Chris Brade
Chris Brade (Brah-dee) is a high energy, dynamic, crowd pleasing singer/songwriter from Giddings, Texas. Chris has had this dream since the age of 8, when his parents gave him his first guitar, and has not stopped yet! Though
his greatest encouragement has been from the love and support of a musical family, he draws inspiration from such artists as Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, George Jones and George Strait.
Chris began writing his own music at a very early age, which has allowed him to create a style that is all his own. He has played at dancehalls, clubs, casinos, fairs and festivals for the past 8 years,
perfecting his unique on-stage presence. Chris has a matchless way of bringing the crowd onto the stage with him with each and every song. Crowd response is huge and he is well known for
joining the fans to meet and greet and take the time to see that everyone is enjoying themselves, making it a more personal experience for the fans.
After having served in the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve as a Staff Sergeant and B-52 Weapons Instructor, Chris now resides in Houston, Texas with his family. The continued support of the Air Force community has made Chris a favorite among his former superiors and peers.
Chris had released two albums, and three singles, and describes his music as “true to the heart”, something that most everyone can relate to. Chris has shared the stage with such artists as Jason Aldean, The Bellamy Brothers, Mark Chesnutt, Alan Jackson, John Conley, Roger Creager, Aaron Watson, Reckless Kelly, Deryl Dodd and Cross Canadian Ragweed, to name a few. He and his band have also donated many hours to charitable events benefiting MS, Cancer Research and National Disaster Recovery Efforts.
Though Chris’s talent has and will continue to take him many places, his heart is in Texas, with a great support group of friends and family. Chris won the 2005 “Horizon Award” at the 28th Annual Terry Awards in Fort Worth, Texas. This award, created in 1977 by Terry Beene, recognizes outstanding Texas artists in multiple categories. Previous award recipients have included Ty Herndon, Lonestar, Gary P. Nunn and Aaron Watson.
Leaving the Air Force to give his music his full attention was a big step in Chris’s life. So far, things look promising. Chris will agree that this life is not for everyone, but when “it’s in your blood…it’s in your soul”. Chris truly has what it takes to make this dream a reality.
