Kris Thomas (born December 17, 1984) is an American singer. He competed in

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of ''

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'', earning a spot on Team

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and reaching the Top 10. His self-titled debut EP was released on December 17, 2013.

Early life

Kris Thomas was born in

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. He began performing publicly at the age of 14 with his church choir. He joined the Young Actors Guild, where he gained experience in stage performance and experimented in acting. The following year Thomas joined the

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, where he became a member and lead vocalist of StreetCorner Harmonie. Thomas later featured the Stax students in the music video " Two Kings", in which he joined

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. While obtaining his college degree from

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Thomas performed in various talent showcases. Thomas’ R&B cover of " I Know You Won't" by

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landed him a deal with

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Career

''The Voice''

At the blind auditions on March 25, 2013, Thomas performed

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's "

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", prompting

to turn her chair. At the Battle rounds, Thomas faced C. Perkins where they sang the song "

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". During the Knockouts, Thomas sang "

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" against Mary Miranda. During the Live Playoffs, Thomas sang "

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" and " I'll Be There". Thomas' final run was during Week Three of the playoffs, where he sang " Adorn".

2013: ''Kris Thomas'' EP

On December 17, 2013 Kris Thomas released his first self-titled EP. The first single off of this EP is " Count Me In".

EP Track Listing

* Count Me In * Long Goodbye * Back Into Your Heart * My Symphony * Right To Be Gone

Concerts

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Discography

Releases from ''The Voice''

* When I Was Your Man * I'll Be There * Saving All My Love For You * Adorn * It Will Rain * What a Wonderful World

Singles

* I Know You Won't * Balloons * Two Kings

External links

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