A native of Tigard, Oregon, singer/songwriter Christian Burghardt showed musical promise from a young age singing karaoke at family functions and eventually learning the guitar in his early teens. While studying pre-med and playing football for Oregon State University, he was injured during a game and, while recovering in his dorm room, began to write and record songs. With his soulful voice and easy acoustic pop style, Burghardt continued to write songs and perform around the Portland area. While recovering from a second football injury, he was contacted by producer Camus Cel...