Born and bred in Ashtabula, Connor studied opera at the Eastman School of Music and has since toured the country as a professional vocalist. Notable theatre performances have included lead roles in Damn Yankees, Guys and Dolls, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Forever Plaid and Miss Saigon. Connor has been a featured soloist with both the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Cleveland Orchestra, served as executive music supervisor to the Discovery Channel and is currently on tour to support his third full-length album, "Prizefighter." Along with his band, Connor has performed with several national tours, including Ashlee Simpson, Huey Lewis and The News, Edwin McCain, Kevin Bacon, and Mariah Carey.