The actor and singer who found fame as Blaine Anderson and built a catalog of covers and originals.
For a quick sense of his style, try 'Somewhere Only We Know' from the Glee soundtrack or the original 'Not Alone.' Both show the clean vocal delivery that defines much of his work.
Criss brought theater-trained vocals to mainstream television through his role on Glee, where his version of 'Somewhere Only We Know' became one of his most recognized tracks. His catalog mixes covers like 'Hopelessly Devoted To You' with original material that shows his range beyond the show. The solo album 'Human' debuted at number one on the Billboard Cast Albums chart in 2010, marking his move into recording outside the series.
After studying theater and music at the University of Michigan, Criss was cast as Blaine Anderson on Glee in 2010. That role led to soundtrack recordings and eventually solo albums like 'Human' and later projects including 'A Very Darren Crissmas' and 'Homework.' He has performed with musicians such as Ryan Murphy and Lea Michele, often working with a backing band that includes guitarist Simon Fuller and vocalist Carrie Manolakos.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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