Chris McHugh is one of the most sought-after drummers in the Nashville recording scene.  His playing can be heard on thousands of recordings dating back to the mid-1980s.  He has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Michael Bolton, Blake Shelton, Toby Keith, LeAnn Rimes, Wynonna Judd, Brooks & Dunn, Sara Evans, Reba McIntire, Faith Hill, Kenny Rogers, Jars of Clay, Peter Cetera, Trace Adkins, Jewel, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Martina McBride, Lionel Richie, Amy Grant, Olivia Newton-John, and countless others.

Currently, Chris McHugh is the touring drummer and musical director for the 4-time GRAMMY Award winning Country superstar, Keith Urban, with whom he has been playing since the late 1990s.