Bio

Chris Ruble, born in 1984 in the small country village of Reedsville, PA, began singing with a traveling gospel ensemble, InSpirit, at the age of four. He has been playing piano since the age of six and grew up learning and loving country music.

Now an accomplished pianist, Chris plays keyboard on his CDs and in his performances as a country music artist and Inspirational vocalist. He writes and publishes his own music, and has been singing professionally for seven years.

Chris has a large following of country music fans in central Pennsylvania where he sings the latest country hits as well as his own original music. He is a widely acclaimed contemporary christian and country gospel singer who also performs concerts in many central Pennsylvania churches.

Chris was a trumpeter in his high school marching and concert bands. As a member of the high school choir, he was honored by appointments to high school state choral festivals, winning first place in the State in his junior year and second place in his senior year.

Chris competed in True Value Showdown Competitions and sang at the Good Morning American Karaoke Marathon in New York city in 2001. Competing in the State Colgate Country Showdown led Chris to Hershey Park, PA, where he sang during the past four years. Chris performed in Nashville at the Country Music Association International Festival in 2005. He won top honors as the Amateur Idol at the Clearfield County Fair Talent Contest in 2005.

Having a solid foundation in classical music training and having stood in the Winner's Circle of numerous county, state and national music contests, Chris was honored by being appointed a Talent Show Judge at the 151st Juniata County Fair and the 114th McClure Bean Soup in 2005.

Awards
Chris has accumulated numerous awards and honors which recognize his outstanding musical achievements and talents as a singer, songwriter, performer and entertainer, such as:

• First Place Adult Country Singer
  Millie Lewis modeling and Talent Convention, Charleston, South Carolina, January, 2003
• Second Place Singer/Songwriter
  Millie Lewis Modeling and Talent Convention, Charleston, South Carolina, January 2003
• First Place in local area Colgate Country Showdown
  Five consecutive years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
• First Place McClure Bean Soup (PA) Talent Competition
  Years 2001, 2002
• Second Place in State Colgate Country Showdown, Hershey Park (PA)
  Five consecutive appearances: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
• Amateur Idol Winner, Clearfield County Fair Talent Contest
  Clearfield, PA, 2005

Performance History

• Played and sang on stage with Neal McCoy and his band at the Lycoming County Fair (PA), in July, 2003, 2004
• Opened the show "Broadway--The Star Spangled Celebration!" at the Bloomsburg Fair (PA) in 2004
• Opened shows and performed for Country Music Artists including Loretta Lynn, Ronnie McDowell, and Bill Anderson
• Opened shows and performed for inspirational Artists including: Mark Shultz, Jars of Clay and Switchfoot
• Opened shows and performed for Entertainment Starts including: The Smothers Brothers & Mickey Rooney
• Performed in such venues as: The Good Morning Karaoke Marathon in New York City, Hershey Park, PA, The Grange Fair, The McClure Bean Soup, Bloomsburg Fair, Clinton County Fair, Clearfield County Fair, York County Fair, Blossburg Coal Festival, Troy Fair, Juniata County Fair, Lycoming Fair, Gratz Fair, Canton Festival, Freeburg Festival, Millerstown Festival, Burnham Jamboree
• Performed concerts at McVeytown (PA) Country Memory Day, 2003, 2004, 2005
• Performed concerts at Lewistown's Victory Park Summer Concert Series, 2003, 2004, 2005
• Performed Country Gospel and Inspirational music at numerous churches and religious programs throughout central Pennsylvania and sang at numerous patriotic ceremonies and civic functions
• Emcee and performances for numerous charity programs such as Lewistown's Special Needs Center, Reedsville Youth Center, Special Olympics, Senior Games, Lewistown Hospital Breast Cancer Awareness Fund Raiser, and in many local area nursing homes.
• Sung in interesting places including: Troy Fair, Canton Festival, Lancaster First Night, Millerstown, Lycoming County Fair, Mifflin County Fair, Juniata County Fair, and many central Pennsylvania special events.
• Chris has appeared three consecutive years at McVeytown's Country Memories Day, and will be appearing at Lewistown's Victory Park Summer Concert Series for the 4th consecutive year in 2006.
• CHRIS RUBLE LIVE: Provided piano & vocals for Dinnertime Entertainment at Lewistown's Hoss' Steak & Seafood House, Spring, 2006.

"I give all the credit to God. I just kind of went down the path the Lord had already laid out in front of me. I totally feel like my life - what I am doing, - is ordained. Making music is what I was called to do. Getting the opportunity to do it - that's what I call 'success!'"

- - Chris Ruble