Operatic pop singer, songwriter, and actor Chris Mann – born in Wichita, Kansas
on May 5, 1982 – is best-known as a popular contestant on the second season of
televised talent show The Voice in 2012. His musical journey began after
graduating with a degree in vocal performance from Vanderbilt University’s Blair
School of Music in 2004. After graduation, he went to Europe when he was cast in
an Italian opera. After returning to the US, he relocated to Los Angeles,
California and began booking vocal recording sessions for several TV series and
movies including Glee, Avatar, Tangled...