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CHRIS YOUNG EXTENDS 2018 HEADLINE TOUR

" Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour" add 12 new dates with special guests and Morgan Evans

COMING TO YAKIMA VALLEY SUNDOME IN YAKIMA, WA ON MAY 17

Tickets on-sale Friday, December 8 at chrisyoungcountry.com

Nashville, TN – November 30, 2017 – Following his induction into the and the release of his acclaimed seventh album, Losing Sleep, 2017 has undoubtedly been a career- defining year for Chris Young. 2018 is teeing up to be another banner year for the 32-year old neo-traditionalist with the “Chris Young Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour.” After a tremendous response to the initial winter run, the tour has been extended with another 12 dates added in April and May with special guests Kane Brown and Morgan Evans. The tour will visit Yakima, WA on Thursday, May 17 at Yakima Valley Sundome.

Tickets and VIP packages for the “Chris Young Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour,” promoted by AEG Presents and Concerts West, go on sale beginning Friday, December 8 at 10am (local time). American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, December 6 at 10am (local time) through Thursday, December 7 at 10pm (local time). A limited number of exclusive VIP Packages will also be available for sale starting December 5. These exclusive offers can include premium tickets, access to a pre-show VIP Hang (includes an exclusive performance and special Q&A session), limited-edition lithographs, autographed memorabilia and much more. Ticket buyers will have the opportunity to redeem a CD or digital copy of Chris’s new album, Losing Sleep, with every order. Tickets and VIP packages can be purchased at ChrisYoungCountry.com.

Preview the “Chris Young Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour” here: https://youtu.be/-4lCfuoJjAs.

ABOUT CHRIS YOUNG: Recently inducted as the newest member of the iconic Grand Ole Opry, Chris Young achieved another milestone this year with the release of Losing Sleep, his second consecutive studio album to debut at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart. With seven albums to his credit, including 2015’s Gold-certified, I’m Comin’ Over, which earned multiple ACM, BBMA, CMA, CMT, Grammy and RDMA nominations and scored three consecutive chart- topping singles, Losing Sleep is the RCA Records artist’s third project in less than two years. Named “one of his era’s finest traditionalists” by the Associated Press, Chris has quickly become an international ambassador for , performing to packed houses around the world including his recent appearance at the sold-out C2C Festival in the UK. With a hit-packed set that highlights his nine chart-toppers — including “Gettin’ You Home,” “Voices,” “Tomorrow,” “I’m Comin’ Over” and “Think Of You,” — and nineteen Gold/Platinum certifications, he’ll headline the Chris Young Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour with special guests Kane Brown and LANCO beginning in January.

ABOUT KANE BROWN: Multi-Platinum selling vocalist Kane Brown burst onto the music scene with the release of his EP, Chapter 1- the highest-debuting country EP of the Nielsen SoundScan era-and his chart-topping, Gold-Certified debut album, Kane Brown. After debuting #1 on the Billboard Country Albums, the iTunes Country and iTunes all genre charts upon its release last December, Brown released his Deluxe album edition follow up (Kane Brown, Deluxe Edition), which debuted #1 on the Billboard Country and Top 5 on the Charts. Brown is the only artist in history to simultaneously top all five Country Charts (Billboard) and is the best- selling new country artist of the past three years. The ACM New Male Vocalist nominee recently released his new single, “Heaven,” which is the follow up single to his record-breaking #1, platinum-selling single, “.” “Heaven” instantly hit #1 on the iTunes Country and all- genre charts, continuing Brown’s record of having every single, EP, and album reach #1 on iTunes. Brown has opened for Florida Line and , and can be seen next opening as direct support for Chris Young as well as several headlining dates.

ABOUT MORGAN EVANS: Morgan Evans’ first U.S. single “,” co-written by Evans with Chris DeStefano (“That’s My Kind of Night”) and (“”), was the Top 3 most added single upon impact at country radio and debuted on Spotify’s Viral Chart at #15 in the US and #26 globally. Born and raised in , the singer/ is now chasing his dream halfway across the world, already receiving critical praise from outlets like , Billboard and Music Row. Citing , , Led Zeppelin and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band as his formative influences, Evans has been crafting relentlessly hopeful and wholly infectious music since the age of 13. His raw talent and undeniable on-stage charisma earned him spots early in his career touring with artists such as and while still in Australia. Now having signed with Warner Music Nashville/Warner Bros. Records, Evans is bringing his engaging live show all over the world. Built around a loop pedal setup, it allows him to play solo with the presence and energy of a full band. Evans is currently in the studio working on his forthcoming album with songwriter/producer Chris DeStefano (, , Dan + Shay, ).

ABOUT AEG PRESENTS: AEG Presents is one of the world’s largest live music companies. The company is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global concert tours, regional music events and world-renowned festivals. AEG Presents operates in North America, Europe and Asia through 15 regional offices that support its tours which include such artists as Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Elton John, Celine Dion, and ; produces over 40 music festivals, including the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Stagecoach California’s Country Music Festival, Desert Trip, Firefly Music Festival, Hangout Music Festival and Panorama and owns, manages or exclusively promotes in more than 75 clubs and theaters worldwide. AEG presents more than 8,000 shows annually worldwide and conducts business under such globally renowned brands as AEG Presents, Goldenvoice, The Bowery Presents, Concerts West, Messina Touring Group, Marshall Arts LTD, and Madison House Presents. For more information visit www.aegpresents.com.

DOWNLOAD Chris Young photo (credit John Shearer) DOWNLOAD Chris Young live performance photo (credit Jeff Johnson) DOWNLOAD Kane Brown photo (credit Brian Jamie) DOWNLOAD Morgan Evans photo (credit Robby Klein)

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For more information about Chris Young, contact:

Cindy Hunt / Monarch Publicity / 615-429-2203 / [email protected]

Fount Lynch / / 615-301-4373 / [email protected]

For local market press inquiries for Chris Young, contact:

Katherine Cook / Monarch Publicity / 615-785-5073 / [email protected]

For Concerts West | AEG Presents and tour information, contact:

Fran Curtis / Rogers & Cowan / [email protected] / 212-878-5002

Cara Hutchison / Rogers & Cowan / [email protected] / 212-878-5026

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