Chris Young hits the number one spot on the country radio charts this week with his song, “Young Love & Saturday Nights.” Learn more here…
Country music mainstay, Chris Young is no stranger to the country radio charts! He has had many impressive singles over the course of his career. Today, the singer’s song, “Young Love & Saturday Nights” hits the top of the country charts, making it the number one song this week.
Written by Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure, and Josh Thompson, as well as, credits David Bowie whose legendary guitar lick is featured on the song, “Young Love & Saturday Nights” is a high-energy, country-rock anthem. Young does it justice, adding his incredible vocals to the mix. The song is all about honesty, fun, and just having a good time and not taking life so seriously. This song is primed for the stage and for radio.
“But there’s a girl // At the hole in the wall where he plays // Don’t take her eyes off the stage // She loves his southern drawl from north of Atlanta // That Silverado he got parked outside // Loves a crankin’ ’89 Alabama // Kissin’ for an hour in the parkin’ lot light // Here’s to good girls that can’t keep from fallin’ // For bad boys that their daddies don’t like // Small towns that keep stayin’ small // Here’s to old trucks, young love and Saturday nights”
A huge congratulations goes out to Chris Young! This major feat marks the twelfth number one song for Young in his longstanding career!
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“Young Love & Saturday Nights” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Chris Young’s new album, Young Love & Saturday Nights, featuring “All Dogs Go to Heaven,” “Looking for You,” and “Young Love & Saturday Nights” is out now. Read our review below!
With one of country music’s strongest and most impressive voices, Chris Young’s music is instantly recognizable. He has a penchant for combining modernism with traditionalism that has made him one of the genre’s most consistent hitmakers for nearly twenty years.
Today, the singer-songwriter releases his most ambitious project to date, Young Love & Saturday Nights, an eighteen track collection that shows him stretching himself, musically, sonically, and lyrically. On his ninth full-length release for Sony Music Nashville, the Tennessee native continues to do what he does best, but does it even better. “The biggest thing for me – is I wanted this album to be special, I had a lot of time to work on this record,” He shared in a recent roundtable. “I really was just trying to find a lot of things that I wanted to say…I think I was just trying to pour out a little more of myself on this record that I haven’t really delved into before.”
“This is what this album felt like it needed to be for me,” Young shared. “It’s a little louder, a little more raw. Even the stripped-down songs are heavier. I love creating music and I love making it and the fact that I get to do that for a living is a pretty incredible thing.”
The album finds Young branching out beyond love lost, sexy times, and drinking songs to examine things like getting older, God, and his love for his dog. The seasoned singer-songwriter co-wrote 15 of the album’s 18 tracks, and was involved in producing or co-producing the bulk of the songs, bringing a new flair to his sound.
When speaking to reporters, Young revealed that he has one main issue with the album. “Here’s the problem with this record: I feel like there are about nine or ten singles on it. That’s the only negative I would say about this record, and that’s why I’m so excited to talk about it.”
While it may be commonplace for artists to feel that way, it’s truly the case on Young Love & Saturday Nights, as there are multiple single-ready tracks, just begging for radio play. Ultimately, it will depend on what direction Young and his team wants to go, as this album truly offers him the opportunity to put out something unexpected.
A perfect example of this is “Country Boy’s Prayer,” which he describes as “one of those really, really special songs.” For Young, it shows a different side, as he thanks God for all of the “country” things that make life great. “Yeah, I pray // There’s gas in my truck // And dust in my mirror // That every day my fridge is full of ice-cold beer,” He sings. “Gimme friends that I would fight for // And a girl that I would die for // Let us grow old on a front porch chair // That’s a country boy’s prayer.”
Other songs tackling new topics for Young include the previously-released ode to man’s best friend, “All Dogs Go to Heaven,” the blistering “Fire,” the celebration of small town life, “Everybody Grew Up,” and a special song for his dad, “Growin’ Up.” On that tune, he touches on themes of aging and mortality, and admits he had tried to write a similar song many times, but kept coming up empty. Instead, it came to him from writers Johnny Clawson, Dave Fenley, and Kyle Sturrock. “It’s really, really special,” he says. “It’s one of those where you hear it and you’re like, ‘Damn, I wish I wrote that.’”
