Chris Gelbuda

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Chris Gelbuda
Born1983
OriginOttawa, Illinois, United States
GenresCountry, Pop
Occupation(s)Songwriter
Years active2012-Present

Chris Gelbuda is a singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Ottawa, Illinois. He is currently based in Nashville, TN and is a staff writer for Big Yellow Dog Music.[1]

Gelbuda co-wrote and produced “3 A.M.” with Meghan Trainor. He also produced her hit single, “Like I'm Gonna Lose You”, featuring John Legend, which was certified Platinum in the U.S. and has reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 as of December 3, 2015.[2][3][4]

Both songs appear on Meghan Trainor’s multi-platinum debut album, "Title.” [5] Other notable cuts include “Can't Blame a Girl for Trying” recorded by rising Disney star, Sabrina Carpenter (Co-written with Meghan Trainor and Al Anderson (NRBQ),[6] and “Wingman,” recorded by country artist, Billy Currington.[7] Gelbuda has scored song placements in various major network television shows including ABC’s Pretty Little Liars and TNT’s Dallas.[8]

Gelbuda is also an experienced multi-instrumentalist. Trained in classical piano from age 6 at The Suzuki School of Music, Gelbuda is also skilled in playing many additional instruments, including; guitar, Hammond B3, Wurlitzer 200a, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, drums, percussion, and bass. He has performed with various bands and musicians, including: Euforquestra, Japanese Cartoon, The Matthew Santos Band,[9] Van Ghost, Everyone Orchestra, James Otto, and Secondhand Smoke: A Tribute to Sublime.

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References

  1. ^ "Big Yellow Dog Music".
  2. ^ Murphy, Mike (January 14, 2015). "Ottawa Native Penned 2 Tunes On Meghan Trainor Album". My Web Times.
  3. ^ Cantor, Brian (October 14, 2015). "Meghan Trainor's "Like I'm Gonna Lose You (featuring John Legend)" attains platinum status in the US". Headline Planet.
  4. ^ "Billboard's Hot 100 Week of November 21, 2015". Billboard. November 10, 2015.
  5. ^ Caulfield, Keith (January 21, 2015). "Meghan Trainor's 'Title' Album Earns Mighty Debut at No. 1 on Billboard 200". Billboard.
  6. ^ "Check Out Sabrina Carpenter's New Single "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying"". Fanlala.
  7. ^ "Billy Currington To Release New Album WE ARE TONIGHT on September 17". Billy Currington Official Website.
  8. ^ "Big Yellow Dog Music".
  9. ^ "Playing The Field -- Sox pregame shows have La Salle County connections". My Web Times.
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