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Chris vaughn is a musician who writes, arranges and produces his own music.

He was born October 12, 1966. He is the older of two children and grew up in rural Winston
County, Alabama. His love for music began at a very young age; his Dad and both grandpa's being musicians. His earlier years were around bluegrass and gospel music.

Chris graduated from Addison High School in 1985. After graduation, he not only held "regular" jobs but managed to stay involved with his love for country music by playing venues in North Alabama; primarily in th Jasper, Birmingham and Huntsville areas. Because of his unique voice and extroardinary talent, Chris Vaughn was not forgotten by anyone who heard him sing.

He truly believes that next to God, your family comes first. The love and support from his wife, Melissa and his son Daniel, along with his step-children Bridgette, Lindsay, and Jeremy has not only encouraged his music but has also been an inspiration for his song writing.
Landon Taylor who is a long-time friend of Chris', was instrumental in getting Chris an audition as bass player for Clay Walker. Landon was, and is still, lead guitar for Clay and was familiar with not only his ability as a bass player but also his vocals. For three years he played bass guitar and sang back-up for Clay and on many occasions actually opened the show for him and also did a couple of songs during the concert to give Clay a breather. For a country boy, touring and traveling over the entire United States and Canada was a dream come true.

He then played bass and sang back-up for Wade Hayes for a couple of years. The time came when the responsibilities as the dad of a young boy were more demanding than pursuing his career so he came off the road.

Chris has played most every major venue in the U.S. and Canada. While playing with Clay Walker he appeared on Countdown at the Neon Armadillo, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Crook and Chase, Music City Tonight and Nashville Now. He has also appeared in Clay Walker's Video "If I Could Make A Living Out of Loving You".

In the fall of 2003, Chris and his wonderfully supportive wife, Melissa, managed a plan for him to devote his time to completing the album he so desperately wanted to record. Because of the sacrifices they were willing to make, he completed the album in 2004. All the songs(except In Memory of a Memory by Johnny Paycheck) are original and are performed on the CD by Chris with his sister Charlie singing harmony. The arrangements are also by Chris. These songs are "real country" the way country songs are supposed to sound.

Chris has been very fortunate during his music career to have played with some of the industry's very best. Dave Brannon began playing with Chris during their teenage years in the first band. Ironically, he is still playing lead guitar for him and also does some vocals. Denton Walker, a fantastic steel player, and Michael Keeton, one of the greatest drummers around, are two of the very best. Michael is the drummer and back-up simger in the band Real Country, Chris' band today. The legendary Tommy Oliver has played with too many great performers to mention. Chris feels priveleged that Tommy now plays steel for Real Country.

You only need to listen to the CD to appreciate his talent as a singer and as a songwriter. He is truly the definition of the word "artist".

Country Boy Eddie (way too early) Show

Years in the Music Biz

Awards Received

Crucial Music Corporation - Los Angeles, Ca USA

Publishing Deal 2/6/2008
Chris Vaughn signs his second publishing deal with Crucial Music Corporation. Crucial Music Corporation works with Music Supervisors, Music Editors and Creative Directors in the Film, Television and Advertising industries. . "I've worked with the people from Crucial for years. Their commitment to the artist is unparalleled; they know how to market to film & TV." - Pat Boone Chris scored his first publishing deal in 2004 with the Steve Easter Publishing Co.

Singer Universe Magazine - Studio City, California USA

Top Five Vocalist 8/1/2007 to 8/30/2007

Chris Vaughn named top Five vocalist in Singer Universe Magazine's Vocalist Of The Month Contest for the second time, with the Johnny Paycheck classic In Memory of a Memory..Aug. 2007

Singer Universe Magazine - Studio City, Califonia USA

Top Five Vocalist 7/1/2007 to 7/30/2007

Chris Vaughn named top Five vocalist in Singer Universe Magazine's Vocalist Of The Month Contest for the month of July 2007.

Billboard - Nashville, Tn.

Honorable Mention 4/1/2007 to 4/2/2007

Chris Vaughn recieved an honorable mention from Billboard World Song Contest for his song "Backward" being chosen as one of the top 500 song entries.

Alabama music hall of fame - Muscle Scholes, Al. USA

Achievment Award 1/2/1999
Chris Vaughn was inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame as an Alabama Music Achiever.

Giant Records - Nashville, Tn. USA

1 million albums sold 2/11/1996
Chris Vaughn recieves a plaque commemorating 1,000,000 units sold from Clay Walker and Giant Records

Training Institutions

Winston CO. Vocational - Double Springs, AL. USA

Program : Airconditioning/Refrigeration
9/21/1983 to 5/28/1985

Graduated : 3 year certificate

Work Experience

Nashville On Stage - Nashville, Tn. USA

Performer 8/8/2007 to 8/9/2007

Appeared and performed on Nashville On Stage TV Show that aired on The Ion Network TV network

Country Connection TV Show - Jasper, Al USA

Performer / Guest Host 5/8/2007 to 5/9/2007

Performer / Guest Host on the Country Connection video show with Big Red.

