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Listen to Chris Young's New Song 'Aw Naw' [VIDEO]

Rob Banks — Thu, 02 May 2013 05:30:19 +0000

Chris Young has become one of my favorite artists over the past couple years. He’s fresh, and his music is current and relevant but doesn’t ever stray too far from being “country”. His first single coming off his new album is going to be “Aw Naw” He belts out the chorus: Aw naw, somebody just [...]

Chris Young to Perform National Anthem, Free Concert at Talladega Superspeedway

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:00:23 +0000

Chris Young will be performing the national anthem at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama during Aaron’s Dream Weekend, which takes place May 3 through May 5. So that’s right around the corner. Young will offer up his version of ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ on Saturday, May 4, prior to Aaron’s 312 NASCAR Nationwide Series race, which [...]

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.

Stars Take Us Behind the Scenes at 2013 ACM Awards [PICTURES]

Rob Banks — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:36:14 +0000

Dierks Bentley reminds us that even at these star-studded events, the stars too are just normal people. “I am first a country music FAN. 2nd, I am an artist”. He got to meet someone he grew up listening to last night, Garth Brooks, for the first time. It was a great night, and the stars [...]

Country Club Members, Get Info On a Brad Paisley Presale!

Wendy Lynn — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:00:27 +0000

Brad Paisley comes to Darien Lake this year with Lee Brice and Chris Young on Friday, July 12. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 5 at 10 a.m., but we’re giving Country Club members access to a presale on Thursday (April 4) from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.! Current Country Club members, make sure you’re [...]

Chris Young 'Married' His Sister

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:22:19 +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?

Chris Young, Scotty McCreery Sign Toby's Jeans For Roswell Park

Wendy Lynn — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:51:02 +0000

Toby’s Jeans were out this weekend getting signed by two more of country’s hottest new stars. Scotty McCreery played the Rapids Theatre on Friday night (February 15) and was kind enough to sign Toby’s stage-worn jeans to benefit Roswell Park Cancer Institute. On Saturday (February 16), I met up with Chris Young at Club Infinity [...]

Chris Young Kisses a Moose!

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:00:47 +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 Predicts What 2013 Will Bring for Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton and More

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:00:55 +0000

Is Chris Young a psychic? Well, maybe… but probably not. As we prepare to close out 2012 and welcome 2013, everyone is starting to dream up what the new year will bring. In the latest issue of People Country, Young was asked to predict what he saw happening in the lives and careers of some [...]

Friday Night Fight: Kristy Lee Cook Vs. Chris Young

Brett Alan — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:17:12 +0000

Kristy Lee Cook is on her second week on The Friday Night Fight. Her song Airborne Ranger Infantry is back again to take on Chris Young’s latest called I Can Take It From There. It’s Friday Night! Let’s get it on!! Kristy Lee Cook — Airborne Ranger Infantry Chris Young — I Can Take [...]

Check Out Chris Young's New Song 'I Can Take It From There' [POLL / AUDIO]

Wendy Lynn — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:30:37 +0000

Chris Young hit the scene after winning the reality singing competition ‘Nashville Star’ in 2006. He released the song “Voices,” which wasn’t a hit at first. it took some time for Chris to finally get the attention of country programmers. The song “Gettin’ You Home (Black Dress Song)” was what really got him noticed, and [...]

Carrie Underwood, Chris Young Named Sexiest Country Stars of 2012

Billy Dukes — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:30:01 +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 09:30:02 +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.

Jo Dee Messina Dubs Chris Young 'Ugly, Arrogant and Rude'

Megan Pacella — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:00:48 +0000

It’s not clear what exactly happened when Jo Dee Messina and Chris Young came face to face recently, but it definitely left a bad taste in the ‘My Give a Damn’s Busted’ hitmaker’s mouth. Messina took to her Twitter page early Tuesday morning (July 24) to let her 42,000 followers know that she was less than impressed by rising country music star Chris Young.

Chris Young Welcomes Spring With A Party [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:00:50 +0000

Chris Young just did what not too many Country artists have ever been able to do. He just scored his fifth #1 hit in a row with “You”. He was extremely surprised with “You” going #1 because the song had more of an R & B feel rather than a country feel. He explains what [...]

People Country Names Blake Shelton 'Country's Hottest Guy'

Wendy Lynn — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:07:19 +0000

No surprise to me that People Country magazine has named Blake Shelton Country’s Hottest Guy. I admit my heart rate goes up a bit anytime I see Blake, he’s hot!!! The latest issue out Friday lists the hottest guys in country music. Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and young guns Chris Young, Dierks Bentley were [...]

Who Is Country Music's Hottest Bachelor?

Josh — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:08:40 +0000

If you look at his record over the last 3 years your answer to the question "Who Is Country Music's Hottest Bachelor?".....It's Chris Young! Chris Young has taken home the title in 2009 and 2011. This year he's up against names like Kenny Chesney, Billy Currington, Jake Owen and Jerrod Niemann. Some young bucks are in the mix as well, names like Scotty McCreery, the fellas of The Band Perry- Neil and Reid, Hunter Hayes and more.

Chris Young Joins The Five In A Row Number One Club [VIDEO]

Wendy Lynn — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:11:51 +0000

Last week Chris Young received his first ‘male vocalist’ nomination at the ACM’s and now he’s accomplished something that’s only been accomplished by a number of artists. What is it you ask? His new song ‘You’ just went number 1 on the Billboard chart and it’s the 5th time in a row that Chris has been at the top of the charts.

Country Quickie:Chris Young Gives Back, Kellie Pickler Delivers Moonshine & More…..[VIDEO]

Josh — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:10:01 +0000

Chris Young has a few less pieces of recording equipment today. The singer recently donated some of his audio equipment and a few additional accessories to Middle Tennessee State University! Young, who attended Middle Tennessee State, also makes it a point to…….. perform there regularly. By the way, Young is nominated for 2 ACM awards……Male [...]

Chris Young Performs On 'Ellen' [VIDEO]

Wendy Lynn — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:12:03 +0000

I usually set my DVR for the ‘Ellen’ show each weekday and this week I was thrilled to see Chris Young perfom on the show. Heres video if you missed it.