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Kris Bell's bold fusion of Hard, Southern, and Alternative Rock genres crafts and "American Rock" sound. Drawing inspiration from timeless rock bands of the past, Bell infuses his music with a distinct, innovative, and electrifying approach that resonates with today's rock enthusiasts.
Hometown:
Nashville, TN
Genres:
Hard Rock, Southern Rock, Rock
Booking & Info: Kris Bell
Email: krisbellbooking@gmail.com
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Biography:
Kris Bell – Southern Rock Firepower with a Modern Edge
Kris Bell is a guitar-slinging force of nature, a Southern rock outlaw armed with searing riffs, soul-soaked vocals, and a stage presence that hits like a freight train. Born in San Diego, forged in Nashville, and raised on the loud, the real, and the raw, Kris delivers a modern shot of adrenaline straight into the heart of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Blending the heavy hooks of Shinedown, the Southern grit of Black Stone Cherry, and the anthemic firepower of Foo Fighters, Kris doesn’t just play music, he ignites it. Every song is a fist-in-the-air anthem, every show a battle cry for those who still believe rock was never meant to be background noise.
From ripping solos to hard-hitting truths, Kris has earned his scars on national tours, shared stages with legends like Lynyrd Skynyd, ZZ-Top, and Stone Temple Pilots while turning every venue into a war zone of sound and sweat. Whether he’s melting faces with his full band or stripping it down to acoustic rawness, his performances are unfiltered, unrelenting, and unforgettable.
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In a career marked by accolades, Bell achieved a significant milestone in 2019 when his acclaimed single "The Day & The Dark" earned him a coveted placement on the Official Ballot for the 2020 Grammy Awards in the Best Rock Performance category, recognized by The Recording Academy. His magnetic stage presence has graced numerous national TV programs, including appearances on MTV, VH1, Jimmy Kimmel, and more. His electrifying guitar work is featured on Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Decades Rock Live' Album and Bo Bice's 'The Real Thing' Bonus Album.
Kris has also joined forces with Hard Southern Rock Powerhouse Band, Two Wolf, featuring Blackfoot founding member, Greg T. Walker, Lance Lopez, and Rusty Valentine for electrifying performances on Rock Legends Cruise IV, VIII, IX, X, XI, and XII. Their self-titled debut album released June 6, 2025 on Cleopatra Records and is gaining media buzz and accolades from fans all over the world.
Relentless, unapologetic, and fueled by a loyal and growing fanbase, Kris Bell is carving his legacy one thunderous show at a time. ​​
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Notables:
Grammy Nominated "Best Rock Performance" 2019
Awarded “Best Rock Guitarist” at the 2014, 2013,
and 2011 Music City Mayhem Awards
Licensed music to MTV, FOX, and The Discovery
Network for use in over thirty TV programs.
Named Nashville Rock’s 2010 Band of the Year
Named Nashville Rock’s 2010 Album of the Year
Nominated for Five Music City Mayhem Awards:
Best Male Rock Vocal, Best Live Show, Best Rock Guitar, Best Rock Song - ”Livin’ for Tomorrow”
Best Rock Song - "Hereafter"
Nominated “Best Rock Band” - 2014 Nashville Independent Music Awards
'The Day & The Dark' named 2015 Album of the Year by Steve O's Music Madness Podcast
Opened for many National Acts including:
Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot, Monsters of Southern Rock, Shooter Jennings, Saliva, Tantric, and Trapt
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Television Performances:
Decades Rock Live with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hank Williams Jr., 3 Doors Down , & Bo Bice - VH1
Jimmy Kimmel Live - ABC
Live with Regis & Kelly - ABC
The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson - CBS
Total Request Live - MTV
‘In The Moment’ - CMT
CD USA - Direct TV
Hi Jinks - Nickelodeon
“The Real Thing” (Music Video) MTV, VH1, Fuse
Live @ 9 Morning Show - WREG-Memphis, TN
San Antonio Mornings - KSAT-San Antonio, TX
Graffiti Bar Commercial - Comcast-Nashville, TN
Today in Nashville - WSMV-Nashville, TN
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Discography:
Two Wolf - Two Wolf (Cleopatra Records 2025)
"The Day & The Dark" Expanded Edition (BHR 2019)
“The Day & The Dark” - Kris Bell (BHR 2015)
“Turn it On, Turn it Up” - Kris Bell (BHR 2010)
“American Rock”- Kris Bell (BHR 2008)
"Decades Rock Live with Lynyrd Skynyrd" - (VH1 2006) “The Real Thing”- Bo Bice (RCA 2005)
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Press:
"Kris Bell is the REAL THING, there’s nothing more to say..."
Cathy Lemmon - Artist Development Network
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“Kris Bell showed he is no lightweight in the guitar division as he stood next to Rossington and Evans of Lynyrd Skynyrd and looked and sounded as if he'd been playing with that band his entire life...”
Lea Sylvester - Tuned-in Music Magazine
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"Playing American Rock is second nature to Nashville's Kris Bell. Kris never disappoints when he's up on stage playing his brand of modernized Southern Rock".
Brad Flynn - Selective Memory Magazine
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"Bell's pounding rhythms and leads are intense and breathtaking! He just lets it all out when he hits the bridge into his lead, arching his back and standing on his toes, with his guitar pointing to the sky.”
Bernard Bauer - Music Connection Magazine
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"Forged from the fires of true Southern Rock, Kris Bell performs with white hot intensity unlike anything you have ever seen."
Bonnie Neves - Dungeon Promotions
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Kris Bell will be one of the next big things to come out of Nashville."
Tony Stone - Radio Personality/The Local Buzz Host, WBUZ-FM 102.9
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"Kris Bell is pure American Rock ʻn Roll. You're guaranteed an amazing, electrifying show every time he and his band hit the stage."
Courtney Matthews - Music Director/Afternoon Drive Host, WZZP-FM Z97.5
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“One of the best straight up Rock 'n Roll albums of 2015! 'The Day & The Dark' is a solid album from start to finish. Every song has a meaning for us living an everyday life.”
Steve Minton - Steve O’s Music Madness
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“In "the Day & the Dark", Kris Bell gets it. He gets Rock, tone, lyrical hooks, and melody. He gets what it takes to grab the listener by the ears and not let go until they're rockin' right along with him, making them, and us, fans for Life.
Kris Bell is the real deal!”
Randy Patterson - Boomerocity.com
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“Bell has all the right moves onstage, commanding the audience’s attention and rewarding his onlookers with vocal anthems and solos which move to the fore, yet coalesce ever so well with the whole of the song. A combination of contemporary rock and Southern twang, Bell reinforced his credentials as a genuine Rock talent.” Zach Watson - Dream Row Entertainment
Rock is alive and well and can be found in abundance on Kris Bell’s new album, Turn It On, Turn It Up...Starting things off with the amps cranked up is “Livin’ for Tomorrow,” which sets the tone for the rest of the album. From this moment on, listeners are given ample warning to expect plenty of catchy hooks, sing-a-long choruses and copious guitar solos. Throughout the record, Bell mixes modern, alternative and Southern rock to create his own American rock style.
Eric Allen - The Murfreesboro, Pulse
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