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Chris Daughtry Birthday Highlights

Birth Name
Christopher Adam Daughtry
Place Of Birth
Roanoke Rapids, USA
Age
44 years old
Birth Date
December 26 1979

Chris Daughtry Facts

Child Star?
no
Occupation
Musician
Education & Qualifications
Fluvanna County High School
Net Worth
$8,000,000
Current Partner
Deanna Daughtry
Children
Hannah, Griffin, Adalynn Rose Daughtry, Noah James Daughtry
Parents
Pete Daughtry, Sandra Daughtry
Siblings
Kenneth Daughtry

About Chris Daughtry

Chris Daughtry is a well-known American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was born on December 26, 1979, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, to James and Sandra Daughtry.

He took guitar lessons from famous musician Matt Jagger of Stacy’s Music in Charlottesville and Mark Ebert of Laurinburg, North Carolina. He is best known as the lead singer and a rhythm guitarist in the Daughtry rock band, which he founded after reaching at final four of American Idol’s fifth season.

The band also received three American Music Awards on November 18, 2007. He was also most popular for forming a band named Cadence during high school. He is one of the most talented singers in the music industry.

He has been married to Deanna Daughtry since 2000. Together they have four children, Hannah, Griffin, Adalynn, and Noah.

Chris Daughtry's Net Worth, Earnings & Spending Habits

What is Chris Daughtry’s net worth?

As of 2022 data, the total net worth of Chris Daughtry is estimated to be about $8 million. He earned this much wealth from his primary profession as a musician.

How much does Chris Daughtry earn per year?

The annual income of Chris Daughtry is not known yet and is still under review. Only his total net worth data is available.

Height, Age & Physical Attributes

How tall is Chris Daughtry?

Chris Daughtry stands at the height of 5 ft 8 in (172 cm) tall.

How old is Chris Daughtry?

Born on December 26, 1979, Chris Daughtry will be 43 years old by his birthday on December 26, 2022.

Childhood And Education

Talking about his personal life and early life, Chris Daughtry was born in the United States in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. He was born Christopher Adam Daughtry. He was born to his father, James Daughtry, and his mother, Sandra Daughtry. He also has a brother, whose name is Kenneth Daughtry. His parents raised him in Lasker, North Carolina, until the age of 14. Later he relocated to Palmyra, Virginia.

Daughtry went to Fluvanna County High School, located in Palmyra, from where he completed his graduation in 1998. He began taking singing seriously when he was 16. He took guitar lessons from famous musician Matt Jagger of Stacy’s Music in Charlottesville and Mark Ebert of Laurinburg, North Carolina.

Family, Romance, And Relationships

Who is Chris Daughtry’s partner?

Talking about his family life, On November 11, 2000, Chris married Deanna Daughtry. Chris Daughtry has four children. He has two stepchildren, whose names are Griffin and Hannah Price. Chris Daughtry and Deanna Daughtry have twins whose names are Adalynn Rose Daughtry and Noah James Daughtry.

Career And Professional Highlights

Best Known For…

Chris Daughtry is best known as the lead singer and a rhythm guitarist in the Daughtry rock band, which he founded after reaching the final four on the fifth season of 'American Idol.' He was also most popular for forming a band named Cadence during high school. He also appeared in two plays, 'The Wiz' and 'Peter Pan.' His debut album, 'Daughtry' was released in 2006 and got the first spot on the Billboard 200.

In 2005, the rock band Absent Element released their music albums named 'Uprooted,' 'Conviction,' and 'Breakdown'. He has worked on numerous music albums like 'Anthem For The Underdog,' 'Scars & Souvenirs,' 'Kris Allen,' 'Just Like You,' 'Smoke & Mirrors,' 'Pacific Standard Time,' and 'Losing All.'

'Leave This Town', his second album, topped the Billboard Chart 200 in July 2009.

'Break The Spell', Daughtry's third album, ranked eighth on the Billboard Album chart.

His song, 'It's Not Over,' was nominated for a Grammy Award.

Charity Work

Chris Daughtry has been involved in numerous charity works for different causes. For example, He supported ACT Today! The charity supports families by providing money to the families who cannot afford treatment for their Autism, mentally ill, and physically challenged children.

He also supported Autism Speaks charity.

In addition, he helped the Love Our Children USA foundation, which works for the safety of children against violence like bullying and abuse. He has also supported foundations like Malaria No More, MusiCares, and Music Empowers Foundation.

He has also been involved with the Musicians on Call foundation, which brings music live to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.

He also helped the ONE Campaign, which fights against AIDS, HIV, and poverty.

Also, he supported Parkinson Society Maritime Region, Save the Children, Save the Music Foundation, and UNICEF foundations.

What awards has Chris Daughtry won?

Chris Daughtry has not won any awards during his career, but his band has received a nomination for the 50th Grammy Awards in the category of Best Rock Song for the single rock song track 'It's Not Over.'

The band also received three American Music Awards on November 18, 2007, including Pop or Rock: Favorite Album, Favorite Breakthrough Artist, and Adult Contemporary Music: Favorite Artist.

Chris Daughtry’s Hobbies And Interests

Chris Daughtry loves drawing comics. He also likes painting. He is also an avid fan of Batman.

Other Interesting Chris Daughtry Facts And Trivia

  • Chris Daughtry was born with the Capricorn zodiac sign.
  • Chris Daughtry is bald and has dark brown eyes.
  • During his high school years, Chris Daughtry worked with rock bands such as Brian Craddock’s My Dog Lucy and Matt Jagger.
  • The band Cadence, formed by him, released their album titled 'All Eyes on You' in 1999, where he worked with Absent Element rock band.
  • Chris Daughtry made music collaborations with Scott Crawford, Mark Perry, and Ryan Andrews under the Absent Element rock band.
  • Chris Daughtry also auditioned for the reality show 'Rock Star: INXS' in 2005. After that, he auditioned for 'American Idol,' singing the Box Tops’ 'The Letter', and was eliminated in a split decision.
  • Chris Daughtry has not won any awards during his career, but his band got nominated for a Grammy Award and received three American Music Awards on November 18, 2007.
  • During the finale of 'American Idol' season 5, he performed with the band Live, singing 'Mystery' at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood.
  • He appeared on the 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' and performed 'Wanted Dead Or Alive,' which peaked at 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was dubbed the Hot Shot Debut of the Week.
  • He was crowned runner-up on The Masked Singer’s second season on December 18, 2019, where he competed as Rottweiler.
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