Hi, I’m Chris Strawder—most people just call me Strawder.
I was born and raised in Houston, Texas, but these days, I call Nashville, Tennessee, home.
I’m a musician, producer, writer, and arranger with a lifelong passion for music that goes far beyond just a career—it’s part of my purpose.
Since 2016, I’ve had the honor of serving as the Drummer and Music Director for Dove Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated artist Tauren Wells. Beyond that, I’m passionate about collaborating with other artists to bring their live shows to life, arranging music and creating performances that connect with audiences.
Artist Resumé
Aaron Cole- Aaron Lindsey- Allen Stone - Belonging Co. - Bernie Herms- Blanca - Blippi - Brandon Lake - Cece Winans - Christine D’clario - Coalo Zomarano -Courtnie Ramirez -Daniel Johnson - Danny Gokey - Davies - Da’Dra Greathouse - Dreamer Boy - Edgar Aguilar - Elevation Church - Emily Bear - Evan Craft - Gary Levox - Genessis & Nikki - Hollyn - Jafet Lora - James White - Jamiah - Jason Lizarraga - Jekalyn Carr - Jenn Johnson - Johnnyswim - Jordan Smith - Justin Cellum - Katy Nichole - Ke’Erron Sims - Kim Burrell - Koryn Hawthorne - Krystle Harper - McConico - Lakewood Church - Lakewood Music - Lydia Laird - Madison Ryann Ward - Mary Alessi - Matt Maher - Maverick City - Melvin Crispell lll - Michael Cochern - Mike Elizando - Miranda Curtis - Myra Alverez - Nando STL - Natalie Grant - Peter Collins - Phil Wickham - Ricardo Sanchez - Riley Clemmons - Shameka Dwight - Steve Crawford - Tauren Wells - Thalles Roberto - Tiffany Hudson- The McClary Sisters - Tobe Nwigwe - Tommy Sims - Warren Sylvester