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Chris Medina
Although raised in America, pop/rock singer Chris Medina found greater success
overseas, where his debut single, "What Are Words," became a Number 1 hit in
Norway, Sweden, and Singapore in 2011. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on November
30, 1983, he auditioned for American Idol's tenth season in late 2010 and
quickly became a fan favorite. The show didn't just highlight Medina's voice; it
also introduced the world to his fiancé, who had suffered permanent brain damage
after a life-threatening car accident. After leaving the American Idol
competition in February 2011, Medina released...
