Chris Grant
ON THE RUN
About
Chris Grant is a Morayshire-born Scottish singer‑songwriter whose soul‑infused Americana blends heartfelt storytelling with gritty emotion. With two acclaimed albums—The Road (2018) and Treading Water (2021)—he’s now ready to unleash his 11th and most ambitious project: the cinematic crime‑thriller concept album On The Run.
BIO
Chris Grant is a talented singer‑songwriter from Morayshire in North‑East Scotland, whose earthy, raspy-and-soulful voice draws comparisons to Joe Cocker and Ray LaMontagne. He began his musical journey in Glasgow’s vibrant open‑mic scene back in 2007 and later founded a local open‑mic night in Morayshire—sparking a love for live performance that has driven his career ever since .
To date, Chris has crafted two defining albums: The Road (2018), a country/Americana narrative that explores the bar‑room troubadour life, and Treading Water (2021), a richly soulful record praised for its emotional depth and blend of R&B, blues, and classic balladry. Critics welcomed Treading Water as “a magnificent album… a slow‑burn husky cocktail of Otis Redding and Rod Stewart”, lauding its dynamic storytelling and resonant tone.
Now, backed by 10 self-made albums and sustained artistic growth, Chris is launching his most daring work yet: On The Run, an Americana crime‑thriller musical. With a cinematic scope, compelling characters, and his trademark soulful voice, this 11th album represents the culmination of 16 years of learning, experimenting, and honing his craft.
Sound and influence:
Musically I tried to blend Chris Stapleton’s Traveller album with the story telling of Jason Isbell and the passionate performance of a live Bruce Springsteen.
Career highlights:
Playing MacMoray festival recently was a huge highlight.
Supporting the world class Matt Andersen will always be one of my most cherished memories.
What makes this album so unique?
This is a true concept album from the lyric to the genre to the feel. As you listen there will be a clear crime thriller noir styled movie forming in your mind. It’ll be up to you how you feel about all of the characters. Some will make you sick, some you’ll feel sorry for and some may make you nervous.
Why is now the big moment?
I knew back in 2009 that I needed to gain as much experience as possible making records to finally show what I really do to its very best.
The times is here! The material dictated that I gave this nothing by my all!
Album Overview:
Title: On The Run
Genre: Americana
Track List:
FRAMED
DRUNK + STONED
LOVE IS THIS WOMAN
A NEW START
EVANGELINE
THE TRUCKER
SUSPECT NO.1
MY BOYS INNOCENT
PI STEELE
EL PASO
GIRL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GARDEN
Concept:
People are going missing, dead bodies are appearing, suspects are being charged, private detectives are on the hunt. There’s something that connects all the dots,
can you figure it out?
On The Run
Im crowdfunding the final push of my latest album. Its fully recorded and mixed already but I need help paying for the mixing, mastering and promotion. I’ve got supporters out there that don’t do social media and you’re the perfect people to get my message across to them.
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PRESS RELEASE Chris Grant Launches GoFundMe for Cinematic 11th Album: On The Run
Morayshire July 1, 2025 – Scottish singer-songwriter Chris Grant is launching a GoFundMe campaign to complete his most ambitious album to date: On The Run, a dark, cinematic Americana crime-thriller.
The project marks a milestone in a 16-year creative journey. In 2009, Grant set out to write, record, and release 10 independent albums — each a step in learning the craft, the business, and the voice he wanted to develop. With those 10 albums now behind him, On The Run is the culmination — the “big one.”
“This album has everything I’ve learned — musically, lyrically, emotionally,” says Grant. “It’s a story-driven Americana concept album, like a movie in sound. But to finish it right, I need help.”
Grant has already written and recorded the album. Funds raised through the GoFundMe campaign will go toward mixing, mastering, pressing physical copies, and launching a professional promotional campaign to get the album into the hands and ears of new fans worldwide.
Supporters can expect exclusive rewards, early access, and behind-the-scenes content throughout the campaign.
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