Christian French

Christian French is a pop singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. Born on March 17, 1997, he grew up in Fishers, Indiana.[1] He learned to play piano by watching YouTube instructionals and in high school started posting song covers on Soundcloud.[2]

Christian French
Born (1997-03-17) March 17, 1997
Genres
  • Pop
  • singer-songwriter
Years active2017–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websitechristian-french.com

Biography

While a pre-med student[3] at Indiana University, he started writing original music. After dropping out of college, he moved to Los Angeles and put out a few singles with producer Triegy, including their first track, "Fall for You," which charted on Spotify's U.S. Viral 50.[4] He followed that with "By Myself," also a collaboration with Triegy, that earned over 50 million Spotify listens.

In 2018 he worked with Grammy-nominated producer Dru Decaro,[5] and released his debut EP, natural colors and the single "Sweet Home".[6] That same year he left college to tour with Chelsea Cutler on her Sleeping with Roses Tour.[7] In 2019, French was a guest on Hoodie Allen's single "Come Around"[8] and toured with Quinn XCII on the From Tour With Love spring tour.[9]

That same year, Christian signed to Disruptor Records/Sony Music[10] and released the 6-track EP bright side of the moon, ruminating on mental health and tales of romance. The single "Head First", produced by Andrew Luce, amassed more than 32 million Spotify spins and 2 million YouTube views. The accompanying video premiered on Billboard on June 18, 2020.[11]

On January 17, 2020, the video for his track "time of our lives" premiered on Ones to Watch.[12] In March 2020, Time Magazine named his single, "crowded room," one of its Best New Songs of the Week[13] and it appeared on Spotify's New Music Friday playlist.[14] His next EP, Good Things Take Time,[15] is scheduled for release in summer 2020. The first track from that release, "i think too much," was released in spring 2020.[16]

Personal life

Growing up, French was an avid hockey player. French played for local Indianapolis travel teams for much of his youth. During the 2013–2014 season, French was the captain of the Indiana Jr. Ice U16 AAA team that featured Logan Brown who was selected in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft 11th overall by the Ottawa Senators.[17] In his three years at Indiana University, French would play for the Indiana University hockey team each year.[18]

References
  1. Wallock, Matt (April 17, 2020). "Christian French Drops "i think too much" Ahead of New EP". American Songwriter. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  2. Arunarsirakul, Alissa (May 21, 2019). "Dive "head first" into Christian French's Intoxicating Pop Melodies [Q&A]". Ones to Watch. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  3. Bruner, Raisa (March 6, 2020). "The Best New Songs of the Week, From the Dixie Chicks to Bad Bunny". Time. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  4. "THE B-SIDE". Hits Daily Double. April 22, 2019. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  5. "THE B-SIDE". Hits Daily Double. April 22, 2019. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  6. Murray, Robin (August 22, 2018). "Listen: Christian French – 'Sweet Home'". Clash. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  7. Fitzgerald, Kelsey (June 10, 2019). "A DREAM BECOMING A REALITY: A CONVERSATION WITH CHRISTIAN FRENCH". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  8. Collar, Matt. "Artist Biography by Matt Collar". All Music. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  9. "THE B-SIDE". Hits Daily Double. April 22, 2019. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  10. Fitzgerald, Christine (April 21, 2020). "Singer Christian French Answers The Socialite Seven". Socialite Life. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  11. Spruch, Kirsten (June 18, 2019). "Christian French Dives 'Head First' in Mesmerizing New Video: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  12. Polo, Maxamillion (January 17, 2020). "Christian French Reminds Us That This Is the "time of our lives" [Premiere]". Ones to Watch. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  13. Bruner, Raisa (March 6, 2020). "The Best New Songs of the Week, From the Dixie Chicks to Bad Bunny". Time. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  14. Wellen, Lily (March 23, 2020). "#NEWMUSICMONDAY: CHRISTIAN FRENCH RELEASES HIS LATEST SINGLE". Breaking and Entering. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  15. Wallock, Matt (April 17, 2020). "Christian French Drops "i think too much" Ahead of New EP". American Songwriter. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  16. Brow, Jason (April 22, 2020). "Christian French's New Song Is All About'Checking Myself' When His Thoughts Are'Too Much'". Hollywood Life. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  17. "Indiana Jr. Ice 16U AAA". Elite Prospects. Elite Prospects. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  18. "Christian French". Elite Prospects. Elite Prospects. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
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