Chris Pierce is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter whose soulful blend of folk, blues, and Americana has earned him worldwide recognition. In 2023, he was handpicked to open for Neil Young’s Coastal Tour and continues to captivate audiences with his powerful performances. His song “We Can Always Come Back to This”, featured on NBC’s "This Is Us," hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, and his album "American Silence" was named the #1 Best Folk Album of 2021 by PopMatters. Pierce has shared stages with legends like Neil Young, B.B. King, Steve Earle, Seal, Al Green, Allison Russell, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Jill Scott, Keb’Mo, Blind Boys of Alabama, Aaron Neville and many others. He has performed at major festivals including Newport Folk, AmericanaFest, Folk Alliance, Bottlerock, Rancho La Puerta Folk Fest, Four Corners Folk, MerleFest and NC Folk Festival. Despite developing significant hearing loss from a rare disorder in his youth, Pierce persevered to become one of America’s most affecting artists. His latest album "Let All Who Will" (2023) has drawn praise from NPR, Rolling Stone, No Depression, and American Songwriter. Alongside his solo work, he collaborates in projects like War & Pierce with Sunny War, the CSNY tribute band Our House, and the Black Opry Revue, further cementing his place as a vital voice in contemporary roots music. Chris Pierce on Facebook / Instagram
