About Chris

Alberta country musician, Chris Brien, is the perfect collision of unrefined vocal prowess and dominant stage magnetism. Taking inspiration from country legends like Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson, and George Strait, Brien embodies the true essence of blue-collar grit and country soul.

Chris' dedication to his craft has made him a 2x Country Music Alberta Awards nominee for “Horizon Male Artist of the Year” and the “Fans Choice Award”. His live performances are equally impressive, having opened for Brett Kissel and Jojo Mason in 2022.

His music catalogue has also earned well-deserved attention, most notable are his 2022 releases, "Back to Country", having reached over 30,000 streams, and "Looks Like I'm Drinkin' Tonight," which has amassed 50,000 streams.

In 2021, Chris’ second release to radio, 'Saturdays Are For The Girl' was named "Most Downloaded Country Singles in Canada" on Yangaroo, "Most Active Indie" on FYI Music (#6), and has accumulated over 70,000 streams. The single was added to Sirius XM CBC Country 171 and several other stations across Canada. 

Additionally, 'One Sunrise at a Time' (2021) was named a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) and was nominated for a  2021 YYC Music Award for "Country Recording of the Year."