Chris McHugh (born 1964) is an

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musician. He began his career as the

drummer A drummer is a percussionist who creates music using drum The drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments. In the Hornbostel-Sachs classification system, it is a membranophone. Drums consist of at least one mem ...

Christian rock Christian rock is a form of rock music that features lyrics focusing on matters of Christian faith, often with an emphasis on Jesus, typically performed by self-proclaimed Christian individuals. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Ch ...

band

White Heart White Heart, also listed as Whiteheart, was an American contemporary Christian music and pop-rock band which formed in 1982. White Heart's discography includes thirteen albums, the most recent of which was released in 1997. Original members Bill ...

from 1986 to 1989. He also worked in the recording of several of their later albums. Chris McHugh is on the Nashville "A" list of session drummers. His recording credits span over 20 years with the top gold and platinum artists of the music industry. He has toured with

Amy Grant Amy Lee Grant (born November 25, 1960) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She began in contemporary Christian music (CCM) before crossing over to pop music in the 1980s and 1990s. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christia ...

and

Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American country music singer and songwriter. His integration of pop and rock elements into the country genre has earned him popularity, particularly in the United States with success on the co ...

. McHugh has toured as Music Director/drummer for

Keith Urban Keith Lionel Urban (born 26 October 1967) is an Australian-American musician, singer, guitarist and songwriter known for his work in country music. Recognized with four Grammy Awards, Urban also received fifteen Academy of Country Music Award ...

and has been the session drummer for all six of Urban's studio albums.

Discography

Albums

- ''Don't Wait For the Movie'' (1986) * White Heart - ''Emergency Broadcast'' (1987) * White Heart - ''Freedom'' (1989) *

Gaither Vocal Band The Gaither Vocal Band is an American southern gospel vocal group, named after its founder and leader Bill Gaither. On March 1, 2017, it was announced that the Gaither Vocal Band lineup consisted of Reggie Smith, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd ...

- ''Wings'' (1988) * David Mullen - ''Revival'' (1989) *

- ''Heart in Motion'' (1991) * White Heart - ''Tales of Wonder'' (1992) * Rich Mullins - ''A Liturgy, A Legacy & A Ragamuffin Band'' (1993) *

Bob Carlisle Robert Mason "Bob" Carlisle (born September 29, 1956) is an American Contemporary Christian music, Contemporary Christian singer and songwriter. He performed with several bands, most notably Allies (band), Allies and Billy Thermal, before launchin ...

- ''Bob Carlisle'' (1993) * Amy Grant - ''House of Love'' (1994) *

4Him 4Him was a contemporary Christian group founded in 1990 in Mobile, Alabama, US. The group has ten Dove awards, a Grammy nomination and three certified gold albums to their credit. The group was inducted into Alabama's Music Hall of Fame, follo ...

- '' The Ride'' (1994) * David Mullen - ''David Mullen'' (1994) * PFR - ''Great Lengths'' (1994) *

Michael W. Smith Michael Whitaker Smith (born October 7, 1957) is an American musician who has charted in both contemporary Christian and mainstream charts. His biggest success in mainstream music was in 1991 when " Place in This World" hit No. 6 on the '' ...

- ''I'll Lead You Home'' (1995) *

Charlie Peacock Charles William Ashworth (born August 10, 1956), known professionally as Charlie Peacock, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, record producer, and author. His albums include ''Love Press Ex-Curio'', ''Arc of the Circle'' and ''No Man's L ...

- ''Strangelanguage'' (1996) * Rich Mullins - ''Songs'' (1996) *

Avalon Avalon (; la, Insula Avallonis; cy, Ynys Afallon, Ynys Afallach; kw, Enys Avalow; literally meaning "the isle of fruit r appletrees"; also written ''Avallon'' or ''Avilion'' among various other spellings) is a mythical island featured in the ...

- ''Avalon'' (1996) * 4Him - ''The Message'' (1996) *

Steven Curtis Chapman Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist. Chapman began his career in the late 1980s as a songwriter and performer of conte ...

- '' Signs of Life'' (1996) * Various Artists - ''Amazing Grace, Vol. 2: A Country Salute to Gospel'' (1997) *

Peter Cetera Peter Paul Cetera ( ; born September 13, 1944) is an American retired musician best known for being a lead vocalist and the bassist of the rock band Chicago from 1967 until his departure in 1985, before launching a successful solo career. His c ...