Retrac Records - Lineville, al. USA

Recording Artist 5/12/2006 to Present

Chris Vaughn recieves a record deal with Retrac Records.Chris will be the first Country artist on the new lable.

John Stone - Hanceville, Alabama USA

Opening Act 8/6/2005 to 8/7/2005

Chris Vaughn and Real Country was the opening act for John Stone at JC arena.

Ricochet - Tuscaloosa, AL. Usa

Performer 7/24/2005 to 7/25/2005

Opening actforfor Ricochet at Rythm and Brews.

Tommy Oliver - Cullman, Al. USA

Artist/Performer 6/22/2005 to Present

The legendary steel player Tommy Oliver Performes still today with Chris Vaughn And Real Country.Tommy played for stars like Connie Smith, Narvel Felts, Vern Gosden, and more.

Cledus T Judd/ Mila Mason - Jasper, Alabama USA

Opening act 5/21/2005 to 5/22/2005

Chris Vaughn and Real Country was the opening act for Cletus T. Judd and Mila Mason at Blackwater music park.

Rythm and Brews - Tuscaloosa, Al. USA

Performer 5/6/2004 to 5/7/2004

Opening act for the band Cofederate Railroad.

Tuscaloosa Festival - Tuscaloosa, Al. USA

Performer 8/22/2003 to 8/23/2003

Opening act for Steve Holy, and Martina Mcbride.

Steve Easter - Lineville , Al/ USA

Recording Artist 2/22/2003 to 4/12/2003

Worked with Steve (Rabbit ) Easter while recording Chris Vaughn 1.Steve is the steel and dobro playerfor (Jeff and Sherry ) The Easters. Track #3 Backward, is published by Steve Easter Publishing.

Retrac Recording Studio - Lineville, AL. USA

Artist/Producer/Arranger 2/14/2003 to 5/26/2004

Recorded ,Produced ,and arranged first ten song CD along with Bryan Carter,and David Carter.

Daylon Wear - Nashville, Tn. usa

Bass/Backup vocals 12/21/2000 to 2/5/2001

toured texas with Daylon and Jack Ingram

Jack Ingram - Dallas, TX. USA

Background Vocals/Bass Player 7/17/2000 to 7/18/2000

Opening act for Jack Ingram while working for Daylon Wear.

Wade Hayes Video - Amarillo, Tx. USA

Actor / Musician 6/28/1997 to 6/29/1997

Shot Wade Hayes Video...Made the cutting room floor.

TV Show..TNN - Nashville, TN. USA

Background Vocals/Bass Guitar 5/1/1997 to 5/2/1997

Appearsd on Music City Tonight with Crook and Chase as a Bass player And Backup vocalist. Jeff Foxworthy and Kyle Petty auso appeared.

Ryman Auditorium - Nashville, TN.

Bass player Backup singer 4/7/1997 to 4/8/1997

Performed at the Ryman Auditorium with Wade Hayes .Opening act for Merle Haggard ,

Grand Ole Opry - Nashville, TN. USA

Backup Vocals/Bass 3/21/1997 to 3/22/1997

Appeared with Wade Hayes at The Grand Ole Opry Nashville Tn. Joe Diffie, Little Jimmy Dickens, also appeared.

Wade Hayse - Nashville, Tn. USA

Bass/Backup vocals 2/5/1997 to 12/28/1999

Toured the U.S. and Canada with Sony DKC recording artist Wade Hayse and was the opening act for artist such as George Strait,Alan Jackson,Joe Diffie, Brooks and Dunn, Marty stewart, Pam Tillis,Leroy Parnell, Kenny Chesney, Terri Clark. Faith Hill, Martina Mcbride, and many more.

Eddie Gossen - Nashville, Tn. USA

Bass Player 1/17/1996 to Present

Worked with Eddie Gossen who played steel and CatCan guitar for major acts such as Mel McDaniels, Wade Hayse, And Daryl Worley.

Calgery Stampede - Calgery, Alberta Canada

Performer 12/2/1995

Performed at the Calgery Stampede with George Strait

Denium And Diamonds NY. - New York, NY. USA

performer 11/17/1995 to 11/18/1995

Performed with Clay Walker at Denium and Diamonds Downtown New Youk, NY.

TV Show - Orlando, FL. USA

Bass/Backup vocalist 11/11/1995 to 11/19/1995

Appeared on the TV show Countdown at the Neon Armadillo as a Backup singer and Bass player for Clay Walker

Houston Livestock Show,Houston Astrodome - Houston , TX USA

Performer 11/7/1995 to 11/8/1995

Opening act for the Legend Willie Nelson at the Houston Astrodome while playing with Clay Walker.

National Finals Rodio - Las Vegas, NV. USA

Performer 10/1/1995 to 10/2/1995

Opening act for George Strait at the National Finals Rodio while working with Clay Walker

Grand Ole Opry - Nashville, TN.

Backup Singer and Bass player 9/15/1995 to 9/16/1995

Appeared on The Grand Ole Opry with Clay Walker on two accasions.