For those who love Young for his sexier songs, he admits they’ll always have a place on his records. “I think that’s something that’s indicative of my records. There’s always going to be love songs, sexy songs. It’s just something that has to happen.” On Young Love & Saturday Nights, he turns the lights down low and his voice down lower on the 90’s-tinged “Call It a Day” and the seductive “Don’t Stop Now.”
“What She Sees in Me” is a study in incredulity as Young can’t imagine what a childhood friend-turned-lover could possibly see in him. “I get to see how pretty she is when she wakes up // I get to see how perfect she is with no makeup // I can see us twenty years from now on an old porch swing // I still see her in every dream // I can see her faith when it gets tough // I can see her grace when I mess up // I can see how far she is out of my league // But I still can’t see what she sees in me.”
While Young is falling in love on tracks like “What She Sees,” he’s trying to fall out of it on “Don’t Call Me,” “Million Miles,” and “Fall Out.”. “But how do you fall out// How do you tell your heart don’t break // How do you not care // Whenever someone says her name // How do you rewind back to the good times // Act like she didn’t mean so much,” He croons. “I know how to fall in, but how do you fall out // Fall out of love.”
It’s not all love and heartbreak here, however. There’s “Double Down,” “Looking for You,” and “Knee Deep in Neon,” all driving up-tempos that provide more raucous moments. Likewise, the album’s title track is a catchy and nostalgic explosion, sampling the iconic guitar riff from the David Bowie classic, “Rebel Rebel.” “I had no idea what it was. The minute it started, I’m like, ‘Are they playing me “Rebel Rebel” right now? That’s weird,’” Young recalls of the song written by Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley, and Josh Thompson. “Then I realized it was an entirely new song.”
The album concludes with “Down,” the final track added to the album. While the relationship may have ended, it certainly had its good moments, and according to Young, that’s worth recognizing. “It’s like, ‘Hey we knew this wasn’t going to last, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t amazing while it did,’” he says of the album’s closing moment
On Young Love & Saturday Night, Chris Young is at his absolute finest, perfectly walking the line between modern and traditional country.
Young Love & Saturday Nights Tracklist:
Looking for You
All Dogs Go to Heaven
Young Love & Saturday Nights
Don’t Call Me
What She Sees in Me
Country Boy’s Prayer
Double Down
Call It a Day
Drink to Remember
Don’t Stop Now
Fall Out
Fire
Gettin’ Older
Right Now
Million Miles
Everybody Grew Up
Knee Deep in Neon
Down
Country Swag Picks:
What She Sees in Me
Don’t Call Me
Fall Out
Country Boy’s Prayer
Knee Deep in Neon
Chris Young’s new album, ‘Young Love & Saturday Nights’ is out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Chris Young releases.
Young Love & Saturday Nights is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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We chatted with country singer, Chris Young about his new album, Young Love & Saturday Nights, out Friday, March 22nd. Here are five things to expect from the upcoming project.
Young Love & Saturday Nights is the biggest album of Chris Young’s career for many reasons.
“The biggest thing for me was I wanted this album to be special. I had a lot of time to work on this record. […] I sort of decided ‘hey let’s change things up a little bit’. There’s songs on here that I didn’t write. There are songs on here that I co-wrote. There are songs that I produced by myself. I was really just trying to find a lot of things that I wanted to say.”
While all of the songs are great in their own right, “Country Boy’s Prayer” is a standout track on the project.
“‘Country Boy’s Prayer’ is one of those really, really special songs. It’s different topically for me. Again, I feel like there’s a lot of things on this album that are different topically, than I normally would cover. […] It’s not even a party song, it’s just a little bit different.”
Young co-wrote on 15 out of the 18 songs off the project and was very selective about choosing the 3 outside cuts.
“The biggest thing for me is I look at the song, I listen to it, and I think ‘dang I wish I wrote that.’ I think in my head, I’m immediately like I got to cut it […] ‘Double Down’ is just a fun, party song, that I wish I wrote. “Gettin’ Older” I wanted to write a song for my dad, I attempted it, and I just couldn’t get it right.”
The record features songs that are a bit different topically for the singer.
“There’s a song about my dad and about my dog. I was just trying to pour out a little more of myself for this record that I haven’t delved into before.”
Young knows that fans love his “sexy songs,” so the album boasts those types of tracks as well.
“I think that’s something that is indicative of my records. There’s always going to be love songs, sexy songs, it’s just something that has to happen. If I don’t have them on there people are going to be mad at me and probably throw things.”
Chris Young’s new album, ‘Young Love & Saturday Nights,’ drops Friday, March 22nd.
Check back this Friday, 3/22 for our full album review of Chris Young’s record Young Love & Saturday Nights.
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Chris Young shares new song, “What She Sees In Me,” out on all streaming platforms today, March 8th. Listen to the new music here and learn more.
We are right around the corner from the multi-platinum entertainer’s new record, Young, Love & Saturday Nights, out March 22, but with two weeks still to go, there’s still time to tease the project with one more track. “What She Sees In Me” is the most romantic one from the record thus far. Produced by Young and written with Christian Davis Stalnecker, Kyle Fishman, Ray Fulcher, and Josh Hoge, the ballad is told from the perspective of a humble man. He explains how lucky he is to have seen this woman go from being the girl next door to his forever person.
“I can see her faith when it gets tough // I can see her grace when I mess up // I can see how far she is out of my league // But I still can’t see what she sees in me // What she sees in me”
With a hefty 18 songs, Young Love & Saturday Nights is Young’s most ambitious project yet. He is a writer on fifteen tracks and is the sole producer on three. He shares co-producer credits with longtime creative partners, Chris DeStefano and Corey Crowder. Headlined by the rising top-30 title track, this is Young’s first album since 2021’s Famous Friends that produced two number-one radio hits. Other previously released songs include the boot-stomping “Double Down” and the tear-jerking “All Dogs Go To Heaven,” along with “Right Now” and “Looking For You.”
Early reviews of Young, Love & Saturday Nights are favorable, stating Young turns things up emotionally, sonically, and stylistically. The ballads hit harder, the rowdy tunes are more raucous, and the anthems hit new highs. “This is what this album felt like it needed to be for me,” he said in a recent press release. “It’s a little louder, a little more raw. Even the stripped-down songs are heavier. I love creating music and I love making it and the fact that I get to do that for a living is a pretty incredible thing.”
Chris Young’s new song, “What She Sees In Me,” is out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Chris Young releases.
“What She Sees In Me” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Chris Young revealed plans for a forthcoming album and released a brand new song, “Right Now,” out on all streaming platforms today, January 12th. Listen to the new music here and learn more.
Country music mainstay, Chris Young is giving fans what they want, more music. The singer-songwriter released a few songs last year, including a song called, “Young Love & Saturday Nights.” Today, he is announcing that his next studio album by the same name is slated for release on March 22nd. To celebrate the announcement, Young is giving fans a peak into the album’s track-list, and dropping another new song called “Right Now,” out today.
The upcoming new album boasts eighteen new songs, including fifteen tracks which Young is credited as a writer. The new single, “Right Now” was written by Young with long-time collaborator, Chris DeStefano and songwriter, Josh Hoge. “Right Now” is the story of being in that in-between phase of letting someone go and holding on. Throughout the song, Young does a convincing job at expressing the sentiment of the catchy tune.
“We can’t bring ourselves to burn a bridge // We might have to walk back across // When it’s late, and we’re lonely, don’t wanna move on // And our pride is the only cost // ‘Cause that fire’s still burning // And I don’t think you wanna let it go out // So, if you won’t say it girl, I’ll say it // What are you doin’ right now”
“Right Now” marks a new era of music for Young. Be on the lookout for pre-released songs and his ninth studio album coming soon!
Young Love & Saturday Nights Tracklist:
Looking for You
All Dogs Go to Heaven
Young Love & Saturday Nights
Don’t Call Me
What She Sees in Me
Country Boy’s Prayer
Double Down
Call It a Day
Drink to Remember
Don’t Stop Now
Fall Out
Fire
Gettin’ Older
Right Now
Million Miles
Everybody Grew Up
Knee Deep in Neon
Down
Chris shares new song, “Right Now,” and announces new album.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Chris Young releases.
“Right Now” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Chris Young releases new song, “Young Love & Saturday Nights,” out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track here and learn more.
Country music mainstay, Chris Young is finally cranking out more new music. The singer-songwriter released two new songs back in January, and now we have another new anthem. Young’s new song, “Young Love & Saturday Nights” is officially out now.
“When I first heard this song, I immediately connected with the groove and the lyrics with nods to so many things I can personally relate to,” shared Young in a recent press release. “It made me think back to when I first got started playing country dive bars and it was the same kind of thing. I drove a beat-up truck to and from gigs where I played music hoping the audiences would relate… and if I’m being honest, hoping the girls would like it too. Young love and Saturday nights are things that just go together and this feels like one of those big summer songs where you just want to roll the windows down, crank up the volume, and just drive around to it.”
Written by Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure, and Josh Thompson, as well as, credits David Bowie whose legendary guitar lick is featured on the song, “Young Love & Saturday Nights” is a high-energy, country-rock anthem. Young does it justice, adding his incredible vocals to the mix. The song is all about honesty, fun, and just having a good time and not taking life so seriously. This song is primed for the stage.
Hopefully this new song marks a new era of music for Young coming soon!
Chris Young shares brand new song, “Young Love & Saturday Nights,” out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Chris Young releases.
“Young Love & Saturday Nights” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Here are all of Chris Young’s number one songs on country radio in his music catalog. The singer-songwriter has 13 number ones to his name.
Chris Young’s career began in 2006 when he took home first place in the fourth season of singing competition Nashville Star. This led to a recording contract with RCA records and the release of his self-titled debut album. From there, the rest is history. Young has released eight studio albums and 13 number one songs. Check out the full list below.
“Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song)” – The Man I Want to Be
While Young’s debut album didn’t have any number ones, however, he came out swinging with his sophomore album The Man I Want to Be. Written by Young, Cory Batten, and Kent Blazy, “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song)” shows the world why Young was meant to become a star with his unique yet old school sounding vocals. It’s a classic romance song about a couple wanting to get back home after a date but the lyrics are presented in a classy way.
“The Man I Want to Be” – The Man I Want to Be
Written by Brett James and Tim Nichols, this was Young’s second number one song in a row. Everyone has a time in their life where they want to become a better version of themselves, whether in relationships, friendships, their career etc. This song is that journey through a conversation with God.
“Voices” – Voices
Marking his third consecutive number one, “Voices” is a true classic. While the track appeared on his sophomore album, it didn’t get the recognition it deserved until it appeared on the EP Voices in 2010. Written by Young, Chris Tompkins, and Craig Wiseman, it’s a song about no matter where you are, you’re never going to stop hearing your family’s advice in your head while going through important moments in life.
“Tomorrow” – Neon
“Tomorrow” was the singer-songwriter’s fourth consecutive number one. Written by Young, Anthony Smith, and Frank Myers this was the first single off the album Neon. It is an emotional track truly showcasing Young’s vulnerability as it is just him and a guitar.
“Who I Am With You” – A.M.
Written by Marv Green, Paul Jenkins, and Jason Sellers, “Who I Am With You” may be another country love song but with Young’s charm, it has its own unique sound. It shares a sign to look out for if you’ve found your person. That sign is you’ll want to be a better person for them, but you will also be comfortable showing them who you really are.
“I’m Coming Over”– I’m Coming Over
Young wrote this song with Corey Crowder and Josh Hodge. When you end a relationship with someone, it’s hard to move on from them right away. That’s the story this song shares. The couple believes they should break up yet spends the night together. It may be a typical breakup song but Young’s pure vocals make it a hit.
“Think Of You” (Featuring Cassadee Pope) – I’m Coming Over
Another track written by Young, Crowder, and Hodge, this breakup song shows you that it’s ok to think of your ex while trying to navigate life without them. Young and Pope’s voices blend together perfectly throughout the chorus. The song recently resurfaced as a fun TikTok sound where users sing about being the life of the party but their lives have changed, reminding us what a hit it truly is.
“Sober Saturday Night” (Featuring Vince Gill) – I’m Coming Over
Written by Young, Brad Warren, and Brett Warren this was the third number one from Young’s fifth studio album. The title makes you believe the song is related to drinking but it’s actually about waking up alone and not being over a significant other. With the play on words and the combination of Young and Gill’s vocals, it’s no surprise this rose up the charts.
“Losing Sleep” – Losing Sleep
This was the first single off of Young’s 2017 album. Written by Young, Chris Destefano, and Josh Hodge, this song has a bit more of a pop sound compared to Young’s previous songs. However, it doesn’t steer too far away from Young’s traditional sound.
“Hangin’ On” – Losing Sleep
Young’s 11th number one song is “Hangin’ On”. The track was written by Young, Corey Crowder, and Josh Hoge. This goes back to a more traditional country sound. It’s a genuine love song about falling for someone and hanging on to the time you spend together and not taking it for granted.
“Famous Friends” (Featuring Kane Brown) – Famous Friends
After a bit of a hiatus, Young came out swinging with “Famous Friends” in 2020. It is an upbeat song that pays tribute to small-town nurses, teachers, and first responders. This was a great tribute to those who were not only heroes during the pandemic but continue to be heroes every single day. While this wasn’t the first time this duo teamed up, you can tell that Young and Brown had a great time reuniting.
“At the End of a Bar” (Featuring Mitchell Tenpenny) – Famous Friends
Lucky number 13 came this past August. Written by Young, Tenpenny, and Chris DeStefano, “At The End of a Bar” is an incredible acoustic ballad about what you can find at the bar including friendships, relationships, etc. Tenpenny and Young bring their unique own sound to the table while also flowing together perfectly.
With 13 number ones, Young is certainly not slowing down.With two new songs recently released and talks of an upcoming album, we can’t wait to see what is in store for Young this year.
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All of these Chris Young songs are available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Chris Young shares two brand new songs, “All Dogs Go To Heaven” and “Looking For You,” out now, January 13th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the tracks below.
Country music superstar Chris Young is kicking off the new year with new music! Today, he released not one but two brand new songs, calling them two of his favorite songs he has ever written. Young’s songs “All Dogs To Heaven” and “Looking For You” are officially out now.
Both tracks are nostalgic, hopeful, and primed for the stage. The former, “All Dogs To Heaven” is an ode to a man’s best friend. Young’s best friend is clearly his pup, Porter. Back in October, Young teased the song on his social media, sharing that anyone who has ever had a dog will relate to this one. He was definitely right!
“And that’s why all dogs go to Heaven // To spend forever running wild and free, off the leash // I know he’ll probably go before me // Oh, and that’ the day I’m dreadin’ // Bu he’ll be waiting on me at the gates // ‘Cause all dogs go to Heaven”
On the other hand, “Looking For You,” is a fun-loving song about finding love in an unexpected way. The song hits hard in the best way. It feels hopeful and has a catchy hook and melody that will keep you singing along to every word.
“I was looking more single every single weekend // Looking for a feeling to get my heart beating // Looking for an up all night long // The right kiss, right song // Looking for a sunrise leading to a sunset // Looking or someone I can spend it with // Then it came around right out of the blue // and it turns out // Oh, I was looking for you”
Young is clearly ready to make waves this year. More music is sure to come soon!
Chris Young’s brand new songs, “All Dogs To Heaven” and “Looking For You” are out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Chris Young releases.
“All Dogs Go To Heaven” and “Looking For You” are now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Chris Young and Mitchell Tenpenny hit the number one spot on the country radio charts this week with their song, “At the End of a Bar.” Learn more here…
One of our favorite collaborations to come out of country music recently is “At the End of a Bar” by co-collaborators, Chris Young and Mitchell Tenpenny. It seems country music fans agree! The single is officially the number one song at country radio.
Both Young and Tenpenny have incredible vocals. They both add a touch of soul to their country-pop sounds, which is evident on “At the End of a Bar.” The number one single is one of those songs that is both infectious and alluring, two qualities we love in country songs. Their unexpected collaboration is one of the many reasons that this song has found its way to the top of the country charts.
“There’s a million things that you can find // Bartender conversation or a pair of blue eyes, yeah // Your true love or next broken heart // Maybe a party crowd on a Friday night // Long necks, long lines and neon signs, hell // Sometimes that’s where it all starts // At the end of a bar”
A huge congratulations goes out to both Chris Young and Mitchell Tenpenny’s respected teams. This major feat marks the eleventh number one song for Young and the second number one song for Tenpenny.
Chris Young and Mitchell Tenpenny’s song “At the End of a Bar” goes number one at country radio.
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“At the End of a Bar” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Chris Young’s brand new deluxe edition of Famous Friends is out now, featuring collaborations with artists like Old Dominion and more. Listen below.
Nearly a year since the August 2021 release of his eighth studio album, Famous Friends, Chris Young is back with a deluxe version that features even more collaborations and stripped-down renditions of two of his biggest hits.
While the main body of the album is the same as last August, featuring “Raised on Country,” “At the End of the Bar” with Mitchell Tenpenny, and the #1 title track with Kane Brown, it doesn’t end there. The deluxe edition adds six new tracks, making it a hefty, yet incredibly solid, twenty-song collection.
Having already released four singles from the album, it remains to be seen if more are on the way, but Young’s collaborations with both Old Dominion and Jimmie Allen are solid contenders. In a recent press round, Young admitted that “both happened really organically.” Of the Old D track, “Everybody Needs a Song,” Young says it was born from a co-write between himself, Chris DeStefano, and Old Dominion’s Brad Tursi. Once it was written, they realized it would sound great as a collaboration, and that couldn’t be more true.
Meanwhile, of “Music Note,” Young’s collaboration with Jimmie Allen, he admits that his duet partner “had been yelling at me because we hadn’t done a song together.” On the stirring track, the pair celebrate the fact that they’re lucky enough to make money while making music. “Thanks for giving this Tennessee boy a chance,” Young croons as the pair harmonizes on the single-worthy track.
The two new solo Young tracks here are “If I Knew What Was Good for Me” and “Like a Slow Song.” The former is an anthemic ballad that fits perfectly into Young’s romantic wheelhouse of longing and moving on. “Man I hate the way I miss us // Damn this is messed up,” He growls with passionate regret as he considers showing up at the front door of a lost love. “I’d be over there tonight // If I knew what was good for me.”
Meanwhile, “Like a Slow Song” shows off Young’s romantic side, crooning about how he’s going to love a lucky lady. “I’m going to love you like a slow song // Hold onto you until the night’s gone // Whisper anything that you want // ‘Cause I’m gonna love you like a slow song.” It’s easy to think of this track as the second part of “Getting You Home,” which Young admits is a song that always has to find its way into his setlist. “If I don’t play ‘Getting You Home,’ I think people would throw things at me,” He laughed. “It’s the first single, the first hit.”
Young caps the album with acoustic takes on “Think of You” with Cassadee Pope and “I’m Comin’ Over.” While both songs shine in their original versions, there’s something especially magical about the stripped-down versions.
On “Think Of You,” Young and Pope trade verses, their voices blending effortlessly. Of the new version, the songwriter said that it’s “real awesome to have another version of it out there. It’s stripped away and it’s just her crushing it on vocals.” Yet, when asked if the pair would ever collaborate again, Young says never say never. “I always go by the song will dictate that,” he says of the possibility.
The acoustic version of “I’m Comin’ Over” closes the album on a poignant note, showing Young at his finest. With a voice that’s truly unmatched in the genre, it’s on full display as he harmonizes over the sparse guitar instrumentation.
While the Famous Friends (Deluxe Edition) features a huge list of collaborations, the Tennessee native admits that there’s one dream duet partner who couldn’t commit quite yet. “The only person that has ever told me, ‘no’, and it was because he had just done something…He didn’t have the ability to do it right now…and I will annoy him until I die, or ‘til he does it. It’s Tim McGraw. Down the road, I’m doing something with Tim. He already knows.”
With today’s release of the deluxe edition of Famous Friends, Young is most looking forward to taking these songs on the road this summer and getting things back to normal. “At the end of the day, you want to be in front of a crowd of people, playing your songs for them, watching them unwind. I’m getting adrenaline from the crowd, they’re hopefully getting that from me and the band. Just being able to do that all summer is gonna be fantastic.”
Famous Friends Deluxe Edition Tracklist:
Raised on Country
Famous Friends (with Kane Brown)
Town Ain’t Big Enough (with Lauren Alaina)
Drowning
Rescue Me
Break Like You Do
At the End of a Bar (with Mitchell Tenpenny)
Love Looks Good on You
One of Them Nights
When You’re Drinking
Cross Every Line
Hold My Beer Watch This
Best Seat in the House
Tonight We’re Dancing
Everybody Needs a Song (with Old Dominion) – NEW
If I Knew What Was Good for Me – NEW
Music Note (with Jimmie Allen) – NEW
Like a Slow Song – NEW
Think of You (with Cassadee Pope) (Acoustic Version) – NEW
I’m Comin’ Over (Acoustic Version) – NEW
Chris Young’s new record, ‘Famous Friends Deluxe Edition’ is out now.
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