Chris Pierce gained national prominence with “We Can Always Come Back To This”. His hit co-write aired on 3 episodes of the #1 NBC primetime series ‘THIS IS US,' then went on to #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Pierce has done worldwide headlining tours and has performed with: B.B. King, Seal, Al Green, Allison Russell, Colbie Caillat, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Jill Scott, Keb’Mo, Blind Boys of Alabama, Aaron Neville & others. His recent album, 'AMERICAN SILENCE' garnered critical acclaim from NPR, Rolling Stone, NoDepression, SiriusXM, The Bluegrass Situation, AmericanaUK, Acoustic Guitar and others. PopMatters named ‘AMERICAN SILENCE’ THE #1 Best Folk Album of 2021.
2022 highlights included a solo concert at The Kennedy Center, a duet with Sara Bareilles, a Super Bowl commercial with Miley Cyrus & Dolly Parton, a sold-out Troubadour show with Allison Russell, and performance/interviews on both NPR’s WORLD CAFE and MOUNTAIN STAGE broadcast to 300 NPR affiliates. Stellar performances at Newport Folk, Folk Alliance, Four Corners Fest, Kerrville Folk, & NC Folk Festivals brought further acclaim.
At a young age, Pierce developed a rare hearing disorder called Otosclerosis that led to the loss of hearing in one ear and partial deafness in the other, a setback that would deter many young musicians forever. The reality, however, fueled Chris’ passion and determination all the more, forcing him to re-learn almost everything he had known prior to his condition. To Chris, music was, and still is, an unconditional companion.
In addition to his solo career, Chris Pierce is a frequent radio co/host on SIRIUS XM - Prisms the Sound of Color, and performs/records with both Americana/Folk/Soul sensation War & Pierce with Sunny War, & the Americana/Roots band Leon Creek as well as doing frequent appearances with the Black Opry Revue. He also is a Professor of Music, specializing in music business & songwriting and has penned a “Blues Opera” for stage to boot. Pierce is slated to release a full band studio album recorded at legendary Sunset Sound this summer (2023) with the first Americana/Roots/Blues single “45 Jukebox” out now.
2022 highlights included a solo concert at The Kennedy Center, a duet with Sara Bareilles, a Super Bowl commercial with Miley Cyrus & Dolly Parton, a sold-out Troubadour show with Allison Russell, and performance/interviews on both NPR’s WORLD CAFE and MOUNTAIN STAGE broadcast to 300 NPR affiliates. Stellar performances at Newport Folk, Folk Alliance, Four Corners Fest, Kerrville Folk, & NC Folk Festivals brought further acclaim.
At a young age, Pierce developed a rare hearing disorder called Otosclerosis that led to the loss of hearing in one ear and partial deafness in the other, a setback that would deter many young musicians forever. The reality, however, fueled Chris’ passion and determination all the more, forcing him to re-learn almost everything he had known prior to his condition. To Chris, music was, and still is, an unconditional companion.
In addition to his solo career, Chris Pierce is a frequent radio co/host on SIRIUS XM - Prisms the Sound of Color, and performs/records with both Americana/Folk/Soul sensation War & Pierce with Sunny War, & the Americana/Roots band Leon Creek as well as doing frequent appearances with the Black Opry Revue. He also is a Professor of Music, specializing in music business & songwriting and has penned a “Blues Opera” for stage to boot. Pierce is slated to release a full band studio album recorded at legendary Sunset Sound this summer (2023) with the first Americana/Roots/Blues single “45 Jukebox” out now.
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