Chris Mann | |
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Birth name | Christopher Michael Mann |
Born |
Wichita, Kansas, United States |
May 5, 1982
Genres | Opera, adult contemporary, pop, operatic pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | Universal Republic, Republic |
Website | www |
Chris Mann discography | |
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Studio albums | 1 |
Singles | 2 |
Other charted songs | 2 |
Extended plays | 3 |
As featured performer | 1 |
Christopher Michael "Chris" Mann (born May 5, 1982) is a classically trained American singer-songwriter from Wichita, Kansas.
He is currently starring in The Phantom of the Opera as the "Phantom" in the show's North American tour. His new album, Constellation, was released on May 6, 2016. He came in fourth on the second season of NBC's television singing competition The Voice in 2012. Mann came in first on Team Christina Aguilera and represented her in the final round.
After graduating in 2000 from Wichita Southeast High School in Wichita, Kansas, Mann attended Vanderbilt University. He graduated from Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music in 2004, with a degree in vocal performance. Mann was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity where his pledge name was Buttercup.
After graduation, Mann was cast in an Italian opera in Europe. After moving to Los Angeles, he obtained numerous studio and group singing gigs, including Dalton Academy "Warbler #6" on an episode of Glee, the Sundance Film Festival, and the AFI Life Achievement Award 2010.
His studio work has been featured in the film Avatar, Glee: The 3D Concert Movie, Letters to Juliet, Tangled, Sex and the City 2, The Smurfs, 2012 and The Philanthropist. His recording of "L.O.V.E." was featured in a commercial for season two of Khloé & Lamar, and he has recorded music with Heather Headley, performed with Katharine McPhee, and toured with India.Arie and Idina Menzel.