Chris first came to national attention when he performed in concert on one of PBS-TV’s coast-to-coast broadcast specials. Since then, Chris has been traveling around the country delivering his unique brand of vintage rock and roll, including sold-out shows in Las Vegas, Cleveland, Florida and New York. If there’s any doubt that what he’s doing is resonating with audiences, his Facebook reached over 73 million people last year. Chris released 3 full-length albums in 2021 including “I Am Chris Ruggiero” which features original arrangements from legendary arranger Charlie Calello on timeless classics such as “Wouldn’t it Be Nice,” “My Cherie Amour,” “The More I See You” and “This Magic Moment.” Calello has had over 100 national records as an arranger and producer, having worked with Frankie Valli, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond and Glen Campbell, to name a few. Chris says, “Charlie is the epitome of musical genius.” Having completed the project, it appears the admiration is now mutual. Calello commented, “It’s been a long time since I heard a voice like this. Chris doesn’t chase the music. He brings the music to him and he does it without vocal tricks. That’s rare today.” Later that year Chris released “Quiet Nights,” an album featuring only his voice and the masterful pianist Christian Tamburr. In 2022, Chris’s album “Christmas with Chris Ruggiero” led him back to national television appearances, including “Good Morning America,” as well as wide-spread radio airplay. Chris is receiving critical acclaim for his solo work as well as his duet on “Grown-Up Christmas List” with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love. The album also features a collaboration with world-renowned trumpeter Wayne Bergeron on “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
