Grammy-nominated Country singer/songwriter Chris Young was born Christopher Alan Young in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. With music in his family, young Chris showed interest by performing in different children's theater productions and, while attending high school, performing in local clubs. Once in college, Chris continued touring, performing over 150 shows a year. At a show in Arlington, Texas, he was approached by a fan who encouraged him to try out for the country music reality show Nashville Star. Chris auditioned in Houston, Texas, entered the show and was declared the winner in 2006.
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People's Choice Country Awards (2023)
Guest starring as Chris Young
- Episode 2023-09-28: The 1st Annual People's Choice Country Awards (Sep 28, 2023)
Barmageddon (2022)
Guest starring as Chris Young
- Episode 1x08: Elle King vs. Chris Young (Jan 23, 2023)
GMA3: What You Need to Know (2020)
Guest starring as Chris Young
- Episode 4x140: Laura Mae Martin, Valerie Bertinelli, Chris Young (Apr 2, 2024)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
Guest starring as Chris Young
- Episode 3x17: Stanley Tucci, JoJo Siwa, Cristo Fernandez, Chris Young (Oct 5, 2021)
Today with Hoda & Jenna (2019)
Guest starring as Chris Young
(2 episodes)
- Episode 3x237: Chris Young (Aug 19, 2021)
- Episode 3x178: Chris Young, Kane Brown (May 27, 2021)
ACM Honors (2016)
Guest starring as Chris Young
- Episode 2019-08-21: 13th Annual ACM Honors (Aug 21, 2019)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Guest starring as Chris Young
- Episode 2016-06-10: Ryan Seacrest, Cedric the Entertainer, Chris Young featuring Vince Gill (Jun 10, 2016)
American Country Awards (2010)
Guest starring as Chris Young
- Episode 2011-12-05: 2nd Annual American Country Awards (Dec 5, 2011)
CMA Country Christmas (2010)
Guest starring as Chris Young
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2019-12-03: CMA Country Christmas 2019 (Dec 3, 2019)
- Episode 2017-11-27: CMA Country Christmas 2017 (Nov 27, 2017)
CMA Music Festival (2004)
Guest starring as Chris Young
- Episode 2016-08-03: CMA Music Festival 2016: Country's Night to Rock (Aug 3, 2016)
Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003)
Guest starring as Chris Young
- Episode 2017-10-24: Ted Danson, Chris Young (Oct 24, 2017)
A Home for the Holidays (1999)
Guest starring as Chris Young
- Episode 2013-12-18: The 15th Annual A Home for the Holidays (Dec 18, 2013)
Good Morning America (1975)
Guest starring as Chris Young
- Episode 2024-04-02: Chris Young, Lori Bergamotto (Apr 2, 2024)
Country Music Association Awards (1967)
Guest starring as Chris Young
- Episode 2023-11-08: The 57th Annual CMA Awards (Nov 8, 2023)