Chris Young Headlines Sold-Out Show In Fort Worth, TX

September 15, 2014 - Nashville, TN - Chris Young proved the age-old adage that everything is bigger in Texas when he headlined a sold-out show at Billy's Bob Ft. Worth over the weekend to a capacity crowd of nearly 6,000 fans. The date marks his second sold out show at the venue and his first play in the market in nearly three years.

"Billy Bob's is one of my absolute favorite venues to play" shares the 29-year old RCA Records artist. "I always say I love playing anywhere in Texas and that goes double for this venue. I'm so happy to get to play for another sold out crowd in Fort Worth/Dallas."

"The World's Largest Honky Tonk is almost too small to contain Chris Young's talent," shares venue President Concho Minick. "Sellouts are becoming the expectation as are knock out shows."

Young returns to the road this weekend with headlining dates in Frederick, MD, Hampton Beach, NH, Newport, RI, Webster, MA, and Bloomburg, PA, and will rejoin the Riser Tour with Dierks Bentley for shows in Cincinnati, OH and Nobelsville, IN the following weekend.

"Lonely Eyes" is the third single from his current album A.M. The album has already yielded the Gold certified, sixth chart-topper, "Who I Am With You" and Top 5 hit and Gold certified single "Aw Naw." Join the conversation with Chris Young's more than 2.1 million followers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and get tickets to catch him on tour at www.chrisyoungcountry.com.

From the voice that gave you Western Avenue's chart-topping single,"Wherever You Are", comes Nikki English's impeccable debut solo single "Follow Your Heart"

When Canadian Singer-Songwriter Nikki English lost her father and largest supporter to cancer in 2001, English struggled with the loss but eventually used his passing as a catalyst to spark her whole hearted pursuit of a career in music. When the same tragedy struck longtime friends of English, her previous life challenges prepared her for inspirational action.

After years of babysitting children from a neighborhood family, English remained close to the family and children long after babysitting age. After the tragic passing of their father, English attended the funeral where both children gave moving speeches and played songs as an ode to his frequent encouragements to live their dreams. English knew she needed to find a way to reach out to them. That evening she penned her new solo single, 'Follow Your Heart,' and in no time had it recorded and shared it with the family.

"It was important to me that I do this. Losing my father was painful but it gave me the courage and fire to do what I really wanted to do. I wanted them to know that your loved ones are never really gone. Your life is simply a living tribute to their memory and to truly follow your heart is the best tribute you can give," says English.

Now with a new single on the horizon, English who has spent the last few years in successful rising Canadian Country Trio Western Avenue and is excited to step away from the group for a short time to release this moving and deeply personal song as a solo artist.

With stirring vocals and uplifting production "Follow Your Heart," reminds listeners that your loved ones are always close by- in your heart. Released to iTunes presale September 2nd with official release on September 30th, 2014. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/follow-your-heart-single/id914091832

Learn more about Nikki English here:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/nikkienglish
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nikkienglishmusic
Website: www.nikkienglish.ca

Chris Young Makes Generous Donation To Nashville School Of The Arts

Pictured left to right: Dr. Gregory Stewart (Executive Principal, NSA),Chris Young, Brandon Mimms (NSA student), Sara Sparks (NSA Student), Kara Kindall (Theater Chair, NSA) Wells Adams (Lightning 100 on-air personality and NSA Presents moderator)

Photo Credit: Edwards Photography Studios

Nashville, Tennessee...September 9, 2014...Murfreesboro native and RCA Records Nashville singer/songwriter Chris Young visited Nashville School of the Arts (NSA) to take part in its student produced program, "NSA Presents." Young, a YoungArts alumni and US Presidential Scholars in the Arts recipient while a student in Middle Tennessee, held true to a promise made earlier this year. At the program's opening, Young made a presentation of his own, donating $30,000 to Nashville School of the Arts to help update the school auditorium. NSA is the only arts magnet high school within Metro Nashville Public Schools, offering its students the "rare combination of rigorous, college preparatory curriculum instructed with intensely focused instruction in the performing or visual arts."

The 48th Annual CMA Awards Announcement: And The Nominees Are......

