Artists similar to
Chris Rea
In short
The artists most similar to Chris Rea are Mariah Carey, Elton John, Michael Bublé, Dean Martin and Paul McCartney, from the same blues, blues rock and rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Chris Rea?
The artists most similar to Chris Rea are Mariah Carey, Elton John, Michael Bublé, Dean Martin and Paul McCartney, from the same blues, blues rock and rock circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Chris Rea?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Nat King Cole, R.E.M. and Johnny Cash have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Chris Rea" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Chris Rea?
Chris Rea is usually associated with blues, blues rock, rock and british blues (artist · GB · born 1951), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 26 October 2026.