It may be hard to believe, but there is a place other than OurStage where aspiring stars have gone to see how they measure up against others. A place where they perform, compete, rock out, let loose, and petition for your votes. It is called American Idol, (or so I’ve been told)… anyone heard of it? This guy has:

His name is Chris Richardson and his track “Damm Thing” recently landed in February’s Top 10 Pop chart on OurStage. It’s not the first time he’s been in the spotlight; Chris came in 5th on Season 6 of American Idol. That’s no small feat! Any of you who has watched the show has seen the long lines and rooms filled with seemingly endless hoards of anxious contestants. Season 6 actually marked the third time Chris auditioned for Idol. It was finally his year to shine, and a lot of people took notice. While on the show, Chris often received comparisons to Justin Timberlake, whom he had listed as one of his favorite male singers along with Jason Mraz, James Brown, and Michael Jackson.

Armed with this powerhouse list of influences, Chris has a style all his own that has helped his fanbase grow and grow. “Damm Thing” is ready to be a radio hit with solid vocals and acoustic guitar reminiscent of late nights in a Spanish café. Be on the lookout for Chris Richardson; you’ll be seeing his face around. More importantly, you’ll be hearing his music.

Want to be the judge and decide for yourself? Judge the Pop Channel on OurStage this week to tell us if you think he belongs at the top of the charts and catch him live next month in Richmond and NYC:
March 16th: The Canal Club Richmond, Virginia
March 20th: The Canal Room New York City, New York