Chris McHugh is one of the most sought-after drummers in the Nashville recording scene.  His playing can be heard on thousands of recordings dating back to the mid-1980s.  He has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Michael Bolton, Blake Shelton, Toby Keith, LeAnn Rimes, Wynonna Judd, Brooks & Dunn, Sara Evans, Reba McIntire, Faith Hill, Kenny Rogers, Jars of Clay, Peter Cetera, Trace Adkins, Jewel, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Martina McBride, Lionel Richie, Amy Grant, Olivia Newton-John, and countless others.

Currently, Chris McHugh is the touring drummer and musical director for the 4-time GRAMMY Award winning Country superstar, Keith Urban, with whom he has been playing since the late 1990s.

Chris McHugh recently sat down with Innovative Percussion to discuss playing with Keith Urban, the design of his CM-1 Signature Model, and why he plays IP!

Chris McHugh demonstrates and explains the design concepts of the KDB-1 Kick Drum Beater from Innovative Percussion.