Chris Rice

Chris Rice is an American singer-songwriter associated with contemporary Christian music. Raised in Maryland, he came to wider attention in the mid-1990s after writing songs recorded by other Christian artists, before launching his own recording career on Rocketown Records, the label founded by Michael W. Smith. His warm, melodic songwriting quickly established him as one of the genre's most respected writers.

Rice's music is marked by a gentle, piano- and guitar-driven sound and lyrics that focus on quiet, personal reflections of faith rather than arena-scale anthems. Songs such as «Untitled Hymn (Come To Jesus)» and «Welcome to Our World» became staples of Christian radio and worship settings, with the latter also recorded by Michael W. Smith. He also became known for thoughtful reworkings of traditional hymns like «How Great Thou Art» and «Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing».

Beyond music, Rice has worked as a painter and author, reflecting the same introspective sensibility found in his songs. His catalog remains widely used in churches and among fans of intimate, singer-songwriter-driven Christian music.