BREAK THE SPELL

Personnel: Chris Daughtry (vocals); Brian Craddock, Josh Steely (guitar); Howard Benson (keyboards, keyboard programming); Robin Diaz (drums). Audio Mixers: Chris Lord-Alge; Andrew Schubert; Brad Townsend. Recording information: Bay 7 Studios, Valley Village; Sparky Dark Studio, Calabasas, CA; Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA; The Gray Curtain Studio. Photographer: Chapman Baehler. Former American Idol fan favorite turned post-grunge star Chris Daughtry returns with his band's third studio effort, 2011's Break the Spell. Once again featuring production from Howard Benson, who produced Daughtry's 2007 self-titled debut and 2009's Leave This Town, Break the Spell includes the leadoff single "Renegade."

• Format: CD
• Released: 11/21/2011