[2] His favorite male singers include Jason Mraz, Justin Timberlake, James Brown, and Michael Jackson.

During American Idol, Chris received many comparisons to Justin Timberlake, including from judge Randy Jackson.

"To be even mentioned in the same sentence as someone so successful, it's great," Richardson told the Associated Press on Thursday the day after his elimination in a phone interview.

He has also said in an interview that he has written songs for winner Jordin Sparks and Phil Stacey and plans on writing with Gina Glocksen.

[5] On April 19, 2008, Richardson appeared as a surprise guest at Jason Mraz's "Music, Magic and Makepeace Tour."

On March 20, 2009, Richardson was the opening act for Josh Hodge in New York City at the Canal Room, performing a couple of songs, including "All Alone."

In May 2009, he appeared on the red carpet for the American Idol finale, as well as a "Relay for Life" charity event at Currituck County High School.

[11] In 2013, he released two new songs "Collecting"[12] and "Why You Mad"[13] which were followed by a Kickstarter campaign in 2014 to help fund a mixtape and tour which did not make its goal.

[20] Later that year, he was featured on the international single "Bigger Better Faster" with Follow Your Instinct and Busta Rhymes which hit the Top 3 in Japan.

[21] On December 7, 2015, he premiered a cover of Bryson Tiller's hit "Don't" on his official media handles which garnered positive reviews.