Chris Whittington Shares His Journey from Being a Steel Industry Executive to Releasing "REALITORIUM"

Singer/songwriter and Texas-based steel industry executive Chris Whittington has just released "Psalm 139," the debut single from his sophomore EP, REALITORIUM. 

"Psalm 139" is currently being serviced to Christian AC and CHR radio stations. The single will be available on May 25 on iTunes and Amazon, and it can be streamed on Spotify as well as all major music streaming sites.

Q: Chris, thank you for doing this interview with us. You own a steel company: how did you become interested in music?

Thanks so much for the opportunity to speak with you. I've been interested in music for as long as I can remember. From birth to childhood, music was always playing in my parent's house. Classical, pop, rock, and folk mostly. My parents recognized my aptitude for music. Fortunately, I took trumpet lessons and later was gifted with a second-hand guitar which I essentially taught myself to play.

Q: How did you pursue God's call to lead worship?

It was during the Jesus Movement. A friend at a bible study taught me to play two guitar chords, and that was it. I went on to teach myself several more chords and, as I could sing pretty well, it was a natural progression to lead worship at bible studies, prayer meetings, church services and anywhere I was invited. Like Olympic runner Eric Liddell, who said, "When I run, I feel His pleasure," it has been my joy to lead God's people in His praise.

Q: You released your debut album Bright Portal; tell us a little about this record.

Bright Portal is the realization of my lifelong dream to record my own original music. To be creative is a reflection of the Creator and I'm grateful to God for this record.

Q: How is your new album different or similar to your previous record?

Realitorium picks up where Bright Portal left off. It delves deeper into biblical themes of truth, prodigal living and redemption. And, it has Phil Keaggy. What a blessing is Phil!

Q: What does Realitorium mean?

Realitorium is the arena of the created cosmos, the universe itself, which is there mediating God's glory, His existence, creatorship, and rule.

Q: Tell us more about your new single "Psalm 139."

Having long since been a favorite, I set Psalm 139 to music for my love of how it describes reality. I mean, "the darkness and the light are the same to You. They cannot keep me away from You." If we believe that God makes all things work together for our good, then we must take great comfort in knowing there is nowhere we can hide from Him. We can embrace His love and mercy.

Q: What are you most excited about with this record, Realitorium?

Opportunities to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with a dead and dying world. Fame and money are ephemeral, they come and go, but to encourage someone to love and do good works, that has lasting value and glorifies the Living God.

For more information about Chris Whittington, his new single, "Psalm 139," and his upcoming EP, REALITORIUM, visit Chriswhittington.com. Also, find Chris Whittington on Facebook and Instagram. Watch a promo video for REALITORIUM here. 

 

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