Who is Chris Janson?

Chris Janson is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who has gained quite the popularity in recent years, especially in the country music scene. However, many people may not know that he started his career as a commercial actor before transitioning to a full-time musician.

Born on April 2, 1986, in Perryville, Missouri, Janson grew up in a musical family and started playing music at a young age. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in the early 2000s, hoping to pursue a career in music. However, he struggled to make a living and ended up taking on various odd jobs, including working as a janitor and a bartender.

In 2009, Janson landed his first commercial acting gig for a Kraft Foods campaign, playing a singing cowboy. The ad garnered widespread attention and established Janson as a talented musician and performer. He continued to work as a commercial actor, appearing in ads for everything from cars to fast food chains.

Despite his success as a commercial actor, Janson never lost sight of his dream of becoming a country music star. He continued to write and perform music in his spare time, and in 2013, he caught a big break when he co-wrote Tim McGraw's hit single "Truck Yeah."

Since then, Janson has released several chart-topping singles and albums, including "Buy Me a Boat," "Fix a Drink," and "Good Vibes." He has won numerous awards, including a CMA Triple Play Award for writing three consecutive number-one hits in a year.

Janson's success as a commercial actor may have helped kick-start his career, but it's his undeniable talents as a musician, songwriter, and performer that have kept him in the limelight. He continues to tour and record music, and is sure to be thrilling fans for years to come.

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