Christopher William Ward, born on July 28, 1949, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a multifaceted Canadian songwriter, broadcaster, judge, and author. Ward's early career began in the 1970s while attending Trent University, where he was involved with the campus radio station. He signed with Warner Music and released his debut album, "Spark of Desire," in 1978, which included the single "Once in a Longtime."

Ward became a prominent figure in Canadian broadcasting as one of the original video jockeys (VJs) for MuchMusic, Canada's music video network, in 1984. He was known for his interviews with major artists like Paul McCartney and Tina Turner and hosted shows such as "City Limits." Ward's broadcasting career also included being a judge on the Canadian reality TV show "The Next Star."

As a songwriter, Christopher Ward is best known for writing the Billboard number one hit "Black Velvet," performed by Alannah Myles. His songwriting credits extend to artists such as Diana Ross, Hilary Duff, Backstreet Boys, and Wynonna Judd. Ward has contributed music to TV series like "Instant Star" and the "Degrassi" franchise, as well as Cirque du Soleil's "Banana Shpeel."

Ward has also authored several novels and an oral history of MuchMusic titled "Is This Live?" He co-hosts the podcast "Famous Lost Words." Christopher Ward splits his time between Toronto, ON, and Los Angeles, CA.