Airwave: "Nashville Star's" Young 'Drinkin'' in the fame

Season 4 "Nashville Star" winner Chris Young's first single and self-written song, "Drinkin' Me Lonely Tonight" is the first of what may be a long-standing career for this newcomer from Murfreesboro, Tenn.

The single which Young performed during this season's reality show, "Nashville Star" not only won him a recording contract with RCA records but floored the judges as well with this restrained, emotion-rich slice of classic country craftsmanship. They could've given him the crown that night.


The lyrics to "Drinkin' Me Lonely are those that are haunting yet, Young establishes himself as a superstar of the future:

I'm pushing you away each time I pull up that ole barstool,
And drownin' you in every drop I drink.
I'm telling you to go to hell but I'm talking to myself
'Cuz you're not around to hear what I think.
I'm trying to teach my heart to hate you,
But it ain't workin' right

Now the truth is I'm only drinkin' me lonely tonight.
Lord, it's more than just thirsty that I'm feeling inside
'Cuz these tears I've been crying have left me bone dry,
I wish the bartender had a cure I could buy,
But the truth is I'm only, drinkin' me lonely tonight.

He said I'd have to choose between your love and this old bar room,
And I just laughed, but I guess you knew best,
Who cares whose right or wrong tonight, my better half is gone
And this whisky's laying claim to all that's left.
So I'll just order up another and pretend I'm all right,

When the truth is I'm only drinkin' me lonely tonight.
And Lord, it's more than just thirsty that I'm feeling inside
'Cuz these tears I've been crying have left me bone dry,
And I wish the bartender had a cure I could buy,
But the truth is I'm only drinkin' me lonely tonight.

As he mentioned after his win on "Nashville Star" and signing with RCA Records:

"When I heard that, I got interested," he says. "RCA has always been the label I wanted to be on. It's where my heroes recorded, guys like Keith Whitley, John Anderson, Ronnie Milsap and Alan Jackson. I knew they were the best of the best."

The friend paid for Young's ticket to audition in Houston. The rest is history, as Young stood head and shoulders above the competition at every level. The fans and judges at every step recognized him as the star he is.

"I've always felt this was my destiny," says the singer. "But I also realized early on that hard work is as important as talent. I love to work just as much as I love music. So I'm having the time of my life right now.

"Still, I'm waiting for that day when I hear my song being played on the radio next to George Strait and Brooks & Dunn. That's when I'll celebrate. At that point, I'll know my work is just beginning, but I'll also know that dreams do come true."

Source: http://www.chrisyoungcountry.com

From the first to the last note Young is well on his way to winning the hearts of fans.

Rating: 5 out of 5