Christopher Cross is an American singer-songwriter from San Antonio, Texas, best known for his soft rock music style in the late 1970s and early 1980s. His eponymous debut album, released in 1979, won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year for the hit "Sailing", marking a milestone in Grammy history. Cross's distinctive voice and melodic compositions, typified by complex chord structures and intricate arrangements, have significantly influenced the adult contemporary genre. Despite experiencing a decline in popularity in subsequent decades, his early success solidified his place in music history.