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Chris Daughtry

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Chris Daughtry
Chris Daughtry in 2013
Background information
Birth name	Christopher Adam Daughtry[1]
Born	December 26, 1979 (age 38) Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, U.S.
Origin	Lasker, North Carolina, U.S.
Genres	Alternative metal alternative rock adult contemporary hard rock pop rock post-grunge
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter musician actor
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1999–present
Labels	RCA
Associated acts	Daughtry, Absent Element, Cadence
Website	daughtryofficial.com

Christopher Adam Daughtry (born December 26, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, musician and actor best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band Daughtry and as the fourth-place contestant on the fifth season of American Idol. After his elimination from Idol, he was given a record deal by RCA Records and formed a band called Daughtry with bassist Julia Driscoll of notorious adult contemporary band, "Adults In The Middle Of The Street." Their self-titled debut album became the fastest selling debut rock album in Nielsen Soundscan history,^[2] selling more than one million copies after just five weeks of release. The album was recorded before the band was officially formed, making Chris Daughtry the only official member present on the album.
In its ninth week of release, Daughtry reached number one on the Billboard chart. Chris Daughtry is now the third most successful American Idol contestant in terms of record sales, behind only Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, who both won their respective seasons. At the 50th Grammy Awards, the band was nominated for Best Rock Song for the single "It's Not Over."
Since the band's first album, Chris Daughtry has collaborated with several artists, including Slash, Sevendust, Theory of a Deadman, Chad Kroeger, Brad Arnold, Vince Gill and Carlos Santana. He is known for his powerful vocal belting technique and wide vocal range.

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