“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
O Holy Night
Chris Mann Lyrics
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It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error, pining
Till He appeared and the soul felt it's worth
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn'
Fall on your knees, oh, hear the Angels' voices
Oh, night divine, oh, night, oh night divine
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn'
Fall on your knees, oh, hear, hear the Angels' voices
Oh, night divine, yeah, oh, night when Christ was born
Oh, night divine, oh, night, oh night divine
Oh, night divine
Oh, night divine
Oh, night divine
Chris Mann's rendition of "O Holy Night" speaks of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, on a sacred night. The opening line captures the bright stars that shine in the sky. This line is significant because it symbolizes the hope that Christ embodies. The next line states that this is the night of Christ's birth, and this is the most important point of the song because it is a reminder of Christ's sacrifice for humanity. The line "Long lay the world in sin and error, pining" talks about the despair felt by the people before Christ. The following line, "Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth," speaks of the fulfillment that Christ brought to the people when he arrived.
The subsequent line, "A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices," demonstrates the immense relief felt by humanity at the arrival of Christ. The concept of hope is emphasized here, and the message is that the birth of Christ brought hope to a world that had lost it. The next few lines remind us that the angels sang on this night, and people are urged to fall on their knees and listen to this magnificent song. These lines serve as a reminder to be humble before the Lord. Finally, the last line, "Oh, night divine," reinforces the message that the night of Christ's birth was a sacred and blessed event.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, holy night, the stars are brightly shining
This is a holy night during which the stars are shining brightly
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
This is the night when our beloved Savior was born
Long lay the world in sin and error, pining
The world was steeped in sin and ignorance for a long time, longing for a change
Till He appeared and the soul felt it's worth
Until the Savior appeared, no one realized the true worth of their soul
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
A feeling of hope emerged that made the tired world rejoice
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn'
A new and splendid day is unfolding in the distance
Fall on your knees, oh, hear the Angels' voices
Kneel down and listen to the voices of the angels
Oh, night divine, oh, night when Christ was born
This is a divine night, the night when Christ was born
Oh, night divine, oh, night, oh night divine
This is a divine and glorious night
Oh, night divine
This is a divine night
Oh, night divine
This is a divine night
Oh, night divine
This is a divine night
Contributed by Olivia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gina Moyer
One of my favorite Christmas songs. Lovely performance!!
Renece
Your worships songs are truly a blessing. Praise God!!
Monica Martinez
My favorite Christmas song sung beautifully.
ojj75
He doesn't need to win to be successful! That's the best part! :)
dqDST1913
Thank you so much. When I realized I had missed you I was a special kind of mad. This was just beautiful. Now if you'll excuse me, I have an album to go buy.
dr. Ray Leonard Judijanto
wow Chris' voice is just angelic.. the legato and tenderness is amazing, yet the powerful part.. what a technique.. i think you're the one and only with your classical but also flexible in pop :)
Johanna Stromberg
I love him and his voice!
Kru Bank โยคะตื่นรู้
One of the best heartfelt renditions of this Holy Song ever... May Abba God richly bless you, bro=)
JohnG500
Incredible performance. Chris is a badass. Beautiful heavenly voice.
Bruce Wentworth
A great voice, yes, better than by Bocelli, but I am stunned by his interpretation of the lyrics. Thank you.