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Biography
BLP sources|date=June 2008Infobox musical artist | name = Chris Kirkpatrick| image = Chris at manband.jpg| caption =| image_size =| background = solo_singer| birth_name = Christopher Alan Kirkpatrick| alias =| birth_date = birth date and age|1971|10|17| death_date =| origin = Clarion, Pennsylvania , United States|U.S. | instrument = Vocals , Guitar | genre = Pop music|Pop | occupation = Singing|Singer , dancer , entertainer , Voice actor|Voice Actor | years_active = 1995–present| label =| associated_acts = N Sync | Age =| website =| current_members =| past_members =| notable_instruments = Christopher Alan "Chris" Kirkpatrick (born October 17, 1971) is an United States|American singing|singer , dancer , entertainer , and voice actor who is best known as a founding member of the pop music|pop group 'N Sync in which he sang counter tenor . He has provided the voice for many kids shows, including the voice of Chip Skylark on The Fairly OddParents . He also guest starred on The Simpsons as himself, along with his fellow N Sync bandmates, in the episode " New Kids on the Blecch ".
Early life
Kirkpatrick is of Irish, Scottish, Spanish and Indian descent. He was born in Clarion, Pennsylvania and graduated from Dalton High School in Dalton, Ohio . He moved to Orlando, Florida , and attended Rollins College while he performed at Universal Studios in a Doo Wop group, The Hollywood Hi-Tones and bussed at a local Outback Steakhouse. Lou Pearlman approached Kirkpatrick with an idea to start another group, and thus formed the nucleus for *NSYNC.cite book|last = Bass|first = Lance|title = Out of Sync|year = 2007|publisher = Simon Spotlight Entertainment |location = New York, Los Angeles|isbn = 978-1-4169-4788-2|page = 40
Gone Country 2
In April 2008, it was announced Chris would be a part of the second season of CMT 's show Gone Country (television series)|Gone Country . Chris participated in Gone Country 2 with other cast members: Sebastian Bach , Irene Cara (one episode), Mikalah Gordon , Jermaine Jackson , Lorenzo Lamas and Sean Young . The show was hosted by John Rich (musician)|John Rich of the country duo Big & Rich .
During the show, for which each contestant had to prepare and perform an original song, Chris had one of the strongest songs of the competition with "That'll Get Ya By". He dedicated his performance to his mother who he said "held the family together". Chris surprised many country fans when he stepped on stage and proved he had the writing skills and voice to be a successful country artist.
The prize of having a record produced by John Rich and the promise of play from Kix Brooks on his radio show went to Sebastian Bach. However, John Rich congratulated Chris on his past success and his future successes by telling him he had one of the best songs and he could see it going number one as a country hit. The show's last episode of season two aired on September 26, 2008.
Music Videos
In early 2012 Chris appeared in the music video for "2nd Sucks" by American rock band A Day to Remember
References
Reflist
External links
http://www.nigels11.com/ Nigels 11, the official site
http://www.chriskirkpatrickfoundation.com/ Chris Kirkpatrick Foundation
http://www.workingclassindustry.com/ Working Class Industry
http://thefuntimesguide.com/2008/05/chris_kirkpatrick_nsync.php#more Jim & Lynettes Fun Time Guide
IMDB name|0005096
'N Sync Persondata | NAME = Kirkpatrick, Chris | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | DATE OF BIRTH = October 17, 1971 | PLACE OF BIRTH = Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = DEFAULTSORT:Kirkpatrick, Chris Category:1971 births Category:American male singers Category:American pop singers Category:'N Sync members Category:Participants in American reality television series Category:People from Venango County, Pennsylvania Category:Musicians from Pennsylvania Category:Living people Category:Rollins College alumni Category:American musicians of Irish descent
