Chris Young
Chris Young performing in 2017.
Background information
Birth name	Christopher Alan Young[1]
Born	(1985-06-12) June 12, 1985 (age 38)[2]
Origin	Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Country
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals guitar
Years active	2002–present
Labels	RCA Nashville
Website	chrisyoungcountry.com

Christopher Alan Young (born June 12, 1985) is an American country music singer, songwriter. In 2006, he rose to fame after winning season four of the reality singing competition program Nashville Star.

After winning, he was signed to RCA Records Nashville, releasing his self-titled debut album that same year. It produced two singles on Hot Country Songs with "Drinkin' Me Lonely" and "You're Gonna Love Me". His second album, The Man I Want to Be, was released September 1, 2009. It included the singles "Voices", "Gettin' You Home (The Black Dress Song)", and the title track, all of which went to number 1. Young's third album, Neon, produced two more number ones in "Tomorrow" and "You" in 2011 as well as the top 5 hit "I Can Take It from There" in 2012. The follow-up, 2013's A.M., produced three new singles with the top 5 hits "Aw Naw", "Who I Am with You", and "Lonely Eyes". His fifth album, I'm Comin' Over, was released on November 13, 2015. In 2017, Young gained one of the crowning achievements in country music, becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry.