Are you a former member of Chris's Myspace Squad? Newer Chris fans may not be familiar with the Squad, but in summary it's a way for fans to help promote Chris online through "missions", earn points for completed "missions", and trade in points for Chris swag. Fans have expressed an interest in bringing it back so watch for the new version coming soon which will incorporate MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter. It will be FREE to join -- you choose your own level of involvement.
by Kristin
Hello everyone! I say I created a monster but the truth is it's a very good one. Last November I gave my mom a treat of a lifetime by taking her to see Chris. She loves country music but swore up and down that she wasn't going to like him.
The show was at a bar and she told me I couldn't go unless someone went with me. To my surprise I couldn't find anyone to go, but lucky for her I roped her into it (like she had a choice!) I made her wear one of my many Chris shirts and so she looked like she wanted to be there. All she kept saying was, "I'm too old for a concert like this, Kristin! I don't want to go because I don't like him and I don't know any of his songs."
I wanted a good seat and so we left early to get there when the doors opened at 4 (the concert didn't start until 8). She was ticked about that but life goes on.
Finally, we get to the concert and she starts looking around realizing that there are people of all ages there and she's not the oldest person like she seemed to think. When the concert started and Chris came out with his electric performance that he's so famous for, I looked over at her and she had the biggest smile on her face. She jumped around and danced to every song he sang!!
She got to meet him that night as well and the cutest thing is she blew up the picture of her and him, framed it and it's displayed in the living room on top of the tv so "eveyone can see it and be jealous".
Now he's the only person that can be played in her house. The radio goes on...it's Chris Young and only Chris Young!
I don't really know what the point of my story is but I love to see Chris have fans of all ages because I personally think that it shows that he's got talent way above his years. I know that he will eventually, and should be now, the #1 artist in all of country music and all other genres.
February 2010
Newsletter
Congratulations on your ACM nomination for Top New Solo Vocalist, Chris!
Fans will be able to vote for Top New Solo Vocalist
Feb. 26 - Mar. 12 at www.voteacm.com. We've provided a really nice flyer (click on banner at right) to print, post, pass out and hang (with permission) to encourage your friends, family, co-workers, etc. to vote. We can do this!
February Shows
For more dates, please visit the website Tour page at www.ChrisYoungCountry.com
Feb 12 Civic Center Humble, TX
Feb 13 Dixie National Rodeo Jackson, MS
Feb 15 Ravenwood HS
Brentwood, TN
Feb 17 Ford Community &
Performing Arts Ctr.
Dearborn, MI
Feb 18 Round Up
Davie, FL
Feb 19 Joyland IV Bradenton, FL
Feb 20 Bassmaster Classic Birmingham, AL
Feb 27 Youth League Bronson, FL
Party Time!
Chris appreciates his Fan Club members and each June he throws a party to show them just how much. This year will be the 9th Annual Fan Club party and we're hoping every Fan Club member will be able to attend. Click on the party banner above to purchase your tickets for this Members Only bash!
Did we mention this year's party falls on Chris's birthday?
If you'd like to join the Chris Young Fan Club, click here. With a valid membership Fan Club members enjoy unlimited meet and greets, receive an autographed/personalized 8 x 10 and a fan club card in their membership packet, have their own forum on the message board and more.
6th Annual Music 4 Music
The 6th Annual Music 4 Music is scheduled for Monday, February 15, at the Ravenwood High School Performing Arts Center in Brentwood, TN. The event is an evening of story and song to benefit the Ravenwood High School Band. This year's lineup includes Chris Young (Gettin' You Home), Kelley Lovelace (He Didn't Have To Be), and Steve Wariner (Holes In The Floor of Heaven).
A silent auction begins at 5:30 PM, VIP Reception begins at 6:15 PM, and the show starts at 7:00 PM.
VIP tickets are $75 and include reception onstage before the concert. Reserved seating tickets are $45, $35 and $25. For tickets call 615-771-7457 or send email to music4musicrhs@gmail.com.
All proceeds will be used to purchase instruments and equipment for the band program.
Let's show Chris our support in this close-to-home performance for a good cause!
Can't make the show but still want to help? You can make a donation to the Ravenwood High School Band Fund and we will turn it in the evening of the event. Click here to go to Paypal button.
Get updates from Chris on Twitter at www.twitter.com/chrisyoungmusic -- it's FREE!
Won't You Help Keep Chris on the Charts?
Your votes will help keep Chris on the charts at CMT, GAC, Chart Country and Country Gone Wild. For updates to voting links, visit the official Chris Young message board at www.chrisyoungcountry.com often. Here's where you can help now:
CMT Pure 12-Pack
Click on the left hand side where it shows "Voting for (specific date listed)". Remember, if you only vote for "The Man I Want To Be" you won't be assisting any other videos in beating it! You can vote over and over -- as many times as you can! The poll closes each week sometime on Thursday and opens back up at approximately 1 pm (Eastern) on Friday.
CMT Top 20 Countdown
Click on the left hand side where it shows "Top 20 Countdown Viewers Poll". The poll is open from approximately 11 am (Eastern) on Monday mornings through sometime late Saturday to late Sunday. (The close time seems to vary). Please vote as many times as you can!
GAC Top 20
Currently BOTH "Gettin' You Home" and "The Man I Want To Be" are on the ballot. You may only vote once each day per IP (Internet Protocol) address (i.e., once per computer or other electronic device capable of accessing the Internet). Any manipulation of this voting rule will result in the artist being penalized with a reduction in their vote total.
Chart Country
Vote weekly!
Currently both "Gettin' You Home" and "The Man I Want To Be" are on the ballot. You must vote for 10 songs. Votes can also be emailed in by following the instructions on the website.
Country Music Gone Wild
Vote daily.
A Perfect Combination
Wine and Chris Young music is a perfect combination according to Karen Mitchener from Georgia. Karen was pleasantly surprised to learn that she had won an autographed Black Dress wine glass in a drawing held this past December.
Congratulations, Karen! Hope you enjoy your Chris Young CD and wine glass for a long, long time.
I Created a Monster
Do You Love Chris Young and GAC?
Here’s your chance to be seen and heard on Great American Country (GAC) and maybe get a little exposure for Chris! Upload a video clip of 30 seconds or less explaining why you love GAC (and we hope you'll include CHRIS YOUNG) and you just might see yourself in an upcoming commercial featured on-air and online at GACTV.com. Make sure you include the words "I Love GAC" in your submission and have fun! You must be 13 years or older to submit a video.
For tips and more on your submission, go to www.gactv.com
Let us know if your video is chosen. Good luck!
With so many parts of the country covered in snow, we challenged fans to create a Chris-related snowman and send us a photo. Two of our favorites are Lauren and Jen's "Snowfan" (at right) and Kristy's Chris snowman above. Great job, gals!
Do You "Snow" Chris Young?
Join the fan club party discussions on the official Chris Young message board at www.ChrisYoungCountry.com.
Remember MySpace Squad?
Happy Valentine's Day, April Manley
Winner in THE MAN I WANT TO BE Contest
Out of five stories, fans voted the #5 story as their favorite in THE MAN I WANT TO BE contest. The five stories were selectedfrom hundreds and posted online along with a poll. April Manley from South Carolina received the most votes for her submission, receiving 59% of the votes. She will receive a $75 dinner gift certificate, flowers, and a phone call from Chris. If you haven't read April's story, we have posted it again for you. (See story at right.)
Here's what April has to say about the contest and Chris:
Q: How did you hear about the contest?
April: I saw it on Chris's Myspace page.
Q: Have you ever met Chris?
April: No, but I would love to.
Q: How did you promote your story to gain the most votes?
April: I posted it online, told family and friends to vote and asked them to tell their family and friends.
Q: What will you say to Chris when he calls?
April: I have a few questions I want to ask him.
Q: Will you be taking anyone special to dinner?
April: I'll take a few friends.
Thanks to all of you who took the time to send us your stories. Chris continues to receive emails, letters, and comments from folks expressing how the song has affected them.
April's Winning Story
The Man I Want To Be has inspired me in so many ways. I was with my boyfriend for two and a half years, and I had to help him through a lot. He was who I planned forever with. He always had a rough life and didn't know how to find a way out. He was one of the people I cared about more than life itself.
The last time I saw him was October 24th. Four days later, I received a phone call at 3:36 PM. It showed his name on my cell phone, but the voice was unfamiliar when I had answered. It ended up being his uncle to tell me Thomas had passed away early that morning. And the past few months have been very hard for me.
The day I got the call I couldn't help but think there was something more I could do. I listened to two of Chris Young's songs over and over the following few days. The Man I Want To Be, the more I listened to it the more I realized Thomas was his own person, and I knew that we both loved each other unconditionally. It made me realize everyone needs someone there, but they aren't going to change unless they're willing to find help within themselves.
Everyday I have relived the funeral just like it was yesterday; it replays over and over again in my head. But the way I find hope is through the lyrics of The Man I Want To Be. The song is very inspiring. I don't know where I'd be if I hadn't found Chris's music. I've had my breaking point, and the song shows me there is hope for a tomorrow.
Regardless of my loss, there are people surrounding me who care about me. There was a lot I wanted for my ex. This is all a part of God's plans. With whatever tomorrow will bring, I know he's making me stronger and making me the person I'm supposed to be. He hasn't given up on me, and I can't give up on him.
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