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: For basketball player Chris Richardson, see Chris Richardson (basketball) Infobox musical artist|name = Chris Richardson |image = Richardson, Chris (2007).jpg |caption = Chris Richardson performing as part of the American Idols LIVE& #33; Tour 2007 |background = solo_singer |birth_name = Christopher Michael Richardson |birth_date = Birth date and age|mf=yes|1984|2|19|birth_place = Soignies , Belgium |origin = Chesapeake, Virginia , United States |occupation = Singer-songwriter |instrument = Singing|Vocals , guitar , Keyboard instrument|keyboard , Drum kit|drums |genre = Pop music|Pop , Rock music|rock , Contemporary R& B|R& B |years_active = 2007& mdash;present |label = Cash Money Records , Universal Republic Records|Universal Republic |website = URL|chrisrichardsonmusic.com Christopher Michael "Chris" Richardson (born February 19, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter who was the fifth-place finalist on the American Idol (season 6)|sixth season of American Idol .
Personal life
Richardson was born in Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Hospital in Belgium to Phyllis and Danny Richardson. His father spent 20 years in the Air Force . http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm? story=118867& ran=181517 Hampton Roads Richardson moved to Chesapeake, Virginia|Chesapeake , Virginia , in 1999. He admitted during the March 6, 2007 edition of American Idol that he used to be overweight as a child and teenager. He has lost roughly forty pounds and has become more health conscious; it is reported that he was always motivating his fellow Idols to work out and care about their health and appearance. He graduated from Great Bridge High School in 2002 and studied music composition at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia , for a year, playing American football|football there as well. He continued his musical studies at Tidewater Community College . Before Idol, Richardson was a kitchen supervisor for a Hooters restaurant.
Chris plays guitar, drums and piano.TV http://www.tvguide.com/detail/celebrity.aspx? tvobjectid=286847& more=ucCele GuidebInfo (accessed March 30, 2007) His favorite male singers include Jason Mraz , Justin Timberlake|JT , James Brown , and Michael Jackson . His favorite female artists are early 1990s Mariah Carey , and Christina Aguilera . He has a Bulldog named Tommy."Chesapeake Idol contestant stirs up fond memories among friends, family" By Larry Bonko and Phyllis Speidell . The Virginian-Pilot February 6, 2007. http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm? story=118867& ran=181517Dead link|date=May 2010
Chris and fellow idol Blake Lewis had said on Chris' elimination night that they are best friends.
On January 9, 2012 he signed to Birdman's label Cash Money Records. http://www.complex.com/music/2012/01/video-birdman-welcomes-chris-richardson-to-cash-money
Richardson had auditioned for American Idol in two previous seasons before being cast on season 6. Richardson auditioned in New York , holding number 8963. The judges warmed to him, and he got through the audition process. Richardson was grouped with Paul Kim and AJ Tabaldo in the Hollywood group round.
During American Idol, Chris received many comparisons to Justin Timberlake, including from judge Randy Jackson . But, he adds, those who've drawn the connection should listen to his album when it comes out and then decide if it still holds.Citation needed|date=May 2007 "To be even mentioned in the same sentence as someone so successful, it's great," Richardson told the Associated Press on Thursday the day after his elimination in a phone interview. "They might be surprised whenever I come out with my album, that it's completely different than his. So that's when other people might one day be, like `Hey, you sort of sound like Chris Richardson.'"Cite quote|date=September 2010
American Idol Performances
Audition: A Song for You (originally sung by Leon Russell , covered by Donny Hathaway )
Hollywood Week: I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know (originally sung by Donny Hathaway)
Richardson participated in the American Idols LIVE& #33; Tour 2007|Season 6 tour along with the rest of the Top 10 after Season six ended.
He started working on his debut album after the tour, then tentatively titled Come Right Back to You , which he said will be a mix of both rock, soul/R& B. "It'll be a mixture of a Maroon 5 sound with a little bit of Jason Mraz," said Richardson. "I love rock and roll but I have this soulful type voice and I just like to infuse both of them." http://www.dailypress.com/news/local/virginia/dp-tv-idol-richardson0503may03,0,7716291.story? coll=dp-headlines-virginia Topic Galleries - dailypress.com
On February 22, 2008, a new song leaked onto the internet from Richardson, entitled "All Alone." The song was then released commercially, being available on iTunes among other places. Richardson performs the song on over 30 radio/tv stations as part of his 10 city tour, sponsored by Dreyers . On May 20, 2008, the album was put on the fast track and was recorded in LA, Miami and Virginia. Producers include Ill Factor (Matisyahu, Ginuwine, Ricky Martin), Brent Paschke (Gwen Stefani, Jesse McCartney, Backstreet Boys)and Troy "Radio" Johnson (Will Smith).
Richardson co-wrote the track "What'cha Got 2 Lose? " on Blake Lewis ' debut album A.D.D. (Audio Day Dream) , as well as the bonus track "Human" released exclusively via iTunes . He has also said in an interview http://www.tvguide.com/news/idol-chris-richardson/070824-01 American Idol finalist Chris Richardson shares tour secrets - Celebrity and Entertainment News | TVGuide.com that he has written songs for winner Jordin Sparks and Phil Stacey and plans on writing with Gina Glocksen .
On April 19, 2008, Richardson appeared as a surprise guest at Jason Mraz 's "Music, Magic, and Makepeace Tour". He sang a duet with Mraz called "Geek in the Pink". On March 20, 2009, Richardson was the opening act for Josh Hoge in New York City at the Canal Room , performing a couple of songs (including his iTunes single, "All Alone").
In May 2009, he appeared on the red carpet for the American Idol finale, as well as a "Relay for Life" charity event at Currituck County High School. He also sang in the American Idol (season 9)|Season 9 finale of American Idol in 2010 with other seasons' finalists in a tribute to Simon Cowell 's last show.
In 2011, Richardson collaborated with Tyga on the single " Far Away (Tyga song)|Far Away ". The single was released on May 17, 2011 and reached number 86 in Billboard Hot 100.
In 2012, Richardson signed a record deal with YMCMB. http://alldmvhiphop.com/profiles/blogs/birdman-ymcmb-sign-va-native-and-former-american-idol-contestant-
Discography
Albums
"Chris Richardson - EP" Released June 12, 2007
Singles
"All Alone" Released March 12, 2008
"Floating Off the Ground" Released November 1, 2009
http://www.ChrisRichardsonMusic.com Official website
http://www.facebook.com/IMCHRISRICHardson Chris Richardson on FaceBook
http://www.twitter.com/ImChrisRich Chris Richardson's on Twitter
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myspace|chrisrichardson|Chris Richardson (Official Music Page)
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http://technically-speaking-radio.blogspot.com/2010/09/black-lewis-of-american-idol-discusses.html Chris Richardson Interview
http://www.afewmomentswith.com/ Chris Richardson Interview on Fox News Radio
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