Chris Rice Biography:
Chris Rice grew up in Maryland as the second of four sons to bookstore owners. As a teen he took three years of piano lessons, but his dream wasn't to go into a career in music. While earning a a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Communication, he started leading retreats and youth camps in his church youth group. It was such a natural fit that he found himself moving in that direction on a more permanent basis.In 1996 Chris was signed to Rocketown Records due to his skill as a lyricist, but his musical abilities soon came to light and in '97 he released his debut project, Deep Enough to Dream. Chris released seven more albums under the Rocketwon umbrella before leaving in 2005. '05 saw him move to Eb+Flo / INO Records, where he released Amusing later that year.
Chris Rice Quick Facts:
- Chris was born and raised in Maryland.
- He is the second of four sons born to Christian bookstore owners.
- He took piano lessons as a teen but didn’t dream of a career in music.
- Chris attended Union University in Jackson, TN.
- Chris was the first artist that Rocketown Records signed.
Chris Rice News & Notes:
- Chris Rice Nominated For a Dove Award
- Concert Schedule
- Chris Rice - A 2004 American Christian Music Award Winner
Chris Rice Discography:
- What a Heart Is Beating For, 2007 (Compare Prices)
- Amusing, 2005 (Compare Prices)
- Snapshots: Live And Fan Favorites, 2005 (Compare Prices)
- Short Term Memories, 2004 (Compare Prices)
- Run The Earth, Watch The Sky, 2003 (Compare Prices)
- The Living Room Sessions, 2001 (Compare Prices)
- The Living Room Sessions Christmas, 2001
- Smell The Color 9, 2000 (Compare Prices)
- Past The Edges, 1998 (Compare Prices)
- Deep Enough to Dream, 1997 (Compare Prices)
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Chris Rice Awards:
- 2002 - Dove Award nominee for Instrumental Album of the Year - Living Room Sessions: Hymns
- 2000 - Dove Award nominee for Recorded Music Packaging
- 1999 - Dove Award winner for Male Vocalist of the Year and for participation in Special Event Album of the Year - Exodus
- 1998 - Nominated for six Dove Awards, including New Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
Chris Rice Songwriting Credits:
- “Welcome to Our World” recorded by Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant
- “Hallelujahs,” “Missing You” and “Go Light Your World” recorded by Kathy Troccoli
- “And Your Praise Goes On” recorded by John Tesh
