Chris Daughtry
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Chris Daughtry is a popular american rock singer who was a former lead vocalist of Absent Element. He formed his own band called Daughtry. Chris has just recently release his first album with his current single It's Not Over.
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About
Chris Daughtry was born on December 26, 1979 at Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. His parents are Pete and Sandia Daughtry. Chris was raised in Charlottesville, Virginia. His family decided to move in Mcleansville, Virginia when Chris was a teenager. He likes Richard Marx and Rob Thomas. When Chris was 16 years old, he started to perform School in Palmyra,Virginia.with other rock bands during his high school days. Chris graduated at Fluvanna County High
In the year 2005, Chris auditioned in Rock Star:INXS, unfortunately, he was not selected. Chris became the lead singer of the rock band Absent Element, a band based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
When American Idol 2006 went in Denver,Colorado, Chris was one of the thousands who audition end eventually, becanme a finalist of the said reality show. Chris is one of the early favorites of the audiences and the judges. Chris was eliminated when there are only 4 contenders left, The audiences and the judges were shocked, even Ryan Seacrest was shocked too. Paula Abdul, one of the judges even cried when Chris sings his final performance in the show and the three judges give Chris a standing ovation.
After American Idol, Chris made TV appearances. RCA Records, the official recording studio of the winner of American Idol released the album, American Idol:Season Five where Chris has his own track, Wanted Dead of Alive. In June 2006, a week after the release of the said album, Chris track charted at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was name The Hot Shot Debut of the Week.
On July 10, 2006 Chris signed a recording contract with 19 Entertainment and RCA Records. Finally, on November 21, 2006, His debut album Daughtry was release. His single, It's Not Over was also released on the said month.
Songs Performed in American Idol
- Wanted Dead of Alive
- Hemmorhage
- Broken
- Higher Ground
- I Walk The Line
- What If
- Making Memories of Us
- Innuendo
- What a Wonderful World
- Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman
- Renegade
- I Dare You
- A Little Less Conversation
- Suspicious Minds
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | American Music Awards | Best Pop Album for "Daughtry" |
| 2007 | American Music Awards | Best Adult Contemporary Artist |
| 2007 | American Music Awards | Breakthrough New Artist |
Received three awards with band Daughtry who never made the CD
Certifications
| Year | Album | US Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Daughtry | 3x Platinum |
Chart Topper
| Year | Title | US Hot 100 | US Pop 100 | US Adult Top 40 | US Digital Tracks | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | It's Not Over | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Daughtry |
| 2006 | Home | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | Daughtry |
| 2007 | Over You | 31 | 19 | 35 | 7 | Daughtry |
News
Tours & Concerts
Oct 09, 2007 Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena, Hollywood Florida United States
Oct 11, 2007 South Carolina State Fair, Columbia, South Carolina United States
Oct 13, 2007 Georgia National Fair, Perry, Georgia, United States
Oct 14, 2007 Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona United States
Oct 20, 2007 J.S. Dorton Arena Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Nov 04, 2007 Prudential Center Newark, New Jersey, United States
Nov 06, 2007 Seneca Events Center, Niagara Falls, New York, United States
Nov 07, 2007 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, United States
Nov 09, 2007 American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, United States
Nov 10, 2007 United States Naval Academy - Alumni Hall, Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Announcements
- Chris' debut album Daughtry has been number 1 for 14 weeks at the US Billboard 200.
- Chris' single "Home" (still from his debut album Daughtry) is in top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 weeks.
Discography
Albums
| Album | Information |
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Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | It's Not Over | RCA |
| 2006 | Home | RCA |
| 2007 | What I Want | RCA |
| 2007 | Over You | RCA |
| 2007 | Crashed | RCA |
Compilations & Live Releases
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- Chris Daughtry's favorite band is Live.
- Chris Daughtry is 5'6" tall.
- Chris Daughtry was in a band called Absent Element.
- Bo Bice (final 2 in "American Idol (2002)" in season 4) influenced him to audition in American Idol
- Has two children: a step-daughter, Hannah Price and an adopted son, Griffin Daughtry
- His favorite female pop artist is Kelly Clarkson
Reviews
- Chris Daughty 2006 American Idol Finalist. "The American Idol Rocker" definitely rocks! He made a damn good rock album with his self-titled album "Daughtry". His single "It's Not Over" overflows with harmonies and yes, he just prove that it is really not over for him after he was voted off in Idol's. Heart pumping… pulse raising.. You will surely rock off when you heard his amazing vocals. Chris Daughtry nailed it with his album! --Grazel 03:09, 30 May 2007 (PDT)
