^{– Nic Harcourt (88.5 KCSN Los Angeles)}

^{“I HAVEN’T BEEN SO DEEPLY, DEEPLY MOVED BY JUST A ​PERSON AND THEIR GUITAR LIKE THIS IN A LONG TIME” – NPR MUSIC  (Robin Hilton)}

^{“CHRIS PIERCE’S AMERICAN SILENCE IS ONE OF THOSE ALBUMS ​THAT TRULY FEELS LIKE A LIFETIME IN THE MAKING.” –No Depression}

^{“AMERICAN SILENCE IS THE SOUND OF EVERYONE WHO’S HUNGRY ​FOR CHANGE, STEADYING THEMSELVES AND MARCHING TOWARD A COMMON GOAL.” ​–Rolling Stone
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Chris Pierce gained national prominence with “We Can Always Come Back To This”.  His hit co-write aired on 3 episodes of the #1 NBC primetime series ‘THIS IS US,’ then went on to #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart.  Pierce has done worldwide headlining tours and has performed with: B.B. King, Seal, Al Green, Allison Russell, Colbie Caillat, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Jill Scott, Keb’Mo, Blind Boys of Alabama, Aaron Neville & others.  His recent album, ‘AMERICAN SILENCE’ garnered critical acclaim from NPR, Rolling Stone, NoDepression, SiriusXM, The Bluegrass Situation, AmericanaUK, Acoustic Guitar and others. PopMatters named ‘AMERICAN SILENCE’ THE #1 Best Folk Album of 2021.
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2022 highlights included a solo concert at The Kennedy Center, a duet with Sara Bareilles, a Super Bowl commercial with Miley Cyrus & Dolly Parton, a sold-out Troubadour show with Allison Russell, and performance/interviews on both NPR’s WORLD CAFE and MOUNTAIN STAGE broadcast to 300 NPR affiliates.  Stellar performances at Newport Folk, Folk Alliance, Four Corners Fest, Kerrville Folk, & NC Folk Festivals brought further acclaim.