Chris is the lead singer/pianist for Warner Bros. recording artist Melee. With the band, Chris sold over 150,000 records worldwide, toured and performed in over 13 countries and had a hit with his song "Built to Last", which rose to #1 on the Japan pop charts. Now, he works as a singer, songwriter and worship leader in the Nashville, TN area.
Experienced vocalist: Available to record lead vocals and/or harmonies, as well as vocal tuning and comping. Chris is a very versatile singer, comfortable in most styles and ranges, excelling at pop, rock and more soulful styles. He has been compared to Rufus Wainright, Brandon Flowers and Bono.
Experienced songwriter: With over 1000 songs under his belt, Chris is available to write top-line melodies and/or lyrics for your track.
Experienced pianist/synth programmer: Available to record piano with .midi and .wav files created as well as provide synth programming.
Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.
Credits
AllMusic verified credits for Chris Cron- Joel Vaughn
- Moxi
- Every Avenue
- Mêlée
- Mêlée
- Mêlée
- Mêlée
- Mêlée
- Mêlée
- Mêlée
- Mêlée
- Mêlée
- Sherwood
- Sherwood
- Sherwood
- Mêlée
- Mêlée
- Mêlée
- Mêlée
- Mêlée
- Mêlée
- Limbeck
- Limbeck
- Limbeck
- Limbeck
- Limbeck
- Peal
- Peal
- Neon Feather
- Neon Feather
- Kerrie Roberts
- Kerrie Roberts
- Kerrie Roberts
- Kerrie Roberts
- Kerrie Roberts
- Kerrie Roberts
- Kerrie Roberts
- Adam Crabb
- Finding Favour
- Finding Favour
- Joseph Habedank
- Neon Feather
- Neon Feather
44 Reviews - 6 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedWonderful voice. Brilliant. Always love it.
check_circleVerifiedEasy to work with Chris. You will get what you want and even more!
A great voice, a true musician and a real artist.
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Really professional and easy to work with! Can sing any style you want.
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Chris did an amazing job on the vocals! Really beautiful tone, impressive range, and amazing attention to detail - what every producer hopes for!
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Chris is a great voice and a true musician.
I love to receive his deliveries as I am always curious to see his personal touch on the song. And I am always amazed!
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this was my 2nd time hiring chris and he did a great job again
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Absolute perfection. Wonderful voice. Exactly what I was expecting and so much more. Thank you.
check_circleVerifiedGreat voice, adaptive style.
Excellent professional work!
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Fantastic!
Chris is not just a talented singer. He is also a true artist with a huge experience. He always delivers a great performance.
He is very easy to work with.I think Chris is also a very descent man.
I feel lucky to work with him.
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Chris did an AMAZING job with the vocal files I sent. I will definitely work with him again.
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Perfect. Exactly what I wanted, and more. Wonderful
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One of the best singers/songwriters that i've been lucky to get to work with.
Astonishing quality, superb delivery and one of kind when he can get over of what you're looking for.Definitely will work with him for a long time.
check_circleVerifiedChris was an absolute pleasure to work with. He responded right away to my request with a thoughtful proposal and a genuine interest in my song. I wasn't on a tight deadline, but he turned around the first take within a few days. I wanted a slightly different vibe after hearing the first take, and Chris was very attentive to my feedback and delivered something that nailed what I was after with his revisions. The vocal tracks he delivered were super high quality, ready to drop into my mix.
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Chris was quick and did a great job!
check_circleVerifiedChris is a true pro! It was a great experience working with him and I will definitely book him again!
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Chris is the man. What a talent. Can't help but feel that he loves doing this because he went way beyond what I hired him to do, I was blown away. Thank you!
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Chris brings a lot in a song. Always very personal interpretation. I love his work. As a person he is very very reliable. You can count on him.
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Each work is an occasion to know Chris better. So on top of the other comments I made before I can add that Chris can do the extra miles for you. If you want to rework a part or try something else, he will do it... Hard worker, great singer and... totally human!
check_circleVerified5+++ stars! Chris is a real joy to work with. Very professional, very quick turnaround, very high quality vocals, very flexible, excellent communicator. And a very nice person!!
Cannot recommend enough to musicians looking for a singer with a real, true, powerful voice that's perfect to sing the big choruses on big anthems! :-)
check_circleVerifiedChris is awesome! His voice range is very wide and he has very stable nice baritone. I really appreciate working with Chris. His double vox is outstanding. Also perfect timing and service. Best of the best.
