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Christian Bautista performed in Houston, Texas' most prestigious open theater, The Miller Outdoor Theater, recently, making him the first Filipino singer to do a full show in the 85-year-old venue.

 

The venue’s managing director Cissy Segall Davis with the help of KMPArtists agents Kristopher Mcdowell & Andrew Delicata, scouted many acts this year to celebrate its 85th anniversary and selected Asia's Balladeer Christian Bautista who headlined an evening of romantic ballads and Original Pilipino Music (OPM).

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What made the concert extra-special for Christian that he was backed up by some of the best American musicians: Tommy King from Maroon 5, Renee Olstead’s husband and keyboard player for Renee Olstead,  Jelando Johnson bass player for George Duke, Marion Medows & Kim Waters, Robert Perkins drummer for Michael Buble, Jay Leno, Late Night with David Letterman & Toni Braxton, Greg Petito lead guitarist for  Katherine Mcphee, Chita Rivera & Andy Bell, Peter Smith Keyboard player for Molly Ringwald and Natalie Cole.

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Christian performed for a full house that evening, singing his pop OPM ballads with a mix of American covers and Indonesian songs.