Chris moved to Nashville after high school graduation and scrambled to get a performance slot anywhere he could.
One late-night performance at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge turned into daily performances for about a year.
At that time, Chris dreamed of performing at Ryman Auditorium.
His industry work also got him connected with his future wife, the now-Kelly Lynn Janson.
Chris first spotted her in a bar and immediately said, “I’m going to marry her.”
Since Kelly worked at a record label, they first met to discuss his songs.
Then, a songwriting session at Chris' cabin became like a first date.
The couple got married in 2010.
Chris continued writing songs for others, with “Truck Yeah” for Tim McGraw being a lucrative one.
While writing songs, Chris still did his own tours and performances.
Kelly suggested that he independently release a song, which became a big hit.
In 2022, he signed a new deal with Big Machine Label Group.
Urban appeared onstage after Janson’s 2018 Ryman Auditorium performance and invited him then.
A month later, it was made official.
In March 2023, Janson commemorated five years as an Opry member.
I’ll do whatever I can to show the world that he’s a superstar."
Chris' love for his wife has translated into some songs he’s written.
One example is the 2023 song"All I Need Is You.
“In aCountry Nowinterview, Chris said the track was written in a period of uncertainty following COVID-19.
So that’s where it came from.”
Chris toldCMTat that time how the song was inspired by his real relationship and what he tells his wife.
He added, “If everything went away, I’m good with it.
