by Linda SeidaCraig Chambers is the real deal: the cowboy music performer with a soothing baritone was actually a cowboy at one time in his native state of Texas. After performing all of the various ranch chores job required of him, he frequently found himself on the receiving end of requests to sing and play his guitar. His popularity grew, spreading off the range and into the regions rodeos, ranch dances, and other events. Sometimes he even performed at the dance that followed a rodeo after participating in several of the days events. When he decided to make music his career, he began working Texas dancehalls before heading to Nashville. Eventually, Chambers landed in New York where he devoted four years to the musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas on Broadway. Chambers played the role of narrator and bandleader. More work followed in commercials. His appearances include New Yorks Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Oklaho...