Brett Young, a country pop singer-songwriter, has achieved significant success in music after an early career in baseball was cut short by injury. His career includes multiple chart-topping singles and award nominations. After making a significant impact on the country music scene through independently released EPs and albums, Brett Young achieved widespread national recognition following his signing with Big Machine Label Group in August 2015. This partnership led to his self-titled six-song EP in February 2016, featuring the lead single ‘Sleep Without You,’ released in April 2016.
His consistent chart performance and critical acclaim led to his recognition as the Academy of Country Music’s New Male Vocalist of the Year in 2018. Additional successful singles from this period included ‘Like I Loved You,’ released in July 2017, and ‘Catch,’ released in June 2019. Most recently, Young released his third studio album, ‘Weekends Look a Little Different These Days,’ in June 2021. The album’s lead single, ‘Lady,’ initially released in April 2020, quickly ascended to the top of the Country Airplay chart in April 2021.
Demonstrating his versatility, Young also released the holiday album ‘Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics’ in October 2021, followed by the single ‘You Didn’t’ in November 2021. Building on his extensive discography, Young released his album ‘Across the Sheets’ in 2023. He is currently preparing for the release of his highly anticipated forthcoming album, ‘2.0,’ scheduled for 2025, continuing to solidify his position as a prominent figure in country pop music.