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Great and fast work!
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I propose Chris to sing my songs and every time he delivers a great work.
He works out some amazing details in his interpretation.
He is doing a real creation as a singer, a musician and an artist! - check_circleVerified
Chris has an impressive large scale. On top of the lead voice, he does very well the harmonies, the background etc...but more importantly he makes the song personal. Chris has a strong style. One more time his recording is a gift!
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Awesome!
Chris is motivating me, inspiring me, and I must deliver him excellent music to deserve working with him. 
check_circleVerifiedExcellent singer. Amazing technique! Highly recommended!
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FABULOUS!
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Chris is an extremely gifted artist! His vocals and piano musicianship are phenomenal. He has the unique ability to capture the true essence of a song. Chris is a true professional, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him!
check_circleVerifiedAlways having a great time working with Chris! He knows his craft and also knows how to use his voice. These vocals are VERY fine! He gets the song instantly and you can tell he has so much experience. Crazy rich talented guy! Thanks Chris!!
check_circleVerifiedThis guy is amazing. Chris is an authentic artist and true professional. He is a down-to-earth nice guy, easy to work with, gifted with Talent. With only limited direction and a few lyrics , Chris brought my pre-recorded tracks to life adding lyrics and Melody. You can hear Chris's heart in his vocal performances, the sign of a natural. I put him up there Bono and Brandon Flowers. I hope to use Chris again future projects.
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Oh man, Chris is one of the biggest talents I have met so far! What an artist and singer. He can sing soft, low, belt, hit the highest notes - for a songwriter he is a dream come true! Always a pro, great quality and sound and very fast turn around time!! Fifty thousand stars!!
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What a great singer! I can say nothing but amazing things about this artist/singer/musician. Professional, highest quality and best service. Will 1000% work again with. Can sing gentle, can sing rock, can sing soul - he nails it all! Thanks for everything, man!
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Chris is one of the best experiences I have had on Soundbetter. Not only are his vocals unbelievable, but he is quick, honest, communicates well, and is super helpful in the process. I would recommend him to anybody who wants to have awesome vocal tracks and work with an amazing person.
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What an amazing vocalist!! Nailed the song at the first try like there is no tomorrow! Huge range and power and that voice sounds soooo good and full of emotions. Very professional, great quality and turn around time! 500/5 stars
check_circleVerifiedChris was great to work with. I did my homework by checking out various recordings so I knew what to expect from his vocals, but it’s still a great feeling listening back to my song with him singing. A great, unique and soulful rock voice. I’ll work with him again for sure!
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Chris was excellent in every respect (wonderful vocals, excellent harmonies, great recordings, thoughtful communication, etc.) and working with him definitely brought my song to another level. I couldn’t have asked for more and highly recommend Chris, 10/10!
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What a talent!! A very very good and radio ready voice!! Turn around time was insane and so was the quality of the job! Will work again with! 5/5 stars and highly recommended!
Excellent professional work!
Chris has got a great voice and he delivers a great performance. I'm really happy with song he just recorded, and the communications were really good and timely.
The dude is just the best. He has an insane voice and the intuition to use it the right way. We’ve worked together on two songs so far and he has always been so responsive, such a team player, and really makes you feel like he’s as invested in the project as you are. I can’t overstate how ideal and professional he is as a vocalist and collaborator.
Link to our recent collaboration: https://youtu.be/NYxo03LKYJk
Chris went above and beyond with lead and harmony vocals on my song and I couldn't be happier. He is a great communicator and pleasure to work with. His tone, phrasing and pitching is phenomenal! His attention to detail is also first rate and has a massive vocal range that suits any style of music. He is also very gifted at harmonies as well.
I highly recommend him. You will not be disappointed!
Vocals are excellent, and it was done fast and easy!
Chris is an excellent vocalist who provides a truly professional service and is extremely easy to work with. Highly recommended.
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Chris recorded incredible vocals for several songs on my musical. Every one of his recordings was top quality; he always delivered more than I expected. He also produced two of the tracks, and both productions were impeccable. I look forward to working with him again-- he delivers a high value added product, done right the first time.
Chris sang on a game I worked on called Cardpocalypse. He did the main title track, his vocals were amazing! His vocal takes were recorded with great quality, he was very professional and super to work with. Highly recommend working with him!