Earlier today during the 8:30 am segement on Good Morning America Darius Rucker and Little Big Town announced the 48th Annual CMA Awards nominees with a CMA Awards Press Conference held at 10 am EST the Association provided the full list of nominees in radio broadcasting and in music via Live Stream. The program shed light on music education and a donation to Save The Music. It was with great pleasure Nashville continues to support music education for children across Tennessee. Every child needs a form of music in their growing lives to better enrich their creativity and express themselves. I'm a continued support of music education.

Many thanks to the Country Music Association

The nominees are in and Miranda Lambert leads with 9 nominations

For more on the 48th Annual CMA Awards visit the official site here


Country Music News Events Industry Updates from The Country Music Association In Nashville


Single of The Year
"Automatic"  Miranda Lambert produced by Frank Liddell, Chuck Ainlay and Glenn Work - RCA Nashville

"Drunk On A Plane" Dierks Bentley  produced by Ross Copperman, Jarren Johnston, Arturo Buenahora, Jr. - Capitol Records

"Give Me Back My Hometown"  Eric Church produced by Jay Joyce and Arturo Buenahora. Jr -  EMI Records Nashville

"Meanwhile Back At Mama's"  Tim McGraw  produced by Byron Gallimore and Tim McGraw  - Big Machine

"Mine Would Be You"  Blake Shelton  produced by Scott Hendricks
Warner Bros./Warner Music Nashville


Music Video of The Year
"Automatic" Miranda Lambert - directed by Trey Fanjoy

"Bartender" Lady Antebellum  - directed by Shane Drake

"Drunk On A Plane" Dierks Bentley - directed by Wes Edwards

"Follow Your Arrow" Kacey Musgraves - directed by Kacey Musgraves and Honey

"Somethin' Bad" Miranda Lambert duet with Carrie Underwood 
directed byTrey Fanjoy



Song of The Year
"Automatic"  Nicolle Galyon, Natalie Hemby, and Miranda Lambert

"Follow Your Arrow" Kacey Musgraves, Brandy Clark, and Shane McAnally

"Give Me Back My Hometown" Eric Church and Luke Laird

"I Don't Dance" Lee Brice, Rob Hatch, and Dallas Davidson

"I Hold On" Brett James and Dierks Bentley



Vocal Duo of The Year
Dan+Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Love and Theft
The Swon Brothers
Thompson Square


Female Vocalist of The Year
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Kacey Musgraves
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood


Male Vocalist of The Year
Dierks Bentley
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban
Luke Bryan
Eric Church


Vocal Group of The Year
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band



Entertainer of The Year
Luke Bryan
Miranda Lambert
Blake Shelton
George Strait
Keith Urban


Album of The Year
Crash My Party  Luke Bryan - produced by Jeff Stevens - Capitol Records Nashville

Fuse  Keith Urban - produced by Benny Blanco, Nathan Chapman, Ross Copperman, Zac Crowell, Mike Elizondo, Dan Huff, Jay Joyce, Stargate, Keith Urban, and Butch Walker
Capitol Records Nashville

Platinum  Miranda Lambert - produced by Frank Lidell, Chuck Ainlay and Glenn Worf  - RCA Nashville

Riser  Dierks Bentley - produced by Ross Copperman, Jaren Johnston and Arturo Buenahora Jr.  - Capitol Records Nashville

The Outsiders  Eric Church  - produced by Jay Joyce and Arturo Buenahora Jr.  - EMI Records Nashville




Musical Event of The Year

"Bakersfield"
Vince Gill and Paul Franklin
Mercury Records

"Meanwhile Back At Mama's"
Tim McGraw featuring Faith Hill
Big Machine

"Somethin' Bad"
Miranda Lambert duet with Carrie Underwood
RCA Nashville

"We Were Us"
Keith Urban featuring Miranda Lambert
Capitol Records Nashville

"You Can't Make Old Friends"
Kenny Rogers duet with Dolly Parton
Warner Bros./Warner Music Nashville



Musician of The Year

Sam Bush (Mandolin)
Jerry Douglas (Dobro)
Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar)
Dan Huff (Guitar)
Mac McAnally (Guitar)