CHRIS YOUNG HONORS HIS HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC TEACHER AT 2023 CMA AWARDS (AUDIO & VIDEO)

In a touching moment at the CMA Awards on ABC on November 8th, 2023, RCA Nashville’s Chris Young took a heartfelt pause to honor a significant figure in his musical journey—his high school music teacher, Mrs. Brenda Gregory. With gratitude and admiration, Young expressed, “Wanted to take a moment to honor a woman who had such an impact on my musical career, my high school music teacher, Mrs. Brenda Gregory. I wouldn’t be the singer I am today without her. You rarely get the credit or acknowledgement you deserve as an educator, so it was truly an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to recognize you at this year’s #CMAAwards. Thank you to my friends at @chevrolet and @cma for this opportunity and shining some light on the ones who deserve it the most.” This heartfelt acknowledgment underscored the profound influence educators can have on shaping the future of aspiring talents like Chris Young.

Chris Young’s “Young Love & Saturday Nights” has secured the #46 position on this weeks Mediabase chart and #42 on this weeks Billboard chart. The track’s rising popularity is evident with three recent adds this week from Westwood One Hot Country, WRNS/Greenville, and KOLC/Reno. Beyond the airwaves, the song has left a significant digital footprint, accumulating over 7 million on-demand streams to date.