Chris Young

One of Billboard’s top country artists of the decade, the prolific hitmaker boasts 14 No. 1 singles, more than 9 billion streams and an unbroken streak of success built on songs that balance country roots with a modern edge and connect through real feeling. A member of the historic Grand Ole Opry and a global arena headliner, the CMT Award winner and ACM, AMA, CMA and GRAMMY nominee has written and co-produced much of the work behind his 54 RIAA certifications, building a career that spans multiple eras of country music.

Now, with Black River Entertainment as his new label home, the seasoned entertainer, named “one of his era’s finest traditionalists” by the Associated Press, feels refreshed and ready to bring his signature style into the future. His bold tenth album, I Didn’t Come Here To Leave, marks the beginning of his next chapter. Featuring 14 new songs, including 11 co-writes, the album finds Young hitting a new stride while returning to his foundation of timeless romance and embracing the energy of his legendary live shows.

Co-produced alongside Andy Sheridan (Rascal Flatts, Avery Anna), the album brings Young’s keen country instincts to the forefront. His deep vocal rumble returns “back to my baritone roots,” while a live studio band and meticulous attention to every lyric create a sound that bridges the glory days of country’s past with the exhilaration of a new dawn.

“It’s wild to step back and see a really long list of things I’ve gotten to do already. … But I didn’t come here to leave.”