Chris Young News

The stars are aligning over SW Florida as some of the biggest names in country music roll into the entertainment grounds at one of the biggest outdoor theme parks in the nation.

Legendary music icons Three Dog Night return to Indian Ranch Sunday, July 26 at 2:00 P.M. Celebrating their 4th decade, Three Dog Night's hits wind through the fabric of pop culture today whether they are heard on the radio. Three Dog Night had 21 consecutive Top 40 hits including songs like 'Mama Told Me (Not To Come)', 'Joy to the World', 'Black and White', 'Shambala' and 'One,' all of which continue to crystalize the bands continuing popularity.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has adopted a pioneering approach among major music publishers by installing an A&R executive to work in Nashville and specialize in non-country music.

With two No. 1 singles, multiple awards and nominations, plus performances on some of the biggest stages in the world, Easton Corbin is coming to Indian Ranch, Sunday July 12th at 2:00 P.M.

Nashville recording artist and Wrentham native Ayla Brown headlines a New England Artists Series concert at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin this Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. Singer-songwriter Brendan Kelley opens the show, which will also feature a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with Ayla.

Today the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts), the non-profit organization that recognizes and nurtures the nation's most talented young artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts, announced that applications to become a 2016 YoungArts Winner will be accepted from April 21, 2015 through October 16, 2015. Young artists between the ages of 15 and 18 or in high school grades 10-12 (as of December 1, 2015) across the nation are encouraged to apply online at http://www.youngarts.org/apply.

Saturday's encore of 48 HOURS: “The Pretender” was Saturday's #1 broadcast at 10:00 PM with viewers and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for March 28.

THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's new theater, music, and event venue, presents a wide-ranging lineup of live music entertainment this April. Events are slated to feature singer-songwriter Ayla Brown, Opera for Kids, and jazz vocalist April Hall. THE BLACK BOX, the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), is located at 15 West Central Street.

After being recognized as one of The Huffington Post Entertainment's 2015 One's To Watch and a Spotify Spotlight act, Courtney Cole just released her song “Drunk” on iTunes

Indian Ranch in Webster, MA announced that ACM and AMA award-winning duo Montgomery Gentry will return to the lakeside concert venue on Saturday, July 11th at 2:00 P.M. Tickets for Montgomery Gentry go on sale Wednesday, April 1st at 10:00 A.M.

Indian Ranch in Webster, MA announced that Chris Young will return on Saturday, July 18th at 2:00 P.M. Declared 'country music's superstar next door,' by Huffington Post, Chris Young has accomplished more by the age of 29 than some artists do in a lifetime. Already a Grammy-nominated recording artist, Chris is best known for his talent as a songwriter, his classic baritone vocals and the melt-your heart ballads. Not only that but he has more than six Number One Songs to his name as of 2015. With his recently released album A.M., Young has sold out 21 headlining shows in the U.S since the summer of 2014 and has been entertaining his fans with hits like 'Drinkin' Me Lonely,' 'Getting' You Home (The Little Black Dress Song),' 'The Man I Want to Be' and 'Aw Naw.' Nominated in 2012 for Male Vocalist of the Year by the Academy of Country Music, this Tennessee born star is two words: definitely country. Tickets go on-sale Wednesday, March 4th at 10:00 A.M.

Lee Brice and Chris Young kicked off the opening dates of their co-headlining tour late last week to sold-out crowds and standing ovations in New York and Connecticut.

Tree Town Music Festival has announced the nation's largest wartime veterans organization, The American Legion, will once again serve as the official charity of the annual country music event, which is fast becoming the largest of its kind.

Indian Ranch in Webster, MA announced that Phil Vassar will return to the lakeside concert venue on Sunday, July 19th at 2PM. As a singer/songwriter, Phil has hit the Top 5 seven times with songs like “Carlene,” “Last Day of My Life” and “American Child” and topped the charts with “In A Real Love” and the perennial favorite “Just Another Day in Paradise.” The show will go on-sale Monday, December 15th at 10AM.

Country Summer, Northern California's biggest country music festival, gets even bigger in 2015, featuring three epic days and 14 top country artists June 5 to 7 at Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road.

Today, the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) announces its 2015 YoungArts Winners. Out of more than 11,000 applications, 786 young artists from 46 states are being recognized for their outstanding work and accomplishments in one of ten disciplines across the literary, visual, design and performing arts.

The professional Centenary Stage Company (CSC) will offer a special Actors Workshop for Adults this winter, beginning Feb 2. The class will be held on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 9 PM, and will run weekly until April 13.

'If I haven't made it clear...I love New York. #thatisall' read a recent tweet from Chris Young. The Big Apple showed its love in return for the RCA Records singer/songwriter, with fans packing a sold-out headlining show at the Best Buy Theater last Friday, his first stop in the city in nearly two years.

Broadway's Kristin Chenoweth will visit CBS's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN tonight, Nov. 14. Musical guest Chris Young is also set to appear on the broadcast. The show airs 11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT on CBS.

Taking Back Sunday with The Menzingers and letlive. are coming to Best Buy Theater on March 18. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, November 14 at 10AM - see below for details!