Chris Daughtry is a well-known lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band “Daughtry.” The band made their debut with the publication of their self-titled first album, which went on to become Nielsen SoundScan’s fastest-selling debut rock album ever.
He was also one among the final competitors on the fifth season of “American Idol,” where he finished fourth. In terms of record sales, he is the third most successful American Idol competitor. Chris has made a reputation for himself in the vast world of music, because to his strong vocal belting style and broad vocal range. Apart from that, their 2021 tour in promotion of the new album “Dearly Beloved” was postponed due to Chris’s eldest daughter Hannah’s untimely death, which was announced in November 2021. He is very active on social media, having over 509k followers on Twitter (@CHRIS Daughtry) and over 353k followers on Instagram (@chrisdaughtry).
Chris Daughtry’s Bio
Chris Daughtry was born in the United States on December 26, 1979, in McLeansville. Christopher Adam Daughtry is his given name. He is an American citizen. Daughtry is of White race, and his zodiac sign is Capricon. Chris grew lived in Lasker with his brother Kenneth until the age of 14, and then in Palmyra, Virginia, as one of his parents’ two kids, Sandra (mother) and James Daughtry (father). He received his high school diploma from Fluvanna County High School in Palmyra in 1998. He acquired an interest in music as he grew up, and by the age of 16, he had already begun taking singing seriously as a musician. He started taking guitar lessons from blues-rock musician Matt Jagger while he was in high school, and he even played with rock bands. He also performed in two theater shows throughout high school: The Wiz and Peter Pan.
Highlights of Chris Daughtry’s Career
He began his career as the main singer for “Cadence,” his high school band. “All Eyes on You,” their sole album, was released in 1999.
In 2005, he joined the band “Absent Element” as the main vocalist and guitarist, and the band published the album “Uprooted.” He then auditioned for the fifth season of “American Idol,” singing “The Letter.” His rendition of Fuel’s “Hemorrhage(In My Hands)” earned a lot of positive feedback, propelling him into the top four. He played “Mystery” with the band Live at the Kodak Theater on the last night.
He also appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and sang “Wanted Dead or Alive.” Josh Steely, Brian Craddock, Andy Waldeck, and Robin Diaz are members of his band, which is titled after his last name. The band released their first self-titled album on November 21, 2006, which debuted at number one on the Billboard list. The band’s song “Home” was a hit, since it was included in every episode of the sixth season of American Idol’s results show. Daughtry performed at the 2007 Indianapolis 500 on May 27, 2007.
The band released their second album, “Leave This Town,” on July 14, 2009, with the song “No Surprise.” With its release, he created history by being the first American Idol graduate to record two number one albums in a row. He wrote and recorded a song for the video game “Batman: Arkham City’s” soundtrack. “Break the Spell,” their third album, was released on November 21, 2011. Baptized, the band’s fourth studio album, was released on November 19, 2013. “It’s Not Over…The Hits So Far,” Daughtry’s debut greatest hits album, was published on February 12, 2016. “Cage to Rattle,” their fifth album, was released on July 27, 2018. In the 100th episode of “CSI: New York,” he made his acting debut. In 2016, he took on the role of Judas Iscariot in the biblical live production of The Passion. He came in second place in the second season of “The Masked Singer” on December 18, 2019. In 2021, he will reprise his role as Hugo Strange in the Batman fan film Batman: Dying Is Easy.
Chris Daughtry’s personal life
Chris Daughtry is married, and he has only been married once. Deanna Daughtry, with whom he has been married since November 11, 2000, was his first and only marriage. Since then, the pair has been married for more than 21 years. They met for the first time at a party, and they felt right away that they were meant to be together. After ten years of marriage, the couple welcomed two children, twins Adalynn Rose and Noah Jame, in November 2010. Chris also has Hannah and Griifin, his stepchildren from Deanna’s previous relationship. Hannah, his eldest step-daughter, died abruptly on November 12, 2021. Chris verified his current situation, as he was already grieving over the death of his mother a year ago, and just as the wound was started to heal, a member of his family abandoned him.
Chris Daughtry’s net worth
Chris Daughtry enjoys a nice income from his professional singing career. His career took off after his performance on “American Idol,” and he and his band have gone on to become one of the most successful rock vocalists. He undoubtedly made a lot of money, and he is most likely a billionaire. His estimated net worth is $8 million.
Height and Weight of Chris Daughtry
Chris Daughtry is a handsome guy in his forties. He stands at a height of 5ft. 7inches (1.70 m) and weighs around 85kg. He has a pale skin, dark brown eyes, and bald hair, which he intentionally went bald after seeing indications of balding.
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On the fifth season of American Idol, he came in fourth place. He is the main singer and rhythm guitarist for Daughtry, a rock band. Kenneth, his brother, is also his sibling. He began singing seriously when he was sixteen years old.