- ''You're the Inspiration: A Collection'' (1997) * Amy Grant - ''Behind the Eyes'' (1997) * Owsley - '' Owsley'' (1999) *

- ''Keith Urban'' (1999) *

- ''In the Life Of Chris Gaines *

Rachael Lampa Rachael Maureen Lampa (born January 8, 1985) is an American contemporary Christian singer, songwriter and record producer. At age 15, she rose to fame and critical acclaim in 2000 with the release of her debut album, '' Live for You''. Early ...

- ''Live for You'' (2000) *

Aaron Neville Aaron Joseph Neville (born January 24, 1941) is a retired American R&B and soul singer. He has had four platinum albums and four Top 10 hits in the United States, including three that reached number one on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. ...

- ''Devotion'' (2000) *

Billy Ray Cyrus Billy Ray Cyrus (born August 25, 1961) is an American country singer and actor. He has released 16 studio albums and 53 singles since 1992, and is known for his hit single "Achy Breaky Heart", which topped the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart and ...

- ''Southern Rain'' (2000) *

Carman In Celtic mythology, Carman or Carmun was a warrior and sorceress from Athens who tried to invade Ireland in the days of the Tuatha Dé Danann, along with her three sons, Dub ("black"), Dother ("evil") and Dian ("violence"). She used her magica ...

- ''Heart of a Champion'' (2000) *

Jeff Carson Jeffrey Lee Herndon (December 16, 1963 – March 26, 2022), known professionally as Jeff Carson, was an American country music artist. Originally a session musician in Branson, Missouri, and later a demo singer, he was signed to Curb Records in ...

- ''Real Life'' (2001) * Jonell Mosser - ''Enough Rope'' (2001) * Jewel - ''This Way'' (2001) * Various Artists - ''Country Goes Raffi'' (2001) *

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- ''When It All Goes South'' (2001) *

Lonestar Lonestar (formerly known as Texassee) is an American country music group from Nashville, Tennessee. The group consists of Drew Womack (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Michael Britt (lead guitar, background vocals), Dean Sams (keyboards, acousti ...

- ''

I'm Already There ''I'm Already There'' is the fifth studio album released by American country music band Lonestar. Released in 2001 on BNA Records (see 2001 in country music), the album was certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of one million copies. Serving ...

'' (2001) *

Trace Adkins Trace may refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * ''Trace'' (Son Volt album), 1995 * ''Trace'' (Died Pretty album), 1993 * Trace (band), a Dutch progressive rock band * ''The Trace'' (album) Other uses in arts and entertainment * ''Trace'' ...

- ''Chrome'' (2001) * Peter Cetera - ''Another Perfect World'' (2001) * Plus One - ''Obvious'' (2002) * True Vibe - ''See The Light'' (2002) *

Lee Ann Womack Lee Ann Womack Liddell (; born August 19, 1966) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Her 2000 single, " I Hope You Dance" was a major crossover music hit, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country Chart and the Top 15 ...

- ''Something Worth Leaving Behind'' (2002) * Keith Urban - ''Golden Road'' (2002) *

Rhett Akins Thomas Rhett Akins Sr. (born October 13, 1969) is an American singer and songwriter. Signed to Decca Records between 1994 and 1997, he released two albums for that label (1995's '' A Thousand Memories'' and 1996's '' Somebody New''), followed by ...

- ''Friday Night in Dixie'' (2002) *

Faith Hill Audrey Faith McGraw (; born September 21, 1967), known professionally as Faith Hill, is an American singer and actress. She is one of the most successful country music artists of all time, having sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. Hill' ...

- ''Cry'' (2002) *

Chris Cagle Christopher Norris Cagle (born November 10, 1968) is an American country music artist. He was first known for writing songs for David Kersh before signing to Virgin Records Nashville in 2000. Cagle made his debut on ''Billboard (magazine), Bill ...

- ''Chris Cagle'' (2003) *

Craig Morgan Craig Morgan Greer (born July 17, 1964) is an American country music artist. A veteran of the United States Army as a forward observer, Morgan began his musical career in 2000 on Atlantic Records, releasing his self-titled debut album for that ...

- ''Love It'' (2003) *

Michael Bolton Michael Bolotin
, The Jewish Historical Society of New Haven, 1998. (born February 26, 1953), known professio ...

- ''Greatest Hits 1985–1995'' (2003) *

Phil Vassar Phillip George Vassar Jr. (born May 28, 1962) is an American country music artist. Vassar made his debut on the country music scene in the late 1990s, co-writing singles for several country artists, including Tim McGraw ("For a Little While", ...

