Chris Young is embarking an on an exciting new chapter of his career with the announcement of a new label home and new music on the way.
The multi-platinum star revealed the news to fans on Wednesday (Dec. 4), admitting he was “thrilled to begin a new chapter with Black River Entertainment.”
In a video taken inside the exact studio where he recorded his massive hit “I’m Comin’ Over,” Young recorded a video messaging explaining how he landed at his new label.
“I couldn’t be more excited to tell you guys that I had a great 19 year run with the Sony team, but I sort of got to be a free agent for the first time and I’ve been shown so much love from the place that I just signed, that I just signed the paperwork. The ink is not even dry and I couldn’t be happier to tell you guys…I’m going to be an artist on Black River Entertainment and I’m just really excited for this next chapter,” he said.
He revealed plans to share “so much new music” and promised that it will be released “really soon.”
This marks a significant change for Young, who seems to have quietly departed RCA Nashville, the label that has been his home since the very beginning of his career.
In an official statement, Young, 39, shared: “I’m so excited to announce my new partnership with Black River Entertainment! RCA Nashville was an amazing home for me since 2006 when Joe Galante signed me to work with the Sony team, but it is time for my next chapter. I couldn’t be more excited about the new music that’s on the way or my new home. Black River is an amazing company, and they have truly impressed upon me how much they believe in me and my future. I can’t wait to continue to add to my legacy with them as a Black River Entertainment artist.”
Black River’s President and CEO Gordon S. Kerr added, “This is a historic day for Black River. With 14 No.1s under his belt, Chris has made an undeniable impression on Country music. His songwriting and vocal excellence make him a leader in the genre, and I can’t wait to see all we can accomplish together on this impressive journey.”
The Grand Ole Opry member joins Black River Entertainment with a long list of accomplishments under his belt, including nine studio albums, over nine billion global streams, 14 career No. 1 singles, 25 R.I.A.A. certified projects and numerous ACM, AMA, CMA and GRAMMY nominations, as well as wins for “Performance of the Year” and “Collaborative Video of the Year” at the CMT Music Awards.
Black River Records’ roster of artists also includes Kelsea Ballerini, MaRynn Taylor, Scotty Hasting, and Pryor Baird.
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