CRIS GUNTHER a.k.a C-GUN is a Recording Artist (Singer-Songwriter-Producer-Dancer), Actor, and upcoming Author. He's the CO-WINNER of the inaugural RANDY JACKSON, BABYFACE, KENNY G, and WALTER AFANASIEFF talent competition, ISINA- and he won the 2018 HOLLYWOOD MUSIC IN MEDIA AWARD for BEST MESSAGE SONG / SOCIAL IMPACT for his original song, "NEVER GIVE UP", which MADONNA also featured in her global social justice initiative, ART-FOR-FREEDOM. Rock / Movie Star, JARED LETO through the Italian Eyewear Brand, CARRERA WORLD, also featured Cris' soon-to-be-released track, "204" in their digital MAVERICK campaign. As an Actor, GUNTHER's completed 4 LEADING FILM ROLES with 1 SUPPORTING, in addition to 6 T.V. COMMERCIAL PRINCIPALS including a COMMERCIAL VOICEOVER with over 1.8 MILLION YOUTUBE VIEWS.
Cris lived in BRAZIL for several years and speaks / sings in PORTUGUESE.
He's trained with Vocal Coach-To-The-Stars, DON LAWRENCE, whose client list includes CHRISTINA AGUILERA, MICK JAGGER, and U2's BONO- and Cris has worked with Vocal Producer / Arranger extraordinaire, TIM DAVIS, who's produced vocals for the likes of BARBRA STREISAND, CELINE DION, JOSH GROBAN, and the hit TV show, GLEE.
Gunther also recorded a live performance for the music franchise, BALCONY TV, that's seen such artists as ED SHEERAN, MUMFORD & SONS, JESSIE J, and KIMBRA all record episodes before launching internationally.
And, another cool flashback moment for C-GUN was the time he was photographed as a VERSACE MODEL by world-renowned, Fashion Photographer, STEVEN MEISEL for ITALIAN VOGUE.
CRIS GUNTHER's currently promoting his newly released redemption-themed Rock ballad, "DESERT BLOOM" (written for his brother who passed away from Cancer), in conjunction with the Euro Pop-EDM dance floor bop, "I WANT MORE" and its accompanying Club Remix, "I WANT MORE (TICK TOCK)" continuing the official launch of his most ambitious album project to date, C-GUN'S BEATIFIC: THE WEDDING OF HEAVEN AND HELL VOL. 1, set for a full 2023 SUMMER release.