Chris Fertitta:  

Life Hello everyone, I entered SWT in the fall of '77, transferred to UT Austin in '81, and graduated in '82 with a BBA in marketing. Upon graduation I lived, worked, and played music in Austin for 9 years, formed my own band in '88, which is also the year that I got married. In '91 I made the move to Nashville and have been living here ever since. In '94 my wife and I separated. We divorced in early 96. The next few years were a difficult time in my life. I entered a period of soul searching, career reassessment, and personal growth. By the time the new millennium rolled around, I was 41 and still waiting tables. I gave myself until mid-year for something to happen. In mid-April I was approached by Anita Cochran, a recording artist for Warner Brothers, and offered an audition to tour with her band. I auditioned, got the job, and spent most of the year touring all over the country. It was just an INCREDIBLE year for me! In 2001 Anita didn't tour, but we did play a few choice dates, including a couple of shows in Zurich, Switzerland, as well as an opener for Stevie Wonder in downtown Detroit in front of over 1.5 million people. On the romantic front, this time was also the beginning of what would become a 5 year relationship with Sas, whom some of you met at our 25th Reunion in 2002. Sas and I were in a relationship for 5 years which ended 5 years ago and was, to say the least, very difficult. However, the unexpected, but incredible blessing from that relationship is my 5 year old little girl who is just beautiful and is the absolute LOVE of my life. I am a Daddy for the first time and am SO LOVING it. I share custody with Sas and we split each week 50/50 and have been doing so for almost 5 years now. I currently work for The B...Expand for more