Chris Andreucci (born 16 November 1998) is a Scottish country music artist and published songwriter. Andreucci has released one album and is currently signed to Century Music Group[1] in Nashville, Tennessee. His current releases include: "Written In Rock", "To The Moon & Back", "Strangers In A Bar", "Killin' Time" which reached #1 on the UK iTunes Charts,[2] "Freedom", "Talk to Me", and "Masterplan (Reno)".
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Christopher Paul Andreucci |
| Born | 16 November 1998 (age 26) Ayr, Scotland |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | Singer/songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano |
| Years active | 2017-present |
| Labels | Century Music Group, Bailer Music Publishing |
| Website | chrisandreucci |
Early life
editAndreucci was born and raised in Ayr, Scotland and has been performing since childhood. While attending Belmont Academy, Andreucci regularly took part in musical activities, including various vocal groups, bands and musical theatre.[3] Later, he attended the University of Strathclyde where he regularly played live around the city of Glasgow. During his degree, Andreucci went on exchange to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) [4] and during this period of time he fell in love with country music.
Music
editAndreucci released his first single, "Talk to Me", in June 2018.[5] Later that year, he released his second single, "Nothing in the World".[6] In December 2018, Andreucci released his debut album, The Opener,[7] recorded and produced by Paul McInally.[8] In 2019 during his exchange trip in North Carolina, Andreucci released his first EP, A Traveller's Tale.[9]
Andreucci signed a publishing deal with Century Music Group in May 2019[10][11] while playing a writer's round in Nashville. His first label EP, What Don't Kill You, was released in December 2020.[12][13][5]
Andreucci headlined at Celtic Connections[14] at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to a sell-out crowd. He was also added to the C2C: Country to Country bill at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow alongside Luke Combs, Brett Young, and Tanya Tucker.[15]
On 1 April 2020 Andreucci released a two-song live EP titled Caledonia. The EP includes a cover of Dougie MacLean's "Caledonia", and a live bonus track titled "Town Called Misery".
December 2020 brought the long-awaited EP "What Don't Kill You", recorded with Century Music Group in Nashville, TN. The six song album was released on the 21st.[16][17]
After a year of no live music and recording, Andreucci returned to the scene with his third studio single "Killin' Time" on July 16, 2021. Co-written with Conner Edmunds of Bailer Music Publishing and produced by CÄLLEN Sounds,[18][19] the track adopts a new sound for the Scotsman which was received very well with the new single debuting at #1 on the UK iTunes Charts.[2] Andreucci later signed a new publishing deal with Bailer Music Publishing.
In August 2022 Andreucci released his fourth studio single "Strangers In A Bar", co-written by John Haywood and Carver Partin. "Strangers In A Bar" debuted at #3 on the UK iTunes Charts.[20] This single carved out a new sound for the Scotsman who worked closely with producers Jimmy Mansfield and Paul Rogers of Red Giraffe Recordings Nashville.[21]
In 2023, Andreucci released three singles, the first being "To The Moon & Back". This track was co-written with California native songwriter Kylie Hughes and debuted at #6 on the iTunes country chart.[22] July of '23 brought the release of a new single titled "Written In Rock", a song that the Scotsman wrote for his sister on her wedding day. Following the success of "To The Moon & Back" Andreucci released an acoustic version of this track in August of the same year.
Capital FM: Country Take Over
editIn May 2020, Andreucci spent a full week as the guest on Capital FM Scotland.[23] Over the week Andreucci was challenged every day by presenter Katy J to perform a live country version of a song requested by listeners. Andreucci performed country covers of "Ladbroke Grove"by AJ Tracey, "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd, "What a Man Gotta Do" by Jonas Brothers, "Savage" by Megan Thee Stallion, and "Birthday" by Anne-Marie. These appearances soon became known as the Country Take Over.
Songwriting Career
editAlongside Andreucci's artist career he has achieved success as a published songwriter.[24] Andreucci has played a key writing role in a number of songs across different genres, these include the following:[25]
Credits
| Title | Artist | Songwriters |
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| Hung Up |
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| This Side of the Dirt |
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| More Tennessee |
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| Me & Who |
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Artist Discography
editStudio Albums
| Title | Album Details | Studio & Engineer |
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| The Opener |
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Extended Plays
| Title | Details | Studio & Engineer |
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| A Traveller's Tale |
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| Caledonia |
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| What Don't Kill You |
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Singles
| Title | Details | Studio & Engineer |
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| Talk To Me |
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| Nothing In The World |
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| Killin' Time |
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| Strangers In A Bar |
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| To The Moon & Back |
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| Written In Rock |
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| To The Moon & Back (Acoustic Version) |
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Appears On
| Title | Track/s | Details |
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| Acoostic 2018 |
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| Sounds From Scotland (Vol.1) |
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References
edit- ^ McLaren, Hannah (12 March 2020). "Events Scotland: The Cannae Miss List: March 12–19". The Scots Magazine.
- ^ a b Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (1 August 2021). "Chris Andreucci hits number 1 with new single "Killin' Time"". Entertainment Focus.
- ^ "Belmont Academy". Ayrshire Post. 26 February 2016 – via PressReader.
- ^ "Chris Andreucci talks Bryan School, his musical journey after release of EP". Bryan School of Business and Economics. 29 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Chris Andreucci: The story behind 'What Don't Kill You'". Maverick Country. 6 April 2021.
- ^ Nothing in the World – via Spotify.
- ^ The Opener – via Spotify.
- ^ "Paul". 45 A-Side Recordings.
- ^ "Chris Andreucci What Don't Kill You". planetcountry.it. 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Is Chris Andreucci the Latest Star in the Making from Scotland's Remarkable Music Scene?". Pressparty (Press release).
- ^ "Nutini…Capaldi…is Chris Andreucci the Latest Star in the Making from Scotland's Remarkable Music Scene?". Press Release Radar. Monk Jack Publishing (Press release). 9 March 2020. Archived from the original on 8 April 2023.
- ^ "Chris Andreucci 'What Don't Kill You'". Lyric Magazine. 21 December 2020.
- ^ "Review: Chris Andreucci 'What Don't Kill You' -". Maverick Country. 6 April 2021.
- ^ "SPOTLIGHT: Scotland's Chris Andreucci Releases New EP". 28 January 2021.
- ^ "Country artist Chris Andreucci releases elevating new EP 'What Don't Kill You' | New Music". 6 January 2021.
- ^ "Chris Andreucci 'What Don't Kill You' EP | Lyric Magazine". 21 December 2020.
- ^ "Review: Chris Andreucci 'What Don't Kill You' -". 6 April 2021.
- ^ "News: Chris Andreucci Releases New Song 'Killin' Time'". 16 July 2021.
- ^ "NEWS: Brand new music from Chris Andreucci". 13 July 2021.
- ^ "Chris Andreucci Finds More Than Just 'Strangers in a Bar'". 23 August 2022.
- ^ Janes, Lesley (23 August 2022). "Chris Andreucci Releases "Strangers In A Bar"". The Nash News.
- ^ "Featured Artist: British Country Music Award-Nominated Chris Andreucci". 16 June 2023.
- ^ @CapitalScotland (12 May 2020). "@ajtracey eat your heart out...We got one of Scotland's best #countrymusic singers @CAndreucciMusic to remix "Ladbroke Grove" and IT'S A BELTER!!!pic.twitter.com/jgdBRH15iy" (Tweet). Retrieved 15 May 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ https://www.glam.red/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help)[failed verification] - ^ This Side of the Dirt – via Spotify.