SongVault Artist Profile

Chris is a Country Music Artist raised in Pontoon Beach, Illinois. A stong religious center has helped him write uplifting songs that have been accepted by audiences all over Illinois and Missouri, but Chris is also a cowboy that knows how to have a good time! His fan favorite songs Dance and Let's Go! are enough to make any audience get up and dance! Chris has appeared on Easter Seals Telethons, the Grand Ole Opry Stage, and competed in the Branson Idol/Branson Spotlight competition three years running. He has also opened for country music superstars Julie Roberts and Andy Griggs. But opening for these big names in country music doesn't stop Chris from performing locally. It isn't unusual to find this Illinois Country Music Association member performing at an Opry or festival in his home state. Chris completed his debut CD in the Fall of '06 and he has been busy promoting the album ever since. Check out the music page at chriskrause.com to hear some more of Chris' original material or buy his debut CD "No Pain, No Gain".!