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Chart-Topping Entertainer Discusses Baseball, Faith and Finding His Musical Path
Listen to His Interview + Performance of “Mercy” Here
NASHVILLE, TN (August 2, 2017) – PLATINUM-selling singer/songwriter Brett Young spoke to NPR’s Jacob Hobson for a “Here & Now” segment today, chatting about his musical path that began in Southern California as a pastor’s child. As a teenager, Young followed his passion and talent for baseball, landing a college scholarship until a pitching injury sidelined him. A blessing in disguise, Young shared how this ultimately led to his now meteoric rise as a Country singer/songwriter with two No. 1 hits with “Sleep Without You” and “In Case You Didn’t Know” and over 3 million in sales. Known for his emotive songwriting, Young also performed the song “Mercy” on “Here & Now” from his self-titled LP released earlier this year.
Listen Here – http://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2017/08/02/brett-young
Young’s debut album continues its hold in the Top 10 on the iTunes Country Chart since releasing in February 2017. His third single, “Like I Loved You” was recently introduced to Country radio and is quickly making its way up the Mediabase and Billboard Airplay charts. The video launched on VEVO Monday (7/31) and has since amassed upwards of 400,000 views in the past 48 hours.
Other notable outlets too have taken notice of the chart-topping entertainer:
“Ace Songwriter” | Entertainment Weekly
“Brett Young’s heart-tugging ‘In Case You Didn’t Know’ is a piece of music magic” | People
“Brett Young renders deep feelings with thick polish” | New York Times
“Country’s next star…” | Washington Post
