Chantz Kacey, born Courtney Kinard, is a multi-talented 23-year-old with an unstoppable drive to succeed!

Chantz has gained continuous notoriety for his skills as an R&B artist and songwriter and most recently has been a member of the cast for Diddy and MTV's reality show, Making The Band 4.  As he is gains popularity among his peers in the R&B industry, Chantz continues to work hard to prove himself in the music business.

Chantz has been on over 5,000 compilations and mix tapes.  He had a stunning performance at "Showtime at the Apollo”, as well as many other performances and talent shows throughout the country.

The young Chantz Kacey was raised in York, a small urban city in Pennsylvania, as the oldest of four boys.  Chantz and his younger brothers were raised in the church, where their mother is the assistant pastor, under the loving care of their parents.  While growing up, Kacey sang on the youth AND adult choirs in church… often singing lead vocals for both choirs.  With an ear, tone, pitch, and vocal control far beyond his years, he began to develop a desire to showcase this blessing as often as he could.  His younger brothers also began to hone their vocal skills, in the footsteps of their older brother and became background vocalists during Chantz’s live performances.  Chantz’s natural ability as a performer was impossible to ignore.

Chantz would continue to sing in choirs including his high school’s gospel choir and concert choir for the schools best concert singers, as well as being a member of two singing groups with his classmates, “Gifted” and “X-Cell”. After high school, Chantz decide to pursue his music career as a solo artist and as a writer.

A recognizable face… a remarkable performer… a smooth vocalist… a powerful lyricist… Chantz has begun to separate himself from other artist in the industry.  As he continues to perfect his craft, one can only imagine how much of an impact this rising star will have on the future of R&B!