“Chris embodies all the great qualities that I love about great singers. His talents seem limitless and I hope we will continue to work together in the future.” –David Foster
“There is nothing that Chris Mann cannot sing. From the smoothest notes to the hardest runs, he can do it effortlessly. One of my favorite male singers today. A producer’s dream to work with.”
-Walter Afanasieff
With a powerful voice and dynamic live performance, Chris Mann has emerged on the scene as an artist to watch. His blend of classically-trained tenor and contemporary pop vocals is a sound that is rare in the world of music today.
Growing up in Wichita, Kansas, Chris began playing the piano and performing at a young age. He realized music was more than a hobby when he discovered that singing was in his blood; an unearthed stack of old records he believed to be Frank Sinatra recordings were actually sung by his grandfather. This sparked a fire within him—while his friends were listening to rock and country, Chris immersed himself in Pavarotti, Robbie Williams and vintage Sinatra, forever influencing his style and persona.
Chris has worked with A-list producers including Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds (Whitney Houston), Walter Afanasieff (Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion), Greg Wells (Adele, Jamie Cullum), Mark Hammond (Josh Groban), and Keith Thomas (Charlotte Church, Vanessa Williams) with whom he recorded a duet with Heather Headley. He has toured with Grammy Award-winner India.Arie and Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, has performed at high profile events including the Sundance Film Festival, the Academy Awards Young Hollywood Party, the American Film Institute Awards, the Bel-Air Film Festival, and is a six-time headliner at national “Mom Blog” conventions. Recently, Chris was featured in “David Foster and Friends” at special events in Los Angeles and Washington D.C, performing “The Prayer” with Katharine McPhee and David Foster.
Chris’ voice has been featured in numerous films and television shows including Avatar, Glee 3D, Letters to Juliet, Tangled, Sex and the City 2, The Smurfs, 2012 and The Philanthropist, among others. At its inception, Fox’s hit show Glee called to feature Chris’ vocals on both the series and the accompanying soundtracks, which have sold millions of copies.
Chris’ original music has been licensed in film and television programs including Drop Dead Diva, When in Romance, and Honey 2; Office Max also licensed his music for their national “back to school” television campaign. Additionally, Lifetime selected Chris’ song “Beautiful Life” as the television promo soundtrack for Coming Home, a reality series documenting soldiers as they return home from war.
His talents run deeper than just music: Chris has acted on-screen as a member of the Dalton Academy Warblers on Fox’s Glee, has been featured on Howie Mandel’s Mobbed and has starred in numerous musicals on-stage. His credits as a writer and producer are growing as well. He is one half of the production team, Church+State, who recently produced the debut single “Sweet Vendetta” for Melody Thornton of The Pussycat Dolls.
Chris Mann has built his global fan base by embracing social media platforms such as Twitter, and his humorous yet thoughtful weekly ‘MANNblogMonday’ at ChrisMannMusic.com is a fan favorite; these efforts, and more, build the Chris Mann brand and allow unrivaled accessibility to his fans.
Chris has currently auditioned for season 2 of The Voice on NBC premiering February 5, 2012 after the Super Bowl.
Contacts: Music: Susan Markheim, Susan.Markheim [at] Azoffmusic.com
Acting: Abe Hoch, Abe [at] amgmtco.com
Cuore
Chris Mann Lyrics
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In this life that we are travel
There are scars and there are battles
Where we roam
When we are lost
Whenever we may go
There will always lead you home
That have lead me to another
To a fried or to a lover
I have known
For every turn
Is a year that I have grown
As I walk along these roads
Some are long, some are withered
Some will lead you through a storm
When you've gone astray
You will find your way
As you walk along these roads
There where times when I stumbled and I wondered
But every choice and every step
I don't regret
'Cause I have lived
And have loved like no other
I won't feel what lies there
Summer long in sun or weather
Some will lead you through a storm
When you’ve gone a strain
You will find your way
As you walk among these roads
There are roads in this life
That I have traveled
There are scars and they are battles
This road!
I was lost, but no matter where I go
They will always lead me home
They will always lead me home
The song Cuore by Chris Mann is a reflective piece on the journeys we take in life and the experiences we encounter along the way. The lyrics suggest that life is filled with various paths to take, some of which may lead us down difficult roads filled with scars and battles, but ultimately, they will lead us home. The idea of "home" does not necessarily refer to a physical place, but rather a sense of inner peace and belonging that we find within ourselves.
The song emphasizes the importance of personal growth and learning from the choices we make. Every turn we take and every year we have gained additional experience that has helped us become who we are. The lyrics acknowledge that not every road will be easy and smooth, but we will eventually find our way, even if we go astray.
The song's message is uplifting and encourages listeners to embrace the journey of life with all its ups and downs. Despite the scars and battles we may face along the way, we will always find our way back home. The song is a reminder that every experience in life has value and that every journey we take has the potential to shape us into a stronger, more resilient person.
Line by Line Meaning
There are roads
In life, there are many paths to take
In this life that we are travel
Throughout our journey
There are scars and there are battles
We face obstacles and struggles
Where we roam
No matter where we travel
When we are lost
During times of confusion or uncertainty
Whenever we may go
No matter where we end up
There will always lead you home
We will always find our way back to where we belong
That have lead me to another
That have brought me to new places or people
To a fried or to a lover
To a friend or to a romantic partner
I have known
Whom I have encountered
For every turn
With every decision or change of course
Is a year that I have grown
There is personal growth with each experience
As I walk along these roads
As I continue on my journey
Some are long, some are withered
Some paths are lengthy, while others may lose their appeal
Some will lead you through a storm
Some paths lead to struggles or hardships
When you've gone astray
When you've lost your way
You will find your way
You will discover your true path
There where times when I stumbled and I wondered
There were moments when I made mistakes or felt unsure
But every choice and every step
Every decision and action
I don't regret
I have no remorse
'Cause I have lived
Because I know I have fully experienced life
And have loved like no other
I have given and received deep love
I won't feel what lies there
I am not afraid of what lies ahead
Summer long in sun or weather
During times of warmth and pleasantness
When you’ve gone a strain
When you’ve undergone a trial
As you walk among these roads
As you explore various paths
That I have traveled
That I have journeyed on
This road!
This particular journey I am on now
I was lost, but no matter where I go
I felt uncertainty, but no matter what lies ahead
They will always lead me home
I will eventually find my way back to my true path
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: Tebey Solomon Ottoh, Didrik Stig Erland Thott, Sebastian Axel Fredrik Thott, Calle Bjorsell
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