In 2023, Chris Pierce was handpicked to be the special guest opener for the NEIL YOUNG Coastal Tour. He gained additional worldwide prominence with “We Can Always Come Back to This”. His hit song 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 as a special guest opener with: Neil Young, B.B. King, Seal, Al Green, Allison Russell, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, White Buffalo, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Jill Scott, Keb’Mo, Blind Boys of Alabama, Aaron Neville & others.
His 2021 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 and FolkAlley named "Residential School" from AMERICAN SILENCE one of the 100 Essential Folk Songs.
Other recent highlights include a solo concert at The Kennedy Center, a duet with Sara Bareilles, a sold-out Troubadour show with Allison Russell, and performance/interviews on NPR’s WORLD CAFÉ, MOUNTAIN STAGE, AMERICAN FOLK SHOW, SoCAL SOUND and more. Stellar performances at Newport Folk, Folk Alliance, Rancho La Puerta Folk Fest, Four Corners Fest, Kerrville Folk, Merlefest & 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 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 on September 1, 2023 with several singles out now.
His 2021 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 and FolkAlley named "Residential School" from AMERICAN SILENCE one of the 100 Essential Folk Songs.
Other recent highlights include a solo concert at The Kennedy Center, a duet with Sara Bareilles, a sold-out Troubadour show with Allison Russell, and performance/interviews on NPR’s WORLD CAFÉ, MOUNTAIN STAGE, AMERICAN FOLK SHOW, SoCAL SOUND and more. Stellar performances at Newport Folk, Folk Alliance, Rancho La Puerta Folk Fest, Four Corners Fest, Kerrville Folk, Merlefest & 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 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 on September 1, 2023 with several singles out now.
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