Trace Adkins

Tracy's debut into the music industry was described as a big success when his very first single 'There's a Girl in Texas' reached the top twenty on the US Country charts. His debut album 'Dreamin' Out Loud' followed in 1996 and charted within the top 10 on the Country albums chart.

Adkins has had continuous chart success since the release of his debut and has had 20 hit singles on the Billboard country music charts, many of which topped the charts such as 'Ladies Love Country Boys' and 'You're Gonna Miss This'. Due to his strong and consistent presence on the US Billboard and Country charts means that all but one of his studio albums now holds a gold or platinum selling certification. He has sold millions of records worldwide, with the 2005 release 'Songs About Me' contributing two million copies to date.

Those who are unaware of Adkins' music may actually know his baritone voice from the voiceovers for popular restaurant chain KFC. In 2008 the country star took part in the celebrity version of The Apprentice to raise money for the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network charity, he eventually finished the series as the runner up to British presenter Piers Morgan. Since 2010 he has made more regular appearances in the land of the silver screen, taking roles in 'The Lincoln Lawyer' 'Lifted' and 'Mom's Night Out'.

His traditional country style and powerful baritone has gained Young many fans across the spectrum of country music, looking back to the likes of Hank Williams and Randy Travis, moving away from pop-country or country with rock influences which began to dominate the modern scene.

After winning Nashville Star, Chris Young was signed to record label RCA records, releasing his debut single, "Drinkin' Me Lonely" in 2006, from his self-titled debut album. The release reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart. From here, Young's success only continued, gaining a top 40 hit with his third single "Voices" from his EP of the same name.

In 2009, Young released his second full length album, "The Man I want to Be," which, as well as his original songs, featured covers of Waylon Jennings "Rose in Paradise" and Tony Joe White's "Rainy Night in Georgia." The single from the bum, "Getting' You Home (The Black Dress Song)" became Young's first number one single, which was followed by another with the re-release of "Voices."

Following a Grammy award nomination, Chris Young had cemented his place in the world of country music. His talents garnered further chart success with the 2011 single, "Tomorrow," becoming his fourth straight number one. The album "Neon" was released the same year, featuring a further number one single, "You."

His fourth studio album "A.M," released in 2013, showcased two top ten singles, "Aw Naw" and "Who I Am With You."Young was selected to act as an ambassador for the CMA Songwriter's Series, which travelled to European countries in an attempt to spread the popularity of country music.