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Chris Young Says New Album Will Better Reflect His Live Show

Billy Dukes — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:24:21 +0000

As the fourth single from 'Neon' nears the top of the charts, Chris Young is preparing to release new music. The singer tells Taste of Country that his next album is finished and the focus is on tempo. Fans can expect a faster paced-record than his previous three, one that better reflects his live show.

Chris Young 'Married' His Sister

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:35:19 +0000

Chris Young, who enjoyed a sold out show in New York City this week, stopped by 'Katie' to chat with host Katie Couric about the single life, the road life, groupies and the subtle pressure his grandmother has put on him to settle down. He also revealed that he married his sister. Wait, what?

CMA to Honor Chris Young With Triple Play Award

Megan Pacella — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:39:50 +0000

Last year was a huge year for Chris Young, and so far, it looks like 2013 is on pace to be just as good for the singer's country music career. On Jan. 29, the Country Music Association will honor Young with the Triple Play Award, a coveted honor reserved for songwriters who have written three No. 1 songs in a 12-month period.

Chris Young Kisses a Moose!

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 20:00:47 +0000

Chris Young may be one of country music’s most eligible bachelors, but the singer recently planted a smooch on an unlikely recipient: a stuffed moose. Young shared a photo of himself laying one on what appears to be a taxidermied moose on Instagram, which was clearly meant for laughs. He posted: “Just chilling in Colorado… [...]

Chris Young Placed on Vocal Rest, Postpones Concerts

Billy Dukes — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:52:19 +0000

The Liquid Neon Tour will be on hiatus until Chris Young gets his voice back. The singer has been put on vocal rest, forcing him to reschedule upcoming shows in Huntsville, Ala., Savannah, Ga. and Chattanooga, Tenn. According to a statement on the singer’s Facebook page, tickets for the Dec. 6, 7 and 8 shows [...]

Carrie Underwood, Chris Young Named Sexiest Country Stars of 2012

Billy Dukes — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:59:01 +0000

It's official! Carrie Underwood and Chris Young are sexy. In fact, they're the sexiest. The pair beat out eighteen other country singers -- 9 females and 9 males -- in a recent Taste of Country poll, with Underwood running away with the title with over 41 percent of votes. It was a little closer on the male side, as Young (26 percent) was followed closely by Trace Adkins and Luke Bryan.

Chris Young Reunites With Wounded Warrior Pal During Visit to Air Force Base

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:29:02 +0000

Chris Young had the chance to catch up with an old friend during a visit to Minot Air Force Base last week. The singer stopped by the base for a CD signing with some of our country’s finest airmen as part of his work with Stars for Stripes and the Minot Exchange. While there, he was reunited with Wounded Warrior Scott Lilley, whom he first met in 2009 while working with Stars for Stripes.

Chris Young Gets a Black Eye

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:26:30 +0000

Chris Young may have proved some people wrong over the weekend, but not on purpose. Sunday afternoon (July 15), the singer posted the picture seen here, which shows his eyelid all red and purple, bruised after a little accident which apparently involved his guitar. “See guys… You CAN almost give yourself a black eye with [...]

Chris Young Debuts New Video for 'Neon' During Live Chat

Megan Pacella — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:29:29 +0000

On Wednesday afternoon (May 9), Chris Young debuted his glowing (literally) new video for ‘Neon’ during a live streaming event. If you took part in the live chat, you know that the ‘Tomorrow’ hitmaker is as nice in ‘person’ as you would expect. After debuting the video, Young patiently answered dozens of questions and even dished some details about why he chose to make ‘Neon’ a single.

Chris Young Dishes on Touring With Miranda Lambert — and Her Dogs

Megan Pacella — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:00:30 +0000

For the past few months, Chris Young has been traveling with Miranda Lambert as the opener for her On Fire Tour. Of course, Young was excited to kick off shows for the firecracker country songstress — but he didn’t really think about how many dogs would travel alongside her ahead of time. Fortunately, he admires the way Lambert treats her four-legged friends.

Chris Young Gets the Crowd Going With 'Save Water Drink Beer' at 2012 ACM Awards

Cristin Maher — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:26:56 +0000

Tonight at the 2012 ACM Awards, after Carrie Underwood took the stage to perform her new single ‘Good Girl,’ hosts Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire introduced two-time nominee Chris Young, who got the crowd pumped with a live rendition of ‘Save Water, Drink Beer.’

Miranda Lambert Reveals Chris Young's Hidden Talent: Breakdancing

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:30:21 +0000

Miranda Lambert and Chris Young sat down at the table with the ladies of CBS’ ‘The Talk’ on Thursday morning, and Lambert decided to offer up a little nugget of trivia about the 26-year-old country crooner joining her on the show. “I have a secret that I know,” she began, pausing. “About him — but you’re not going to expect what I’m about to say.”

Nashville Star Contestants: Where Are They Now?

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:20:46 +0000

Not long after American Idol began to get people's attention, another singing competition decided to give Idol a run for it's money. Nashville Star aired for six seasons on NBC and and USA Network, and produced some of the biggest names in country music. We thought we'd remind you of some of these names and [...]

Chris Young Faces Jon Pardi On Today's Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:32:19 +0000

Chris Young and his latest song 'Neon' gets another Daily Duel victory, this time defeating the latest from Eden's Edge - 'Too Good To Be True' - with over 80% of the vote.

Young will now go against Jon Pardi. He is a relative newcomer but Eric Church and Luke Bryan have thought highly enough of him to ask that he open their shows.

Eden's Edge Battles Chris Young On Today's Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:30:17 +0000

Chris Young and his latest song ‘Neon’ tries for another win on today’s Daily Duel as he takes on the latest from Eden’s Edge – ‘Too Good To Be True.’ Here’s ‘Neon’ by Chris Young Here’s Eden’s Edge with ‘Too Good To Be True’

Toby Keith Takes On Chris Young On Today's Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:34:19 +0000

Chris Young and his latest song 'Neon' is our current champion on Danny's Daily Duel.

Today, Young will takes on the latest from Toby Keith - 'Beers Ago'

Chris Young And Justin Moore Tangle On Today's Daily Duel [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:32:21 +0000

'Til My Last Day' is the new song from Justin Moore and it is our current champion on the Daily Duel.

Today, Moore will make his first title defense as he takes on 'Neon', the latest from Chris Young.

Blake Shelton, Chris Young + More Added to 2012 ACM Awards Performers Lineup

Brittany Joy Cooper — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:05:24 +0000

Today, the Academy of Country Music announced an additional star-studded lineup of performers for the 47th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, which will take place the evening of Sunday, April 1. Included in the newly-unrolled cast of country greats are Blake Shelton, Lady Antebellum, Chris Young, the Band Perry and Rascal Flatts. Arguably one of the biggest nights in country music, second only to the CMAs, the awards show will be broadcast live from Las Vegas’ MGM Grand.

Hank Williams Jr. to Hit the Road on Taking Back the Country Tour

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:24:43 +0000

When Hank Williams Jr. tours, he never seems to have trouble finding fellow country artists — or artists of any genre for that matter — to help him out in the opening act slots. It was no different when it came time to look for his musical pals to lend their time to his forthcoming Taking Back the Country tour, set to kick off next month.

Chris Young Scores No. 1 Song With 'You'

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:30:27 +0000

This week, Chris Young has once again topped the charts with his latest single, ‘You.’ With a new No. 1 under his belt, Young’s chart-topping streak increases to five straight No. 1 hits, following the success of ‘Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),’ ‘The Man I Want to Be,’ ‘Voices’ and ‘Tomorrow.’