Chris Willman

Chris Willman is a seasoned entertainment journalist with extensive experience in music criticism and writing. Currently serving as a Senior Writer and Chief Music Critic at Variety since September 2018, Willman has contributed to various prestigious publications, including Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, and the Los Angeles Times. An accomplished liner notes and bio writer for numerous iconic artists, including Bob Dylan and Pink, Willman has also authored a book titled "Rednecks & Bluenecks: The Politics of Country Music," praised by notable publications. Willman's career spans multiple decades, beginning in the entertainment industry in 1984, with a strong foundation in writing through education at California State University, Long Beach.