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Hot on the heels of his 10th studio album – I Didn’t Come Here To Leave – multi-platinum artist Chris Young released two new Christmas songs today in the lead-up to his first-ever holiday tour, “It Must Be Christmas – An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young.”

Whether you’re feeling festive or a little sentimental, Young’s dual-track spirited songs bring a heartfelt homage to the holiday season. The original “Christmas Ain’t Christmas,” written by Young with Joel Hutsell, Emma Lee, and Lindsay Rimes, offers a moving tribute to the people who make the season meaningful, while his rendition of “Silver Bells” brings a nostalgic touch to a beloved classic, showcasing a shimmering pedal steel alongside the richness of his signature vocals.

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Launching next week, the intimate shows on his 15-date headlining tour — “It Must Be Christmas – An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young” — will feature Young performing a mix of holiday songs and fan-favorite hits. Supported by special guest MaRynn Taylor, tickets are on sale now at chrisyoungcountry.com/tour.

photo credit Micah McNair/Black River Entertainment

“It Must Be Christmas – An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young” Tour Dates
11/20 – Cedar Rapids, IA — Paramount Theater
11/21 – Joliet, IL— Rialto Square Theatre
11/22 – Saginaw, MI — Dow Event Center Theater
11/29 – Wisconsin Dells, WI — Crystal Grand Music Theatre
11/30 – Cincinnati, OH — Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
12/4 – Wabash, IN — Ford Theater (Honeywell Center)
12/5 – Nashville, IN — Brown County Music Center
12/6 – Warren, OH — Packard Music Hall
12/11 – Wilkes-Barre, PA — The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
12/12 – Lowell, MA — Lowell Memorial Auditorium
12/13 – Bensalem, PA — Xcite Center at Parx Casino
12/17 – Tysons, VA — Capital One Hall
12/18 – Westbury, NY — Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
12/19 – Montclair, NJ — The Wellmont Theater
12/20 – Wallingford, CT — Toyota Oakdale Theatre

Praised as “one of the genre’s most beloved performers,” (Men’s Journal) each of the 14 songs on Young’s newest album, I Didn’t Come Here To Leave, “marks a triumphant return to form…proof that even in an era obsessed with trends, there’s still plenty of room for timeless country storytelling delivered by one of its most distinctive voices,” (Entertainment Focus). Young first teased the new project with the “romantic, wedding-worthy” (iHeartCountry) lead single, “Til The Last One Dies” currently rising on the country radio and streaming charts.

ABOUT CHRIS YOUNG:
One of Billboard’s top country artists of the decade, the prolific hitmaker boasts 14 No. 1 singles and 9 Billion+ streams; 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, global arena headliner, and creative force of nature, 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, boasting a career which bridges multiple phases of country expression. But in joining 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, bringing his much-loved style into the future. His bold tenth album—I Didn’t Come Here To Leave—kicks off the Tennessee native’s next act. The record’s 14 fresh songs, including 11 co-writes, mark the start of a new chapter as Young hits a new stride. Re-centering his foundation of timeless romance, while embracing the energy of his legendary live shows (and bringing his deep vocal rumble “back to my baritone roots”), the set represents the most complete cross-section of his creative vision – maybe ever – and the highest level of craftsmanship in Young’s remarkable career. Also co-producing alongside Andy Sheridan (Rascal Flatts, Avery Anna), the star’s keen country instincts take center stage as he ticks off multiple bucket-list boxes. Passionate attention to detail was poured over every syllable of every lyric, and with the old-school recording dynamic found only in a live studio band, the vivid result acts like Young’s career itself – a connecting point between the glory days of country’s past, and the exhilarating ecstasy 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.”

This month, Young will launch his first-ever holiday tour – “It Must Be Christmas – An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young.” The intimate shows will feature Young performing a mix of holiday songs and fan-favorite hits. Tickets for the 15-date headlining shows with special guest MaRynn Taylor are on sale now at chrisyoungcountry.com/tour.

For more information, visit chrisyoungcountry.com and join @ChrisYoungMusic and his more than 7.5 million fans on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.  

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Hot on the heels of his 10th studio album – I Didn’t Come Here To Leave – multi-platinum artist Chris Young released two new Christmas songs today in the lead-up to his first-ever holiday tour, “It Must Be Christmas – An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young.” Whether you’re feeling festive or a little sentimental, Young’s...