- ''American Child'' (Bonus Tracks) (2003) *

Sherrié Austin Sherrie Veronica Krenn (born 28 August 1970), known professionally as Sherrié Austin, is an Australian actress and country music singer. Active as a singer since her teenage years, Austin initially recorded as one half of the duo Colourhaus, w ...

- ''Streets of Heaven'' (2003) *

Wynonna Judd Wynonna Ellen Judd or simply Wynonna ( ; born Christina Claire Ciminella; May 30, 1964) is an American country music singer. She is one of the most widely recognized and awarded female country singers. In all, she has had 19 No. 1 singles, incl ...

- ''What the World Needs Now Is Love'' (2003) *

Rodney Atkins Rodney Allan Atkins (born March 28, 1969) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Signed to Curb Records in 1996, he charted his first single on the ''Billboard'' country chart in 1997, but did not release an album until 2003's '' ...

- ''

Honesty Honesty or truthfulness is a facet of moral character that connotes positive and virtuous attributes such as integrity, truthfulness, straightforwardness, including straightforwardness of conduct, along with the absence of lying, cheating, theft, ...

'' (2003) * Jars of Clay - ''Who We Are Instead'' (2003) *

Peter Frampton Peter Kenneth Frampton (born 22 April 1950) is an English musician and songwriter who was a member of the rock bands Humble Pie and the Herd. As a solo artist, he has released several albums, including his major breakthrough album, the live ...

- ''Now'' (2003) * Amy Grant - ''Simple Things'' (2003) *

Natalie Grant Natalie Diane Grant (born December 21, 1971) is an American singer and songwriter of contemporary Christian music. She received the Gospel Music Association's Dove Award for Female Vocalist of the Year four consecutive years (2006, 2007, 2008 an ...

- ''Deeper Life'' (2003) *

Andy Chrisman Andy Chrisman is a former member of the American contemporary Christian music group 4Him, a solo Christian music recording artist and a worship leader. Background Chrisman originally met the other 4Him members when they sang together in Truth, ...

- ''One'' (2004) * Owsley - ''Hard Way'' (2004) *

Michelle Wright Michelle Wright (born July 1, 1961) is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the 1990s, winning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award twice ...

- ''Shut Up & Kiss Me'' (Can) (2004) *

Kenny Rogers Kenneth Ray Rogers (August 21, 1938 – March 20, 2020) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013. Rogers was particularly popular with country audiences but also charted mo ...

- ''42 Ultimate Hits'' (2004) * Keith Urban - ''Be Here'' (2004) * LaShell Griffin - ''Free'' (2004) *

- '' Coming Home'' (2005) *

Jamie O'Neal Jamie O'Neal (born 3 June 1968) is an Australian country singer and songwriter. In 2000, O'Neal released her first studio album, '' Shiver''. The album included the back-to-back number one singles " There Is No Arizona" and "When I Think About ...

- ''Brave'' (2005) *

Chely Wright Chely Wright (born Richell Rene Wright; October 25, 1970) is an American activist, author and country music artist. She initially rose to fame as a commercial country recording artist with several charting singles, including the number one hit ...

- ''Metropolitan Hotel'' (2005) *

Keith Anderson Keith Anderson (born January 12, 1968) is an American country music artist. Before signing to a record deal, Anderson was one of several co-writers on "Beer Run (B Double E Double R-U-N)", a duet by Garth Brooks and George Jones, released in la ...

- '' Three Chord Country and American Rock & Roll'' (2005) *

Trick Pony Trick Pony was an American country music group, formed in 1999 by Heidi Newfield (lead vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica), Keith Burns (lead guitar, vocals), and Ira Dean (bass guitar, vocals). They recorded three studio albums: '' Trick Pony'', ...

- ''

R.I.D.E. ''R.I.D.E.'' (pronounced "ride") is the third studio album by American country music group Trick Pony. It is the group's only recording for the Asylum-Curb label. The album's name is an abbreviation for "Rebellious Individuals Delivering Enterta ...

'' (2005) *

Little Big Town Little Big Town is an American country music vocal group from Homewood, Alabama. Founded in 1998, the group has comprised the same four members since its founding: Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman (née Roads), Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbro ...

- ''

The Road to Here ''The Road to Here'' is the second studio album by the American country music group Little Big Town. The album was released on October 4, 2005 on Equity Records and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. The album was nominated for Best Countr ...

