Chris Thile

American musician and radio personality
Person human Q596779
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Chris Thile

Summary

Chris Thile is a human[1]. He was born in Oceanside[2]. He was born on February 20, 1981[3]. He worked as a musician[4], singer-songwriter[5], guitarist[6], and radio personality[7]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,185 views/month, #6,546 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Chris Thile's place of birth was Oceanside[2].
  • Chris Thile was born on February 20, 1981[3].
  • Chris Thile was married to Claire Coffee[9].
  • Chris Thile held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Chris Thile worked as a musician[4].
  • Chris Thile's professions included singer-songwriter[5].
  • Chris Thile's professions included guitarist[6].
  • Chris Thile worked as a radio personality[7].
  • Chris Thile's education included a stint at Murray State University[11].
  • Chris Thile received the MacArthur Fellows Program[12].
  • Chris Thile received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album[13].
  • Chris Thile is recorded as male[14].
  • Chris Thile's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Chris Thile's genre is bluegrass music[16].
  • Chris Thile's record label is recorded as Sugar Hill Records[17].
  • Chris Thile's Commons category is recorded as Chris Thile[18].
  • Chris Thile's given name is recorded as Chris[19].
  • Chris Thile's official website is recorded as http://www.nonesuch.com/artists/chris-thile[20].
  • Chris Thile's instrument is recorded as banjo[21].
  • Chris Thile's instrument is recorded as mandolin[22].
  • Chris Thile's instrument is recorded as guitar[23].
  • Chris Thile's start of work period is recorded as 1989[24].
  • Chris Thile's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+64619'}[25].
  • Chris Thile's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+63862'}[26].
  • Chris Thile's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+27900'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Chris Thile's place of birth was Oceanside[2]. He was born on February 20, 1981[3].

Education

Chris Thile was educated at Murray State University[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[4], singer-songwriter[5], guitarist[6], and radio personality[7].

Recognition

Awards received include MacArthur Fellows Program[12], a science award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1981[30] and Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album[13], a music award[31], in United States[32], founded in 2001[33].

Personal Life

Among Chris Thile's spouses was Claire Coffee[9].

Why It Matters

Chris Thile ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,185 views/month, #6,546 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Chris Thile born?

Born in Oceanside[2], Chris Thile…

Who was Chris Thile married to?

Chris Thile's spouses include Claire Coffee[9].

What did Chris Thile do for work?

Chris Thile worked as musician[4], singer-songwriter[5], guitarist[6], and radio personality[7].

Where did Chris Thile go to school?

Chris Thile was educated at Murray State University[11].

What awards did Chris Thile receive?

Honors received include MacArthur Fellows Program[12] and Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official website http://www.nonesuch.com/artists/chris-thile
    Website
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    Instrument banjo, mandolin, guitar
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