Charissa Mrowka & Country Cross is fronted by a 17 year old singer/songwriter/recording artist, who has performed all around WI, IL, IN, OH, and TN, at every type of venue from smaller intimate stages to main stages at country festivals, state & county fairs, indoor theaters, amphitheaters, and even at the House of Blues (Chicago & Cleveland). Many of these performances have been spots opening di
rectly for and/or the festival day for many stars since the age of 8. Some of those stars include; Billy Currington, Rodney Atkins, Lonestar, Trick Pony, Pat Green, Chuck Wicks, Danielle Peck, the Oak Ridge Boys, Jo Dee Messina, Joe Diffie, Kellie Pickler, Heidi Newfield, Neal McCoy, Gretchen Wilson, and Hannah Montana stars, Mitchel Musso and Billy Ray Cyrus. She has also opened for teen starsHonor Society, KSM, Jimmy Robbins, and Cody Simpson. In addition to rubbing elbows with the stars, Charissa has won or placed in numerous talent competitions from Colgate Country Showdowns to Battle of the Bands contests, both live and online contests. Charissa is extremely proud of her CD released in July 2012, titled "Simply Together," which consists of only her original music. Her music video for the title track can be viewed at www.youtube.com/charissaonline#p/a/u/0/Cjg-x_KbGc0
Although Charissa has the ability to captivate an audience with just her voice and her guitar, she has been performing with her own band, “Auburn Sky,” since the age of 10. However, for the 2012 season she assembled a new, younger, powerhouse band, “Country Cross.”
Charissa & Country Cross had an exciting and eventful summer performing at multiple venues in Nashville on Broadway (Rippy’s, H***y Tonk Central, Tootsie's, & National Underground) during the 2012 CMA Music Fest, as well as, opening for Hunter Hayes, Jerrod Niemann, LeAnn Rimes, and Phil Vassar at various festivals.
2013 looks to be another exciting and incredibly busy summer opening for stars like Darius Rucker, Randy Houser, Florida-Georgia Line, Kellie Pickler, Phil Vassar, and several others TBD. Charissa and Country Cross are also proud to be represented by Ford Motors sponsorship at numerous county fairs for the entire month of July! We are excited to perform at several repeat locations around Nashville during CMA Fest for the 2nd consecutive year. If you are looking to bring energetic, professional, family-friendly entertainment to your event, we encourage you to visit:
