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Brad Paisley Announces Beat This Summer Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:58:30 +0000

We can't think of a better way to beat the summer heat than with some live country music, doled out by Brad Paisley. The singer, who is gearing up for the April 9 release of 'Wheelhouse,' has announced the first leg of his Beat This Summer Tour.

CMA to Honor Chris Young With Triple Play Award

Megan Pacella — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:00:50 +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… [...]

Brantley Gilbert and Chris Young Set for 'Nashville' Cameos

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:00:20 +0000

DVR alert! Brantley Gilbert and Chris Young are ready for their close-ups. That is, their small screen close-ups. Gilbert and Young are two of the hottest young male stars in country music, and they will both make cameos on one of the hottest hit dramas of the 2012-2013 TV season. The guys will guest on [...]

Chris Young Placed on Vocal Rest, Postpones Concerts

Billy Dukes — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:30:19 +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 [...]

Chris Young Predicts What 2013 Will Bring for Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton and More

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:00:55 +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 [...]

Chris Young, 'I Can Take It From There' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:00:53 +0000

Chris Young's 'I Can Take It From There' lyrics fit the singer's sound and style to a tee. That's exactly what songwriter Ben Hayslip was hoping for when he began to outline the song, which he finished with Young and Rhett Akins.

Chris Young, 'I Can Take It From There' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:30:43 +0000

Chris Young darkens his stamp as country music’s most reliable romancer with his new single ‘I Can Take It From There.’ The uptempo lover is reminiscent of ‘Gettin’ You Home,’ but not quite that sexy. ‘I Can Take It From There’ is the start of a fun night in. Young doesn’t stray from his traditional [...]

Carrie Underwood, Chris Young Named Sexiest Country Stars of 2012

Billy Dukes — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:30:01 +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 — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:30:02 +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.

Chris Young Gets a Black Eye

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:00:30 +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 [...]

KLAW Country Song Showdown Thomas Rhett vs. Chris Young [POLL]

Frank Seres — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:43:36 +0000

Our Country Song Showdown winner from last week was The Band Perry with “Postcards from Paris”, just edging out Lady Antebellum’s “Wanted You More”. This week, we are pairing a couple of Country’s Hottest guys, Chris Young and Thomas Rhett. Place your votes until midnight, July 15, 2012 for your favorite!

Chris Young Tour Bus Almost Catches Fire

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 18:57:23 +0000

One club that singer Chris Young doesn’t want membership in is the ‘Bus on Fire’ club. In recent months, the likes of Jerrod Niemann and Lee Brice have witnessed their tour vehicles fall victim to fiery blazes. Young was almost among their ranks last Friday (June 30), when his vehicle caught fire in Charlotte, N.C.

Favorite Chris Young Song – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:00:52 +0000

It seems like Chris Young has been a part of the Nashville fabric for so long that it’s surprising to learn the singer is only 27-years-old. Today (June 12) is his birthday, and we’re honoring the hitmaker and ACM Award nominee by letting his fans decide the all-time greatest Chris Young song. So, which one is your favorite?

Chris Young Treats Himself to an Early Birthday Present

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:30:16 +0000

On Tuesday (June 12), Chris Young turns 27-years-old. “I’m getting old, man!” the singer said, laughing when Taste of Country asked him of his birthday plans. “That’s old! I’m almost 30! I’m just really going to take the day off.” But taking the day off isn’t the only way Young will treat himself. As it [...]

Chris Young Launches New Artist Development Company in Nashville

Megan Pacella — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:00:08 +0000

Chris Young must really love music. As if his busy performing schedule (he’s been out on the road with Miranda Lambert and her dogs this year) wasn’t enough to curb his appetite for the music industry, Young is opening a new artist development and production company in Music City. But hey, if a successful country music star doesn’t know how to manage artists, who does?

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

Megan Pacella — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:00:29 +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 Auctions Off Grandmother's Handmade Quilts to Benefit St. Jude

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:30:13 +0000

Chris Young has always been eager jump at any opportunity to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Now, with the help of his beloved grandmother, Young is offering fans rare, one-of-a-kind quilts made by Nanny’s own little sweet hands! Every month, Nanny will whip up special quilts with a Chris Young theme, [...]

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.’