Christopher Adam Daughtry is a Grammy nominated American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter who is currently the lead singer of the band Daughtry. He was the fourth-place finalist on the highly publicized fifth season of American Idol, eliminated from the competition on May 10, 2006. After his fallout from Idol, he was given a record deal by RCA Records, along with 19 Entertainment. His band's self-titled debut album sold more than 1 million copies after just 5 weeks of release, becoming the fastest selling debut rock album in history. In its ninth week of release, the album reached number one on the Billboard charts. Daughtry is the fourth most successful American Idol contestant in the history of the show, in terms of record sales, behind Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Clay Aiken. He is the most successful contestant from his season and the most successful non-winner or non-runner up.

Born December 26, 1979, his primary personality traits are ruled by the Chinese Zodiac elemental animal, the Earth Sheep. Being in touch with the good Earth grounds the already stable Sheep. Although like any Sheep he must deal with occasional temporary loss of self-confidence, the Earth in this year gives him a more solid base. Earth grounding makes family especially important for him, and a happy family life is essential to his well being.