I'm a fan (and you should be too) because...
my daughter went to high school with Chris in Virginia, and we travelled to LA to see him at American Idol when my daughter was visiting me in San Diego, where I live now. I miss VA so much and can really relate to "Home".
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My daughter went to high school with Chris and we went to see him in Hollywood on AI. He saw us as soon as he walked onto the stage and talked to my daughter for a few minutes at the end of the show. I'm looking forward to seeing him again at Viejas! Look for the sign we had in Hollywood, Chris!