Joy & Hapiness

We all have times we feel lost and can’t see the path before us. Chris Chickering is a singer-songwriter/producer whose songs shine a light on that path through messages of hope, healing and empowerment. Since 2012 he has recorded six studio albums: Shine (2012), Living in the Now (2013), The Resurrection of Me (2014), The Better Side (2015), Regeneration (2015), and The Hero’s Journey (fall, 2017).

Fueled by a desire to empower himself and others, Chris has always found music to be a refuge for guidance and inspiration, especially during his most challenging times. Growing up in San Francisco, Chris was influenced by artists like Cat Stevens, Neil Young, Train and The Rolling Stones, and moved by the humanitarian efforts of singer-songwriter Harry Chapin, to create his own unique message-driven music. 
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PERSONAL STATEMENT: 
Music is my oldest friend, the one I could always count on to soothe my spirit and deliver guidance, especially during the hard times.

As a kid, I remember listening intently to the lyrics of great singer-songwriters like Cat Stevens, Neil Young, Jim Croce and Harry Chapin, and to bands like The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Doors and The Beatles, feeling peace and calm.

As a young man, trying to find my way in the world, I gravitated toward personal-growth books, programs and seminars to help answer the question,“Why am I here?” 
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BIO CONTINUED: 
Great music starts with great songs. In the fall of 2012 Chris Chickering and three time Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated songwriter Greg Barnhill (“Walkaway Joe,” “House of Love”), discovered their shared passion for lifting people’s spirits through music. Since then they have co-written over one hundred songs and joined forces on five studio albums.

“MY MISSION IS TO UNITE AND HEAL HEARTS THROUGH MUSIC.”
– CHRIS CHICKERING

Chris connects with audiences at public and privately hosted events worldwide, as a soloist and with his band. He is currently gearing up for the release of his sixth studio album, The Hero’s Journey which was recorded in June 2017. Chris is a fitness freak and yogi. In his free time he enjoys hiking with his dog Chili in the beautiful mountains of his hometown Santa Fe, New Mexico, and of course songwriting.

Chris has collaborated with a number highly acclaimed producers, engineers, songwriters and musicians—including Ron Cohen (Saturday Night Live, The Sopranos), Greg Bieck (Kenny G, Lionel Richie), Mills Logan (Taylor Swift, Art Garfunkel) Brian Hardgroove (Public Enemy) and John Kurzweg (Creed, Jewel).

BOOKING:
For your next event, including festivals, conferences, seminars and retreats email: Booking@ChrisChickering.com or visit www.ChrisChickering.com/booking

LICENSING: 
To help you quickly find the right song for your project we’ve created this dynamic song-finder spreadsheet: www.ChrisChickering.com/TV

LISTENING STATION: 
Chris' "Music for Positive Change Listening Station" is the perfect addition to any retail location with clientele passionate about health & wellness. bit.ly/1ZQHmH0

HOUSE CONCERTS & PARTIES:
Create a special experience your guests will remember for years to come by hosting your very own 'House Concert' or 'House Party' with Chris Chickering. www.ChrisChickering.com/House-Concerts

TRIBE: 
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DONATE: 
To support Chris’ music and mission, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Music for Positive Change.
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Chris Chickering "Rockers"

Nia "Shine" Playlist

The Resurrection of Me

"The Resurrection of Me" - ALBUM Playlist (Release: November 4th, 2014)

Finding Out

The Resurrection Of Me

Forgive Me (The River)

A Prayer For Who We Really Are

Free Download here: http://www.growingupsong.com 
http://youtu.be/6mhtJduoCZ0

I wish that I could say that I was in a “better place” when I found out the news.  It would make for a far more polished and respectable story.  But I think back to that night: praying on the floor at 2am as Tricia went to the bathroom to take the pregnancy test I’d just purchased from Walgreens.  I was scared.  Scared to start working on new music.  Scared of trying again and failing.  Scared of the process of staring at myself through a page and seeing someone that I wasn’t proud of.  Someone that I didn’t like.  Someone that wasn’t ready to be a dad.

I’ve always had some make-believe image in my head of who I would be as a father.  I held on to clear expectations of where I wanted be in my career, my age, my level of self-care, and my maturity.  I basically assumed that I'd have it all together.  But in actuality the hypothetical “dad" version of me looked completely different than the man whose heart was beating out of his chest on the carpet, praying to a god or spirit I hadn’t talked to in months.  When Tricia walked out of the bathroom, I knew. And I knew I had to change.

5 months later we were recording in a remote cabin away from the density that is Seattle.  I was finally having fun in the studio for the first time in years.  Songs were getting made, finally. I was going back to the city once a week to attend a birthing class with Tricia.  When I got back to the cabin the next day, Ryan had made a new beat that would eventually become the song you’re listening to.  Half of it is advice about growing up.  The other half is trying to figure out how to grow up myself.