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno - Nashville, TN. USA

Backup singerand Bass player 8/13/1995 to 8/14/1995

Appeared on the Tonight show with Jay Leno as a Backup Singer and Bass player for Clay Walker.Other performers included the legendary actor Charlton Heston.

Video - Midland, TX. Usa

Actor/Bass player/Singer 6/25/1995 to 6/27/1995

Appeared in Clay Walker Video , If I Could Make a Living out of Loving You..

The Super Dome - New Orleans, LA. USa

preformer 4/1/1995 to 4/2/1995

Music Festival

Tim Sergent - Nashville, Tn. USA

Bass Player 1/21/1995 to 12/21/1996

Worked with the extaordinary steel player Tim Sergent who has played with artist like, Ricky skaggs, Clay Walker, the dixie chicks, Mel Tillis and is currently working with Dierks Bentley.

Jasen Roberts - Nashville, Tn. USA

Performer 10/12/1994 to 11/15/1995

Worked with Jason Roberts,star fiddle player now with (Asleep At The Wheel),With Ray Benson.Western swing band with the hit route 66

ALAN JACKSON - Dallas, TX. USA

Performer 9/10/1994 to 9/12/1994

Opening act for Alan Jackson while playing bass and singing backup for Clay Walker.

Music City Tonight - Nashville, TN. USA

Bass/Vocalist 7/21/1994 to 7/22/1994

Performed on Music City Tonight as a Bass player and harmony singer for Clay Walker..Along with Tom T Hall.

FAN FAIR - Nashville, TN. USA

Bass Player/ Backup Singer 7/15/1994 to 7/16/1994

Performed at Fan Fair with the Clay Walker Band. Chris Vaughn,Landon Taylor, Mark Kiser, Teddy Car, Randy Lanham, Kyle Fredrick, David Gerow.

Grand ole Opry - Nashville, Tn. USA

Performer 6/5/1994 to 6/6/1994

Chris Plays the Grand Ole Opry for the first time.

Randy Lanham - Nashville, Tn. USA

Bassplayer 5/25/1994 to Present

Worked with Kentucky state fiddle champion Randy Lanham who's played with artist such as Tracy Lawerence, Clay Walker, And More.

Clay Walker - Nashville, Tn. USA

Bass/Backup vocals 1/1/1994 to 12/28/1997

Toured the U.S. and Canada with major artist such as George Strait,Alan Jackson,Joe Diffie,Diamond Rio,Mmrle Haggard,Faith Hill,Toby Keith,Brooks and Dunn,Martina Mcmride,Ronny Milsap,Billy Ray Cyrus,Tracy Lawrence.Kenny Chesney,Joe Stampley,Travis Tritt,Willie Nelson,Little Jimmy Dickens,Tom T Hall,Terri Clark,Boyhowdy,little Texas,Dan Seals,Wynonna,Jack Ingram,Rhonda Vincent,Daryl Dodd,and many more.Clay was Giant Records first country artist.

Wayne Perry - nashville, tennesee USA

bass player-- backup vocals 1/1/1993 to 1/1/1994

worked for the legendary songwriter Wayne Perry whos hits include what part of no(Lorri Morgan),There goes my heart again(Holly Dunn)and many more.He worked with Wayne at Lonnies Western Room on Printers Alley in Downtown Nashville.(Wayne's Memory Will Always Be With Us)

Tootsies - Huntsville, AL. USA

Bass player/LeadSinger/Backup Singer 5/11/1987 to 5/12/1987

Opening act for the legendary Johnny Paycheck. Johnny and R.Pate wrote the hit song In memory of a memory tha Chris recut on his debut album. Other hits include Slide off of those satin sheets, A11, Take this job and shove it, and Don't take her.

Tootsies - Huntsville, Al. USA

Opening Act 3/21/1987 to 3/22/1987

Chris Vaughn was the opening act for Marty Haggard ( son of Merle Haggard )

Jerry Lee Lewis - Jasaper, Alabama USA

Opener 6/15/1986 to 6/16/1986

Chris Vaughn was the opening artist for another legend Jerry Lee Lewis at the BC lounge.

Johnny Lee - Jasper, AL. USA

Performer 3/14/1986 to 3/15/1986

Chris Vaughn was the opening act for Johnny Lee at the BC Lounge.Johnny Lee Hits were Looking for love, Cherokee Fiddle, Hey Bartender and others.

George Jones - Fayette, Alabama USA

Opening act 12/5/1985 to 12/6/1985

Chris Vaughn and sister Charlie(Sharlene) Opened the show for the legend George Jones at Brewre State College in Fayette Alabama.

Shith Lake Festival - Cullman, AL. USA

Contestant 5/23/1982 to 5/24/1982

Chris and little sister Charlie placed first in the first annual Smith lake talent contest.

Countryboy Eddie Show - Birningham, AL. USA

Performer 12/5/1979 to 12/6/1979

Appeared on a Birmingham Alabama morning TV show with little sister Charlie. the Archers also appesred.