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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.

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 21:15:19 +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 and Steel Magnolia Featured on Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:13:08 +0000

It was an epic battle between Steel Magnolia and Steve Holy on our last Country Clash.

With just 4 hours of voting to go Holy held a lead of nearly 50 votes, but a late surge gave Steel Magnolia their 5th straight win. Today, they will tangle with the new song from Chris Young.

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

Billy Dukes — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:30:43 +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 Tour Bus Almost Catches Fire

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:50:23 +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.

My Wife Thinks You're Dead, This Day in Country Music – June 12th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:04:00 +0000

2009 – Shania Twain speaks to fans for the first time about her split from Robert John “Mutt” Lange in an online letter, saying she’s “inspired by my pain to write.” She also notes she’s gone skydiving and deep-sea diving for the first time. 2004 – Terri Clark becomes the first Canadian-born female to [...]

Chris Young Goes For Hall – Dierks Stands In The Way [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:44:18 +0000

Chris Young and his latest song 'Neon' is going for win number 7 on today's Country Clash, which would put the song into our Hall of Fame.

However, Young needs to get past the new song from Dierks Bentley - '5-1-5-0'.

Newcomer Jon Pardi Takes On Chris Young On Today's Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:17:40 +0000

Chris Young and his latest song 'Neon' defeated the new song from the group Eden's Edge - 'Too Good To Be True with 70% of the vote in the latest KICKS 105 Country Clash.

Young will now go for win number 5 as he takes on newcomer Jon Pardi.

Chris Young Goes Against Eden's Edge On Today's Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:31:20 +0000

Chris Young and his latest song ‘Neon’ is now going for their 4th straight win on the KICKS 105 Country Clash. Today, Young will face the new song from the group Eden’s Edge – ‘Too Good To Be True. Here’s ‘Neon’ by Chris Young And here’s Eden’s Edge with ‘Too Good To Be True’ [...]

New Champ Chris Young Battles Toby Keith On Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:47:44 +0000

Our last Country Clash featured the new songs from champion Justin Moore and challenger Chris Young. It was a close race, but with 53% of the vote, we have a new Clash champion.

'Neon' by Chris Young will now take on 'Beers Ago' by Toby Keith.

Justin Moore And Chris Young Square Off In Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:40:43 +0000

The new single from Justin Moore, 'Til My Last Day', is our newest champion on the KICKS 105 Country Clash after taking over 80% of the vote yesterday in defeating 'Bar' by Sonia Leigh.

Today, Moore has quite a challenge as he'll be going up against an artist who has 5 straight number one's going for him. Chris Young is today's challenger with 'Neon'.

Jerrod Niemann Dreams About Collaborating With Miranda Lambert + Chris Young on Tour

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:30:42 +0000

As Jerrod Niemann gears up to spend the next several weeks on the road with Miranda Lambert and Chris Young on the On Fire Tour, the singer-songwriter has shared high hopes of doing some collaborations off the stage, as well as on, with his labelmates.

Chris Young Scores No. 1 Song With 'You'

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:00:27 +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.’

The Dukes Debut This Day In Country Music – January 26th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:00:24 +0000

2010 – Capitol releases Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” album. 2010 – Keith Urban and John Mayer shoot an installment of “CMT Crossroads” at Liberty Hall in Franklin, Tennessee, for an audience that includes Jake Owen, Taylor Swift, Kix Brooks and Love And Theft’s Eric Gunderson. 2009 – RCA releases Chris Young’s “Gettin’ [...]

Today's Year End Country Clash Features Blake Shelton And Chris Young [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:40:18 +0000

'God Gave Me You' by Blake Shelton took 67% of the vote in yesterday's battle with 'Dirt Road Anthem' by Jason Aldean.

Shelton will try to defend his title today by taking on 'Tomorrow' by Chris Young.

Listen to both songs after the jump.

Chris Young Starts 'No Alcohol December'

Amanda Hensel — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:36:39 +0000

Chris Young is taking a month-long break from drinking — or at least, that’s the goal. The ‘Tomorrow’ hitmaker shared via his Twitter page that he’s inciting No Alcohol December following the ever-popular No Shave November, which means he won’t drink until after Christmas. “No alcohol December sounds not as fun right about now haha [...]

'Honey Bee' Takes On 'Voices' In Our Search For Number One Song Of 2011 [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:37:50 +0000

In the quest to find out what the most popular country song of 2011 is, Blake Shelton takes round one by defeating 'Don't You Wanna Stay' by Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson.

Blake received nearly 60% of the vote.

Today, Shelton will take on 'Voices' by Chris Young.

Chris Young Brings 'Voices' to the 2011 CMA Awards

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:11:30 +0000

Chris Young took the stage at the 2011 CMA Awards performing his No. 1 single from earlier this year, ‘Voices.’ The sexy singer was all smiles as he stood surrounded by the ones who have put him at the top of the charts four times now — his loving and loyal fans — at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.