“Kris has shown that he can put his own style on a song.” etc………….
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Funny, it took an accident to show me Kris’ potential and the direction I think he should go.

For me, the only song of his that is as well constructed as any cover is “Leave You Alone”.  That’s not enough to base a career on.  So he needs to develop something in addition.  I’m thinking it might be Frontman/Entertainer.  He could still do his regular solo spot with guitar for variety and change of pace.  

Here’s the issue…. Kris may not realize it, but he thinks of himself as a guitarist who sings….and that’s what his act looks like.  That’s fine for a guitarist like Casey James, or a writer like Daughtry, but not for Kris.  In the process of developing his new persona, his singing would sharpen, his diction would clear up, his story-telling would focus.  Good things would happen….if he has the ambition, and if small venues can support the process.