620 CKRM Contest
In 2006, Chris entered, and won, the 620 CKRM Big Country Talent Show, which essentially launched his career as a recording artist, whether he knew it at the time or not.
As prize for winning the contest, Chris was awarded the opportunity to record a single with SCMA and CCMA award-winning Saskatchewan band, the Poverty Plainsmen. Working with the band, Chris released the single "The Difference You Make" in October of the same year. The single became a tune frequently played on CKRM and its success encouraged Chris to pursue other recording opportunities.
Other notable winners of the CKRM contest include Brad Johner, Kal Hourd, Jess Moskaluke, Katie Hess, and Sheila Deck.
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