Country Pop Bites: Chris Young – June 12

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1985 Chris Young was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee?

Yes, it’s true! He went on to win "Nashville Star" in 2006, earning an Academy of Country Music awards nomination and building a hit list that included "Gettin' You Home (The Black Dress Song)," "Voices" and "Tomorrow".

Check out the video!

Here are 5 things about Chris Young that you might not have known.

• He attended Oakland High School in Tennessee.
• He has a very supportive family. His stepfather Michael raised him and is dad to him.
• His musical influences include Randy Travis, George Strait, Clint Black and Keith Whitley.
• Chris has gone on one USO tour supporting troops overseas. He plans to go again. His sister Dot is now in the armed forces.
• He used his real family in the video for his song "Voices." You can see his mom, dad, and more in the video. His sister Dot could not make it so he made sure a picture of her was in the video.