When you try to escape yourself, life has an interesting way of creating situations that force you to come back.  To look at who you are.  This is why “Growing up” felt like the right song to re-emerge with.  It’s where I’ve been the last year, through all the ups and downs.   We didn’t want to do a big campaign or anything over the top with this.  We just wanted to put out good music, directly to the people that have been here since the beginning.  Thank you for your patience. Hope you enjoy.

And if you’re wondering…

Our daughter, Sloane Ava Simone Haggerty was born 2 months ago on May 29th.  There is nothing like the joy and happiness that comes from bringing a baby into this universe.  She has filled my heart in ways that I never knew were possible.  She is the love of my life.  This song is for her. 

-Ben

Credits

Performed by Macklemore
Produced by Ryan Lewis
Featuring Ed Sheeran

Written by: B. Haggerty; R. Lewis; E. Sheeran; J. Karp; O. Arunga; J. Rawlings

Bass by Joshua "Budo" Karp
Piano by Joshua Rawlings and Joshua "Budo" Karp
Guitar by Ryan Lewis and Joshua "Budo" Karp
Trumpet by Owuor Arunga
Trombone by Greg Kramer
Vibraphone by Susan Pascal
Group Vocals by Deshe' Brooks, Tanisha Brooks, Sherri Charleston, Josephine Howell, Dana Jackson, Karma Johnson, Russell Leonce, Shaunyce Omar, Sally Reavis, Austin Rickel, Francisca Shaw, Maelu Strange and Liah Walker

Mixed by Jon Castelli
Mastered by Dale Becker
Engineered by Stephen Hogan
Assistant Engineered by Dave West (London Bridge Studios) and Scott Cedarholm (Avast Studios) 
Engineer for mix Ryan Nasci

Macklemore Publishing (BMI)
Ryan Lewis Publishing (BMI)
Gutterfunk (ASCAP)
Arunga Music (BMI)
Joshua Rawlings (ASCAP)

Ed Sheeran Limited and Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK)
Ed Sheeran appears courtesy of Asylum Records UK Ltd

© 2015 Macklemore, LLC. All rights reserved.

FREE DOWNLOAD 

Growing Up (Sloane's Song) Feat. Ed Sheeran

Songs made as a contribution to the Human Project which is about spreading love and light to the world with the vision to help people raise their vibrations with feelings of joy, love and happiness through inner soul-searching that will help us all to reach a more harmonious place both inside and outside.

Just-be

Love-solution

Together-as-One

The third single from Woodfield, a duett with dutch girl Lotte van Doeselaar

Harmony

Chris Chickering is a singer-songwriter, recording artist, musician, bestselling author, and social entrepreneur whose musical mission is to write and perform songs that uplift, unite, and inspire. His passion for personal growth inspired him to write songs that speak to the core of the human condition.

Chris grew up in San Francisco and has been influenced by artists such as Tom Petty, Jason Isbell, Cat Stevens, John Mellencamp, and Ray LaMontagne to create his unique message-driven sound. He is an EmPower Music and Arts award-winner. Chris’ songs have been featured in the major motion picture Miles Between Us (“A Little More Heaven…”), endorsed by New York Times bestselling author Bob Proctor, and used by The Tony Robbins Foundation, as well as by prominent alternative medicine author, Deepak Chopra.

Chris Chickering’s albums include Shine (2012), Living in the Now (2013), The Resurrection of Me (2014), The Better Side (2015), Regeneration (2015), and The Hero’s Journey (2017). Chris’ albums and songs can be heard and downloaded on all streaming platforms such as Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, and Amazon. CDs and Merch are available for purchase on Chris’ official store.

Musicians who have played on Chris’ albums include Dan Dugmore (The Eagles), Tony Lucido (Keith Urban), Vail Johnson (Kenny G), Mike Durham (Dave Matthews), Dennis Matkosky (“Maniac”), Ilya Tochinskiy (Carrie Underwood), Tim Lauer (Cheap Trick), Jimmy Wallace (The Wallflowers), Shawn Fichter (Tim McGraw),  Tim Galloway (Gary Allen), Mike Purcell (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Paul Scholten (Montgomery Gentry), John Kurzweg (Jewel), Alison Prestwood (Faith Hill), Ben Phillips (Blake Shelton), Austin Hoke (Chris Stapleton), Mike Payne (Red Hot Chili Peppers), JoAnna Janet (Dreamworks), Dane Bryant (Clint Black), Pat McGrath (Luke Bryan), Elton Charles (The Steel Woods), Richard Hardy (Kenny Loggins), and Jim Hoke (Bob Seger).

DISCOGRAPHY:
“Shine” (2012)
“Living In The Now” (2013)
“The Resurrection of Me” (2014)
“The Better Side” (2015)
“Regeneration” (2015)
“The Hero’s Journey” (2017)

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