Chris Milam's development as an artist and creative force is a result of determination and good fortune. Born in Virginia, raised in Memphis, and trained in Nashville, Chris has been lucky enough to have spent most of his life deep in the heart of American music. In spring 2005, Chris released his debut album, Leaving Tennessee, combining blues, country, and rock influences to create a sound all his own. Almost immediately after its release, the title track wasa featured on a label compilation alongside the Greencards and Jeff Black. Chris's single went on to generate airplay on a dozen radio stations across the Southeast.
Constant gigging around Nashville has gained Chris a growing fanbase, as is the number of critics lauding his songwriting ability at such a young age. Comparisons to songwriting masters Ben Folds, Elliot Smith, Ryan Adams, and even Bob Dylan abound, as Chris's sound is both unique and classic, fresh yet oddly familiar.