'' (2005) * Keith Urban - ''Days Go By: Anthology (2005) *

Carrie Underwood Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10, 1983) is an American singer. She rose to prominence after winning the fourth season of ''American Idol'' in 2005. Her single "Inside Your Heaven" made her the only country artist to debut atop the ''Bill ...

- ''

Some Hearts ''Some Hearts'' is the debut studio album by American singer and songwriter Carrie Underwood, released in the United States on November 15, 2005, by Arista Nashville. The album contains the number one country singles "Jesus, Take the Wheel", "Do ...

'' (2005) * Faith Hill - ''Fireflies'' (2005) * Natalie Grant - ''Awaken'' (2005) * Keith Urban - ''Take 2'' (2002) (Keith Urban & Golden Road) *

- ''Encore: For Future Generations'' (2006) *

LeAnn Rimes Margaret LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (born August 28, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She originally rose to success as a country music artist at age 13 with 1996's "Blue". She has since crossed over into pop, contemporary Chris ...

- ''Whatever We Wanna'' (2006) *

- ''Dangerous Man'' (2006) *

Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts is an American country music band founded in 1999. The band members were Gary LeVox (lead vocals), Jay DeMarcus (bass guitar, background vocals), and Joe Don Rooney (lead guitar, background vocals). DeMarcus is LeVox's second cousi ...

- ''Me and My Gang'' (2006) * Keith Urban - ''Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing'' (2006) * Carrie Underwood - ''

Carnival Ride ''Carnival Ride'' is the second studio album by American country music artist Carrie Underwood. It was released in the United States on October 23, 2007, by Arista Nashville. On this album, Underwood was more involved in the songwriting proces ...

'' (2007) *

Brooks & Dunn Brooks & Dunn are an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, both of whom are vocalists and songwriters. The duo was founded in 1990 through the suggestion of Tim DuBois. Before their formation, both members were solo ...

- ''Cowboy Town'' (2007) * LeAnn Rimes - ''Family'' (2007) * Keith Urban - ''Greatest Hits: 18 Kids'' (2007) *

Blake Shelton Blake Tollison Shelton (born June 18, 1976) is an American country music singer and television personality. In 2001, he made his debut with the single " Austin". The lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" spent five weeks at ...

- ''Startin' Fires'' (2008) * Keith Anderson - '' C'mon!'' (2008) *

- ''Back to Tennessee'' (2009) * Keith Urban - ''Defying Gravity'' (2009) *

Martina McBride Martina Mariea McBride (née Schiff, born July 29, 1966) is an American country music singer-songwriter and record producer. She is known for her soprano singing range and her country pop material. McBride was born in Sharon, Kansas, and relocat ...

- '' Shine'' (2009) *

- ''Unstoppable'' (2009) *

Pat Green Patrick Craven Green (born April 5, 1972) is an American Texas Country artist. Active since 1995, he has recorded a total of seven studio albums, including several independent works, three for Republic Records and two for BNA. Fifteen of his s ...

- ''What I'm For'' (2009) * Keith Urban - ''Get Closer'' (2010) * Martel - ''The Prelude EP'' (2013) *

Niko Moon Niko Moon (born Nicholas Cowan; September 20, 1982) is an American country pop singer and songwriter signed to RCA Nashville. He has written songs for Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, and Morgan Wallen. He was also a member of the ...

- ''Good Time'' (2021)

DVDs

- ''Livin' Right Now'' (2005) *

- ''Dangerous Man'' D/DVD(2006) *

- ''Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy World Tour'' (2008)

Soundtracks

* ''Touched By an Angel: The Album'' (1998) - Television Soundtrack * ''Joshua'' (2002) - Original Soundtrack * ''Cars'' (2006) - Original Soundtrack

Music videos

* "You're My Better Half" (2005) - Keith Urban * "Better Life" (2005) - Keith Urban * "Once in a Lifetime" (2006) - Keith Urban * "Stupid Boy" (2006) - Keith Urban * "I Told You So" (2007) - Keith Urban * "Everybody" (2007) - Keith Urban * "You Look Good in My Shirt" (2008) - Keith Urban * "Sweet Thing" (2008) - Keith Urban * "Kiss a Girl" (2009) - Keith Urban * "Hit the Ground Runnin'" (2009) - Keith Urban * "Put You in a Song" (2010) - Keith Urban * "Long Hot Summer" (2011) - Keith Urban * "For You" (2011) - Keith Urban

External links

2013 Audio Interview with Chris McHugh from the I'd Hit That Podcast

References

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