For the author, see Christopher Rice. Chris Rice is an American songwriter who works in the contemporary Christian music, contemporary folk and adult contemporary genres with a style similar to David Wilcox and James Taylor. He became a recording artist as well in 1996 after signing a contract with Michael W. Smith's record label and releasing his debut album, Deep Enough to Dream. Biography Early years A native of Maryland, Chris Rice grew up as the second of four sons born to bookstore owners. His parents and other adult mentors influenced Rice's Christian faith and his early work with youth and college students. Having taken only three years of piano lessons as a child, Rice did not aspire to a career in either music or student work. But frequent invitations to speak and lead music at his church's youth group events led to more such invitations throughout his

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