Chris is from Jackson, Mississippi, where he lives with his wife Polly and kids,
Riley, Reed and Anna. He serves as the Worship Leader and Creative Director for Bellwether Church.

Eager to help mentor area teenage kids, Chris and several friends founded
Ignite Ministries in 2009. Now, through sports clinics, overnight sports camps, concerts and community events, Ignite kids are mentored and encouraged by current and former college and professional athletes and musicians.

Another ministry Chris is passionate about is friend Ted DiBiase's newly created Ted DiBiase Foundation. Using his notoriety as a WWE superstar, Ted is able to share his faith, teach leadership skills and create one-on-one, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for his fans.

Chris's love for music began at a very early age. Growing up in Mississippi, he was naturally drawn to the blues and southern rock and roll. Music from Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King and "Son" Thomas had a strong influence in developing his own style, now evident in his recordings and compositions.

After becoming a follower of Christ in 2000, his life was radically changed. A self-described "old-school partier," Chris now makes it his mission to share the love of Christ with everyone. Through his own life and music, Chris has committed to make sure no one ever believes they are unworthy of God's love, a feeling he says is all too familiar to many.

And dealing with difficult circumstances isn't new to him, either. Though he rarely discusses it, Chris was diagnosed with a painful spinal degenerative condition requiring 10 back surgeries. He uses this condition as a reminder to remain totally dependent on God and to have true compassion for others struggling with painful issues.