Chris Young Resumes LOSING SLEEP 2018 WORLD TOUR

By: Sep. 18, 2018
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Chris Young Resumes LOSING SLEEP 2018 WORLD TOUR

Multi-platinum entertainer Chris Youngreturned to the road with his "Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour" over the weekend, headlining sold-out arena shows in Las Cruces, NM and Tulsa, OK along with Lubbock, TX.

"...It may be not only Young's voice, but his ever present sincerity, that keep this recording artist a fan favorite." Lubbock Avalanche Journal


Chris also partnered with Military Warriors Support Foundation to present two Purple Heart recipients and combat wounded heroes with the keys to beautiful, mortgage-free homes. Former United States Army SergeantMichael Williams was welcomed during Young's headline set at Lubbock's United Supermarkets Arena and Retired United States Army Specialist Cody Derryberry joined Young onstage from Tulsa, OK's BOK Center where both were recognized and honored for their service and sacrifice to our country. The military heroes were greeted with thunderous applause from the appreciative crowd.

21 dates remain on the 55-city "Chris Young Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour," including the ACM and Grammy nominated singer's first-ever hometown headlining appearance at Bridgestone Arena (9/22) in Nashville this weekend. Tickets and VIP packages for the "Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour," promoted by AEG Presents and Concerts West, may be purchased at ChrisYoungCountry.com.

ABOUT CHRIS YOUNG: By his 33rd birthday, RCA Records Nashville artist Chris Young has accumulated an impressive list of accomplishments, including membership in the iconic Grand Ole Opry, ten No. 1 singles, seventeen R.I.A.A. Gold/Platinum/Multi-Platinum certified projects, 2 Grammy nominations, 3 Country Music Association nominations and 4 Academy of Country Music nominations. As a prolific creator, Chris has given fans 7 studio albums in 12 years including Losing Sleep, his third project in less than two years and the Platinum certified title track is his eighth No. 1 as a songwriter. Losing Sleep (2017) and I'm Comin' Over (2015) debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums Chart with "I'm Comin' Over" becoming Young's first 2x Platinum single.

Named "one of his era's finest traditionalists" by the Associated Press, Chris has quickly become an international ambassador for country music, performing to capacity crowds around the world including the sold-out C2C Festival in the UK. With a hit-packed set that highlights his ten chart-toppers - including back-to-back No. 1s "Losing Sleep," "Sober Saturday Night," "Think Of You," and "I'm Comin' Over" - the Grammy and ACM nominated vocalist is headlining the Chris Young Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour, with more than 55 arena and amphitheater dates on the books including his first hometown headlining show at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena this fall.

For a full list of tour dates and more information, visit chrisyoungcountry.com.

About Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF): Military Warriors Support Foundation was founded in 2007 by Retired Lieutenant General Leroy Sisco. Our mission is to provide support and programs that facilitate a smooth and successful transition for our Nation's combat wounded heroes and Gold Star families. This is a very fragile time for these heroes, and their families, and it can be difficult for many. Our programs focus on housing and homeownership, employment, as well as recreational activities and transportation assistance. For more information on MWSF and all of their programs, please visit www.MilitaryWarriors.org.

Photo credit Jeff Johnson



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