He's been in a band for a long, long time. It shows.
The other contestants are just singers. He's a frontman for a rock band.
I think Chris is my favorite overall. He wants to win this, and he's willing to work to get it done. Rock on, Chris!
FWIW, Taylor is also in a band and has recorded a couple of CD's. He played all over the southeast in everything from college fraternity band parties to bars to bigger shows.