Instagram/Chris Cron & Bruce Johnst Music Nashville singer Chris Cron joins The Beach Boys after Bruce Johnston's 61-year retirement. From tribute act to the real thing, his dream comes true. March 26, 2026 AceShowbiz - Early in 2026, Chris Cron, a Nashville-based singer known for his work with the Beach Boys tribute group Pet Sounds Live, received an unexpected call that would change his career.