Chris Pierce Bio

"I am driven by hope, life and love and it pours out of me in the form of music" Chris Pierce

Born in Los Angeles, California, Chris started singing and performing at a very young age. Playing music was a part of his life as a child. Chris Pierce is a soul singer, a song-craftsman and an extremely gifted performer. Known as one of LA's hottest underground artists, Chris has been compared to greats such as Bill Withers, Al Green and Otis Redding to name a few. Now, with the release of his sophomore studio album titled, Walking on The Earth, he is truly living by his own words, all that matters is now.

Creating a name for himself on the LA music scene transformed into an international sensation. Playing to sold out audiences around the world, Chris captures his audience no matter the size. "If I am playing to 20,000 people or at the local coffee house, it really doesn't matter, what is important, is that I can somehow touch the soul of my fans with my music," say Chris.

Touching souls is something Chris really had the opportunity to do when he was asked by International music sensation, Seal to open his tour. Chris opened for Seal to sold out venues. Playing for thousands of people every night. "Performing on Seal's tour was an amazing experience for me, I had to always be on. It is sometimes difficult being the opening act because no one is really paying attention. But I knew if I could get them to listen I would have them by the second song. And I was right, I watched it happen, going from a noisy room to only my music playing. It felt really good, it was then that I truly knew all the years playing and performing were worth it," says Chris.

A respected songwriter in the music business, Chris' music has graced both the big and small screens. With his music featured on the sound track of the Oscar winning film Crash, a national Banana Republic campaign as well, as the ABC hit shows What About Brian and Brothers and Sisters. Chris has received accolades throughout the media, with features and mentions in Music Connection, Billboard Magazine, Entertainment Weekly as well as E! Television.

Chris is also a big favorite in both Japan and Europe. While touring abroad, he recorded sessions for iTunes UK and collaborated with respected musician/producer Nitin Sawhney on an acoustic track for his new album, featuring legendary artists, including Sir Paul McCartney.

In 2007 Chris open for artists such as Al Green, Jack Johnson, Colbie Caillat, Toots and the Maytals, Robert Cray Band and Raul Midon. In addition, he has shared the stage with Macy Gray, Ben Harper, Saul Williams, Tristan Prettyman and Ozomatli.

On his new CD songs like, All That Matters Is Now, will speak to the heart and soul of its listeners, giving the words that will feed your music intellect. It is an anthem type song that people will listen to years from now to reflect on the times. When you listen you feel the heart of Curtis Mayfield and the spirit of Marvin Gaye.

Chris offers his music as a celebration of life, love and the pursuit of joy through realization in the present moment, his music will speak to your heart and touch your soul.

“In the past few years I've been blessed with a magic carpet ride that has led me to experience the uniqueness in people from many different places on the earth. I've been taught lessons about human emotion mostly by observing and listening. The most important lesson perhaps has been to trust the truth in the connection. To feel it and to recognize that we turn to music as an outlet to let the light of us shine brighter. Thanks for listening, Chris Pierce.