Chris Kroeze
Kroeze in 2021
Kroeze in 2021
Background information
Born (1991-01-28) January 28, 1991 (age 33)
Barron, Wisconsin, United States
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2018–present
LabelsRepublic

Chris Kroeze (born January 28, 1991) is an American singer. He is the runner-up of season 15 of the American talent competition The Voice at the age of 27.[1]

Early life

Chris was born and raised in Barron, Wisconsin.[2] He learned to play the guitar when he was six after his parents bought him a guitar. He started singing in middle school when he was 13 years old and started performing in local bars while in high school as part of a local band. He studied audio production and engineering at a college in Minneapolis.[3] He then went to pursue a music career in Nashville, where he recorded a song at the studio of Dierks Bentley. He later returned to Wisconsin. He has performed regularly in the Middle East for the troops.[4]

Career

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In 2018, Chris Kroeze entered the 15th season of The Voice. In his blind audition he sang "Pride and Joy" by Stevie Ray Vaughan. Jennifer Hudson and Blake Shelton turned, and he chose to be a part of Team Blake. In his battle, he was paired with folk rock singer Mercedes Ferreira-Dias where they sang Will Jennings and Steve Windwood's "Back in the high life again" and Shelton advanced Kroeze. In the knockout rounds, he was paired with blues rock singer Michael Lee, and though Lee was declared the winner, Shelton used his "save" to advance Kroeze as well. He made it to the finale and placed second in the competition on December 18, 2018.

The Voice (2018)

Main article: The Voice (American season 15)

The Voice performances

Stage Song Original artist Order Result
Blind Audition "Pride and Joy" Stevie Ray Vaughan 4.2 Jennifer Hudson and Blake Shelton turned, joined Team Blake
Battles (Top 48) "Back in the High Life Again" (vs. Mercedes Ferreira-Dias) Steve Winwood 8.4 Saved by Coach
Knockouts (Top 32) "Burning House" (vs. Michael Lee) Cam 13.6
Live Playoffs (Top 24) "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" Creedence Clearwater Revival 15.4 Saved by Public
Live Top 13 "Let It Be" The Beatles 17.1
Live Top 11 "Long Train Runnin'" The Doobie Brothers 19.2
Live Top 10 "Callin' Baton Rouge" Garth Brooks 21.8
Live Semifinals (Top 8) "Jumpin' Jack Flash"/ "Chain of Fools " (duet with Sarah Grace) The Rolling Stones/Aretha Franklin 23.1
"Can't You See" The Marshall Tucker Band 23.7
Live Finale (Final 4) "Two More Bottles of Wine" (with Blake Shelton) Emmylou Harris 25.9 Runner-up
"Human" (original song) Chris Kroeze 25.7
"Sweet Home Alabama" Lynyrd Skynyrd 25.1

Personal life

Kroeze is married to Mara, and they have two children.[3]

Discography

Albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
US
Heat
[5] 		US
Indie
[6]
Chris Kroeze
  • Release date: February 20, 2019
  • Label: Chris Kroeze
  • Formats: Digital download
 14 34

Singles

Single Year Peak chart positions
US
Country
"Human" 2018 39[8]

References

  1. ^ "Chris Kroeze named runner-up in "The Voice"". nbc15.com. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
  2. ^ O'Sullivan, Kelly (November 20, 2018). "The Heartbreaking Reason 'The Voice' Star Chris Kroeze Dedicated His Performance to His Town". Country Living.
  3. ^ a b Clause, Heidi (January 14, 2019). "A star is born: Barron man who rose to fame on 'The Voice' values his rural roots". The County Today.
  4. ^ "Chris Kroeze". NBC.
  5. ^ "Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. March 9, 2019.
  6. ^ "Independent Albums". Billboard. March 9, 2019.
  7. ^ Bjorke, Matt (March 5, 2019). "Top 10 Country Albums: March 5, 2019". Roughstock. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  8. ^ "Country Music: Top Country Songs Chart". Billboard.
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