used in a national Banana Republic ad campaign. Reception Critic Paul Saitowitz of The Press-Enterprise has compared Pierce's voice to Ray Charles, writing that it "fluctuates from delicate falsettos to shrieks reminiscent of Ray Charles". In a concert review, the San Antonio Express-News wrote that he has "one of the most powerful voices going." Chris Pierce's 2021 album, American Silence, garnered critical acclaim from NPR, SiriusXM, The Bluegrass Situation, Acoustic Guitar, No Depression, Rolling Stone, Americana UK and more for its strong racial justice themes. NPR'''s Robin Hilton said, "I haven't been so deeply, deeply move by just a person and their guitar like this in a long time. Rolling Stone wrote, "American Silence is the sound of everyone who's hungry for change, steadying themselves and marching toward a common goal." No Depression noted the timelines of the album's release around the worldwide racial justice uprisings: "Chris Pierce's American Silence is one of those albums that truly feels like a lifetime in the making." Additionally, his song "Keep On Keeping On" was chosen as KCRW's "Today's Top Tune" and he appeared on KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" with Nic Harcourt, who selected Pierce's album, Walking on The Earth, as "Best Album of July 2008." Personal life Pierce currently resides in California. He married actress Tara Buck in 2012. They co-own a wine label called Ledbetter Syrah. Discography American Silence (2021) You've Got To Feel It! (2017) Reverend Tall Tree' (2015) When the Hustle Comes to a Stop (2012) I Can Hear You (2011) Chris Pierce Live at the Hotel Cafe (2009) Walking on the Earth (2007) Static Trampoline (2005) Intimate Moments (2004) Liberation Vol. 1 (2002) References External links Official website Living people American singer-songwriters American soul guitarists American blues musicians American folk musicians Year of birth missing (living people)