Interview with Chris Cron
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My studio has gone from lazy and fat to trim and lean. I've gotten rid of a lot of unnecessary gear in favor of a less is more approach. My current set up for vocals is either a Mojave MA-200 or a Shure SM7b into a UA Apollo Twin and then into Logic. I have a treated room and an sE Reflexion Filter behind the mic. For keys, I use an array of keyboards including a Korg SV1, Korg Poly800, Novation Bass Station and software instruments from Arturia, XLN Audio, Native Instruments and more.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: As a writer and a singer, I'm well aware that the lyric and melody are without a doubt, the key component in a song. I try to always approach my writing and singing from a place of expressing an idea emotionally and viscerally. Being genuine is of the utmost importance to me, and I feel that I bring a high level of it to whatever I'm working on.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skills are singing and writing in a way that draws peoples attention.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, pop-rock, indie/alternative and worship.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: The best piece of gear to use is the one you have. Don't let gear or the lack of it get in the way of your creativity.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Damon Albarn from Blur/Gorillaz. I would love for some of his magic to rub off on me.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Piano driven pop rock, drunk on 70's songwriters and 80's panache.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been singing and playing piano since I was 5 years old. I began my professional career 20 years ago as the singer, writer and pianist of Warner Brothers Recording artist Melee. We had a 12 year run, with some big successes overseas. Now I primarily make a living as a songwriter, singer, producer and worship leader. All in all I have about 30 years of experience.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I ask prospective clients what references they have for the song and usually what sort of quirks they want to hear that are specific to the song.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I like that I get to use my skill set and passion to make a living while working from home. Walking downstairs to have lunch with my wife and kids is a blessing.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise they will get more than they paid for.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Not yet, but I'm hoping to!
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I wrote and produced a record with and for a friend of mine; a talented Christian singer-songwriter named Kerrie Roberts. The record is called "Boundless". I played every instrument, and recorded everything at home but what makes me the most proud is that Kerrie and I really went for it. Lyrically it's got a lot of color and depth and musically, we took it places that CCM doesn't often get to go.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I work primarily as a session vocalist and top line writer (melody and lyric), although more and more I am getting hired to produce tracks as well.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I am inspired by genuine artists; those that do what they feel, rather than what the market is doing. Blur is my favorite band of all time, although as a singer the Buckleys, Bono's, Mercuries and Flowers of the world inspire me.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: For vocals, I listen through the song a few times, read through the lyrics and listen to references to get an idea of where it should go. Then I track a full take to get a feel. After that I hit each section of the song, comp and tune and it's done! As a writer, more and more I've been trying to tackle the chorus first and let the rest of the song flow out of that. The message of the song lives and dies by the chorus. If I can nail the chorus, the rest of the song usually writes itself.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Assuming there is no power on a desert island, I would take my upright piano, acoustic guitar, a notepad, a pen and my Olympus stereo hand held recorder (with lots of batteries!).
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Know what you want and be able to communicate that clearly.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I don't know if it's a misconception, but I think some musicians and producers treat the vocal as an afterthought. They put so much emphasis on getting a great drum sound, or guitar tone, and leave the vocal for the last thing to wrap up the production. It's not always the case, but I would argue that most of the time, the vocal performance and recording is the most important part of any recording. It is quite literally the song. Spend your time writing a great melody, thought out lyrics and recording a killer vocal performance, and the rest will fall into place behind it.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: I've been fortunate to have mostly, very agreeable customers who trust me. I guess the one question I get the most is how long will it take. I generally can get a finished vocal to a client within 2-5 business days, depending on how much work is in my queue.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I used to have a romanticized view of analog, but there are so many pros to both. The biggest con to digital, is that it creates room for laziness. With analog, you have to be good. Editing is virtually non existent. If you treat digital as a tape machine and really focus on a great performance, that's where the magic is.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I have three projects currently. One is a film/tv project called Secret Chords. Another is an ongoing collaboration with a Centricity recording artist called Neon Feather. The last is a worship record for my church.
I was the writer, singer, keyboard player and co-producer in this production
- Melee - Built to Last
- Neon Feather - Safe (feat. Chris Cron)
- The Service - Soulless
- Chris Cron - Never Tear Us Apart
- Singer - MaleAverage price - $250 per song
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $400 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $250 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $1000 per song
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $50 per track
Up to 2 revisions on vocals, with a typical 4-7 business day turn around. Anything intended for release is subject to buyout rates. Contact me for songwriting, production rates and info.
- Microphones: Mojave MA-200
- Shure SM7B
- various guitars
- synths
- keyboards
- Apollo Twin
- Logic Pro X.
I give discounts based on scope of project, multi-song discounts etc.
