Testimonials
"Chris shows up prepared & ready to go to work. His tone, energy on stage & willingness to be a team player makes him an asset to every live performance. I would recommend Chris with 100% confidence that he’ll consistently exceed expectations" - Doug McCormick, Country Artist
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"Chris has always inspired confidence whenever we step onto the stage. Between the hours spent preparing for the gig and his positive frame of mind, he makes every gig a seamless experience with his professionalism. The dynamic and heart that he brings to the stage, to each rehearsal, and the detail and effort of his work is unparalleled. He makes selections based on the artist and their preferences and strengths, while patiently and cohesively guiding the band through any changes" - Katie Davis, Artist
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"Chris is the best session guitarist that I or my business have worked with. Not only is he extremely proficient in his guitar playing, but he is always prepared, having looked at the charts and listened to the demos beforehand, and he adapts to mid-session direction with incredible efficiency. I have never had a session with Chris that had any wasted time, and I have always been more than satisfied with the results of our recording. To top it all off, he’s a good hang, he’s kind, and he’s always a joy to work with. I can’t recommend him enough" - Camden Hutchins, Producer/Engineer
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"Chris Collier always delivers. He shows up prepared with the music memorized, joyful, smiling and ready for anything. Chris is a team player in his playing and as a person. He sees the musical big picture of the song and finds ways to make his presence as a guitarist known without overpowering the other instrumentalists and vocalists. I know I can call him on the fly and he will show up without rehearsal and be able to nail the part" - Paulina Jayne, Country Artist
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"In the over five years I've been working with Chris, I don't know if I've met someone who takes his craft so seriously. Whether as a creative partner, hired gun, or musical director, Chris always manages to deliver above and beyond any expectations - and don't get me started on his playing..." - Austin Drewry, Nashville Drummer
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"As a guitar player, Chris is one of the best I’ve had the privilege to play with! He is always prepared, he knows the parts to play and is always missed when we can’t have him on the road with us! Even more so, Chris’s guitar playing is unbelievable but his character and trustworthiness is what makes him a true gem in the music industry! I’d recommend him to anyone and not think twice about it" - Caleb Matiland, Artist
About Me
Nashville-based guitarist Chris Collier works every day to deliver what people expect from a Music City musician: Top notch musicianship, versatile chops, and showmanship to boot.
What separates Chris from the pack of guitarists in Nashville is his flat out professionalism. Whether it's meeting a deadline with materials as a bandleader, being completely prepared and reliable as a sideman on every gig, or simply the consistency of his friendly and focused working style.
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During his years in Nashville, Chris has been blessed with recording, touring, and bandleading for artists such as Doug McCormick, Cody Webb, Kylie Morgan, Colleen Orender, Aberdeen, Safari Room, Paulina Jayne, Kiera Loveless, and many others.