Chris Ruble
Born in 1984 in the small country village of Reedsville, PA, began singing with a busy traveling gospel ensemble, InSpirit, at the age of four. He has been playing and continuously fine-tuning his piano skills since the age of five and grew up learning and loving all kinds of music, especially, country music.
 
Now becoming one of the most recognized, awarded, talented, and fastest growing artists in the Pennsylvania region, Chris is loving what he does and has his sights set on a full career of singing and performing Nation-wide. His stage shows are energized, passion filled,  and full of great music with originals and covers. Venues re-book Chris each year, stating that the show is one of the best country shows they can find, and that wherever he goes, his loyal fans follow, and he  makes piles of new fans. He loves his audience and wants them to really enjoy themselves. As stated numerous and often times by show attendees, Chris Ruble’s vocals are some of the best vocals you’ll hear live.

An accomplished pianist and guitarist, Chris plays keyboards and guitar in his performances as a country music artist and Inspirational vocalist. He writes and publishes his own music, and has been singing professionally for nine years.Chris is currently writing and working on an entire original album that will be released in the Spring of 2011.

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. A life-long Christian, he is a widely acclaimed contemporary Christian and country gospel singer,  who also performs countless concerts in many Pennsylvania churches and programs.

Chris has a dynamic five piece band that travels the road with him. Their stage shows are full of energy, passion, and original and hit songs. The band is stacked with experience in playing and performing. Each member is dedicated to giving their professional best when they perform and when they are off stage.
 
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 as well as All-Eastern choir, winning first place in the State.

He has competed in the Colgate Country Showdown Competitions. A winner of five straight showdowns sent him every year to compete in the State Colgate Country Showdown in Hershey Park, PA. Chris has also performed in Nashville at the Country Music Association Festival. He has won top honors at many numerous singing contests across the eastern seaboard.

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 has been honored by being appointed a Judge at many Pennsylvania talent contests and Emcee of many prestigious ceremonies and events.

Awards
Chris has accumulated over 30 awards and honors which recognize his outstanding musical achievements and talents as a singer, songwriter, performer and entertainer, here are just a few:
• First Place Country Singer
Millie Lewis modeling and Talent Convention, Charleston, South Carolina
• Second Place Singer/Songwriter
Millie Lewis Modeling and Talent Convention, Charleston, South Carolina
• First Place in Colgate Country Showdown
Five consecutive years
• First Place McClure Bean Soup (PA) Talent Competition
Two Years
• Participant in State Colgate Country Showdown, Hershey Park (PA)
Five consecutive appearances
• Idol Winner, Clearfield County Fair Contest
Clearfield, PA
• Winner of Rising Star, a 14 week competition, in Bedford PA
• First Place in Lakeland Idol in Myrtle Beach South Carolina

Performance History
• Performed in such venues as: Good Morning America in New York City, Hershey Park, PA, The Grange Fair, The McClure Bean Soup, Bloomsburg Fair, Clinton County Fair, Clearfield County Fair, York Fair, Blossburg Coal Festival, Troy Fair, Juniata County Fair, Lycoming Fair, Gratz Fair, Canton Festival, Freeburg Festival, Millerstown Festival, Burnham Jamboree, among nearly 50 others
• Played and sang on stage with Neal McCoy and his band
• Opened the show "Broadway--The Star Spangled Celebration!" at the Bloomsburg Fair (PA)
• Opened shows and performed for Artists including Josh Turner, Loretta Lynn, Ronnie McDowell, Mark Shultz, Switchfoot, The Guess Who, Don Williams, Bill Anderson,  The Smothers Brothers, Jars of Clay, Mickey Rooney, and 38 Special
• Performed Country Gospel and Inspirational music at numerous churches and religious programs throughout central Pennsylvania and sang at numerous patriotic ceremonies and civic functions. Has performed the National Anthem for many venues, including the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA
• Emcee and performances for numerous activity and charity programs such as Miss Central Pennsylvania Pageants, Special Needs, Youth Centers, Special Olympics, Senior Games, Hospital Breast Cancer Awareness Fund Raisers, and in many local area nursing homes.
• Has provided piano dinner music at restaurants

"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