“Chris Mann is a great talent with a voice that is one of the best I’ve com… Read Full Bio ↴“Chris Mann is a great talent with a voice that is one of the best I’ve come across in many years. He is a true rising star.” -Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds

“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

I'll Be Home For Christmas
Chris Mann Lyrics

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I’ll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistle toe
And presents under the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I’ll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams

I’ll be home, I’ll be home
If only in my dreams
I’ll be home, I’ll be home
If only in my dreams
I’m dreamin’ tonight
Of a place I love
Even more than I usually do
(Usually do)
And although I know
It’s a long road back
I Promise You
I’ll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistle toe
And presents under the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I’ll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams

I’ll be home, I’ll be home
If only in my dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chris Mann's "I'll Be Home For Christmas" are a touching tribute to the feelings of longing and nostalgia that come with the holiday season. The singer expresses a deep desire to be reunited with loved ones, no matter the distance or obstacles. The repeated refrain of "I'll be home for Christmas/ If only in my dreams" emphasizes the bittersweet nature of this yearning, acknowledging that sometimes it is only possible to imagine being together rather than actually making it happen.

Throughout the song, there are references to classic Christmas traditions such as snow, mistletoe, and presents under the tree. These details serve to heighten the sense of anticipation, as the singer imagines the joy and warmth of being surrounded by loved ones during the holiday season. The final lines of the second verse - "And although I know/ It's a long road back/ I promise you" - hint at the sacrifices and challenges that may be involved in making this reunion happen. However, the sincerity of the singer's promise and the conviction of his voice make it clear that he will do whatever it takes to be home for Christmas.

Overall, "I'll Be Home For Christmas" is a powerful and poignant song that captures the spirit of the season in all its complexity. It reminds listeners that even when we are far apart, the bonds of love and family can help us find our way home.

Line by Line Meaning

I’ll be home for Christmas
I will make it back to be with my loved ones on Christmas day.

You can count on me
You can trust me to keep my promise of being home for Christmas.

Please have snow and mistle toe
I hope there will be snow and mistletoe, which will make the holiday season even more special.

And presents under the tree
I wish to see gifts placed under the Christmas tree as a symbol of happiness and love.

Christmas Eve will find me
On the night before Christmas, I will be present in my thoughts and in my heart.

Where the love light gleams
I will be where the warmth of love can be felt the most.

If only in my dreams
Even if I am not able to physically be there, I will be there in my dreams and thoughts.

I’m dreamin’ tonight
I am thinking about and longing for Christmas with my loved ones.

Of a place I love
A place that I hold close to my heart during the holiday season.

Even more than I usually do (Usually do)
This year, I am feeling an extra sense of love and longing for this place.

And although I know
Despite the knowledge that it may not be easy to get back home for Christmas.

It’s a long road back
The journey to get back home will be a long one.

I Promise You
I am making a commitment to be there for Christmas.