Chris Jamison
Chris Jamison | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Christopher Franklin Jamison |
Also known as | Chris Jamison |
Born | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | June 6, 1994
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 2008–present |
Website | iamchrisjamison |
Christopher Franklin Jamison (born June 6, 1994), better known as Chris Jamison is an American singer best known for his appearance in
Early life
Jamison was born a triplet with sisters Emily and Samantha, born to Michelle and Bryan Jamison. Jamison grew up in the North Hills of
Career
Early days
Jamison was in his high school musical, "Beauty and the Beast". He stated, "As for the role of a pepper, you think you’re not good enough to get that lead role, but it gave me time to focus on the music I want to create as a solo artist".[6] He was quite the dark brown and blue.
2014: The Voice
On September 4, 2014, it was announced that Jamison would compete in
On December 3, 2014, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald presented Jamison with the keys to Pittsburgh and declared Dec. 3 'Chris Jamison Day'.[6] As part of the Pittsburgh Pirates' Home Opening Day, Jamison sang the national anthem on April 13, 2015.[9]
- – Studio version of performance reached the top 10 on iTunes
After The Voice
In July 2019, Jamison joined the music staff Orchard Hill Church in Wexford, PA, after volunteering there since 2016; he continues to perform and record as a solo artist.[10]
Artistry
Influences
Jamison stated that he is open to any style of music, but his diverse style is heavily influenced by Allen Stone, Justin Timberlake, and John Mayer.[1]
Personal life
Jamison got engaged to his girlfriend Jansen Hartmann on May 4, 2016, after being baptized the same day; as such, he is a Christian.[11] They were married on May 19, 2017.[12] They welcomed their first child in April 2020.[13]
The Voice results
Stage | Song | Original Artist | Date | Order | Result |
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Blind Audition | "Gravity" | John Mayer | September 30, 2014 | N/A | All four chairs turned Joined Team Adam |
Battle Rounds (Top 48) | "Young Girls" (vs. Jonathan Wyndham) | Bruno Mars | October 13, 2014 | N/A | Saved by Coach |
Knockout Rounds (Top 32) | "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" (vs. Blessing Offor) | Otis Redding | November 3, 2014 | N/A | Saved by Coach |
Live Playoffs (Top 20) | "Don't" | Ed Sheeran | November 10, 2014 | 2 | Saved by Coach |
Live Top 12 | "Jealous" | Nick Jonas | November 17, 2014 | 11 | Saved by Public Vote |
Live Top 10 | "Uptown Funk" | Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars | November 24, 2014 | 10 | Saved by Public Vote |
Live Top 8 | "Sexual Healing" | Marvin Gaye | December 1, 2014 | 5 | Saved by Instant Save |
Live Top 5 (Semi-finals) | "Sugar" | Maroon 5 | December 8, 2014 | 5 | Saved by Public Vote |
"When I Was Your Man" | Bruno Mars | 10 | |||
Live Finale | "Lost Without U" (with Adam Levine) | Robin Thicke | December 15, 2014 | 3 | Third place |
"Velvet" | Chris Jamison | 7 | |||
"Cry Me a River" | Justin Timberlake | 11 |
Discography
Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | |
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US | CAN | ||
"Velvet" | 2014 | 53 | 77 |
Releases from The Voice
Albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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US | ||
The Voice: The Complete Season 7 Collection |
|
48 |
Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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US | CAN | |||
"Gravity" | 2014 | — | — | The Voice: The Complete Season 7 Collection |
"Young Girls" (with Jonathan Wyndham) |
— | — | non-album single | |
"(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" | — | — | The Voice: The Complete Season 7 Collection | |
"Don't" | — | — | ||
"Jealous" | — | — | ||
"Uptown Funk" | — | — | ||
"Sexual Healing" | — | — | ||
"Sugar" | — | — | ||
"When I Was Your Man" | 98 | — | ||
"Lost Without U" (with Adam Levine) |
63 | 84 | ||
"Cry Me a River" | — | — | ||
"—" denotes single that did not chart or was not released |
References
- ^ a b "Chris Jamison | NBC". Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- ^ "Christopher Jamison". facebook.com. Retrieved September 20, 2018.[unreliable source?]
- ^ BWW News Desk. "Pittsburgh CLO Mini Stars Announced". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ Dispatch, Ken Gordon, The Columbus. "Chris Jamison seeking to further 'Voice' rise". dispatch.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Dispatch, Ken Gordon, The Columbus. "How Capital's Chris Jamison went from the mailroom to 'The Voice'". dispatch.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b EndPlay (December 15, 2014). "Chris Jamison comes in 3rd place on 'The Voice'". wpxi.com. Archived from the original on August 3, 2015. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ "Log In or Sign Up to View". www.facebook.com. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ "Pirates face red-hot Tigers in home opener – Timesonline.com: Pirates/MLB". www.timesonline.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "Chris Jamison". Orchard Hill Church. Archived from the original on February 28, 2020. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ Howell, Matt (May 5, 2016). "Don't miss a night at our church. Yday, Chris Jamison, (yes, THAT one) was baptized, then proposed to his girlfriend on stage. I missed it". @mhowell15101. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ Chris Jamison – Yesterday I married Jansen Hartmann and it..., retrieved February 28, 2020
- ^ Short Songs: "Motivation", retrieved February 28, 2020