He is known for his powerful vocal belting technique and wide vocal range.Ĭhris Daughtry was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina on December 26, 1979, and raised in Lasker, North Carolina, until he was 14. Since the band's first album, Chris Daughtry has collaborated with several artists, including Slash, Sevendust, Theory of a Deadman, Chad Kroeger, Brad Arnold, Vince Gill, and Carlos Santana. At the 50th Grammy Awards, the band was nominated for Best Rock Song for the single ' It's Not Over'. Chris Daughtry is the third most successful American Idol contestant in terms of record sales, behind Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, who both won their respective seasons. In its ninth week of release, Daughtry reached number one on the Billboard chart. The album was recorded before the band was officially formed, making him the only official member present on the album. Released by RCA Records, Daughtry's self-titled debut album became the fastest selling debut rock album in Nielsen SoundScan history, selling more than one million copies within five weeks of release. He is the lead vocalist and a guitarist for the rock band Daughtry, which he formed after placing fourth on the fifth season of American Idol. Christopher Adam Daughtry ( / ˈ d ɔː t r i/ born December 26, 1979) is an American singer, musician, and actor.