LEBANON, Tenn., Sept. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Country
music artist Chris Young has teamed up with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® to produce a
five-part docu-series, "Chris Young Losing Sleep Cracker Barrel Series," which is the first
of its kind for the brand. The five-part docu-series features weekly episodes taking fans on a behind-the-scenes journey as Chris
writes, records and performs his songs, and touches on how Cracker Barrel has continued to be his home-away-from-home along the
journey. Fans can watch the series, which debuts Sept. 28 and runs weekly through Nov. 2, on Cracker Barrel's YouTube channel.
In addition to the docu-series, Young will exclusively release a deluxe version of his new album, "Losing Sleep," which
features the bonus track "Encore," at all Cracker Barrel stores nationwide and online at shop.crackerbarrel.com on Oct. 20, 2017. Through this partnership, Young
joins the ranks of iconic and up and coming artists that have become a part of Cracker Barrel's Spotlight Music Program over the
years.
"Cracker Barrel understands that music is a powerful way to connect with people and so working with them was a natural fit for
me," said Young. "I'm excited about this exclusive album, the video series, and the partnership."
"Losing Sleep" is Young's third studio album in less than two years and the first project where he has co-written every song.
Young collaborated with a number of top songwriters for this album, including high-profile names Liz
Rose and Jon Randall, while continuing to work with a core group of tunesmiths including
Josh Hoge and Chris's co-producer, Corey Crowder. "Encore," the
aptly titled exclusive track available only at Cracker Barrel, was co-written with Josh Hoge and
Lindsay Rimes and takes fans on an exciting journey of falling in love.
Young, who is classically trained in multiple genres and has a love for all styles of music, steps outside the box for "Losing
Sleep," as each song has a unique vibe, while maintaining his unmistakable country sound.
"Our Spotlight Music Program provides us an avenue to connect with our guests in a very unique way – through music and
entertainment," said Cracker Barrel Senior Marketing Manager Julie Ulmer. "We look for
partnerships that enable us to provide our guests something that they can't find elsewhere, whether that's exclusive access to
artists or their music. Our project with Chris Young allows us to release not only an exclusive
version of his new album that fans can only get from Cracker Barrel, but the ability to bring to life a docu-series that gives
people a unique, one-of-kind look into his life on the road and the music he's creating. We've followed Chris' career for many
years and are thrilled to work together on the release of 'Losing Sleep.'"
Cracker Barrel has released albums with a wide variety of artists, some of which have debuted in top spots on a range of
Billboard charts. Recent Cracker Barrel Spotlight Music partners show the diverse range of genres and artists that partner with
the brand, including Lady Antebellum, Anthony Hamilton, NEEDTOBREATHE, MercyMe and Reba McEntire. In February, Cracker Barrel's partnership with a cappella group Pentatonix and
singer-songwriter legend Dolly Parton won the artists a Grammy Award for "Best Country Duo/Group
Performance" for their unique remix of Parton's 1970s hit "Jolene."
"Losing Sleep" – Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Deluxe Album Track Listing:
- "Losing Sleep"
- "Hangin' On"
- "Holiday"
- "Radio And The Rain"
- "Where I Go When I Drink"
- "She's Got A Way"
- "Leave Me Wanting More"
- "Trouble Looking"
- "Woke Up Like This"
- "Blacked Out"
- "Encore"
About Chris Young
Recently invited to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry, Chris Young has
earned multiple ACM, BBMA, CMA, CMT, Grammy and RDMA nominations and scored three consecutive chart-topping singles – including
his ninth No. 1 "Sober Saturday Night" with Vince Gill – from his "excellent" ( New York Times ) album "I'm Comin' Over" (2015). He continues to set the bar even higher with the
release of his brand new single, "Losing Sleep," which amassed more than 1.25 million on-demand streams in its first week of
release. With six albums to his credit, including 2016's "It Must Be Christmas" and 2015's Gold-certified studio album, "I'm
Comin' Over," which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums Chart, Chris continues to reach new heights with his
hotly anticipated seventh album — "Losing Sleep" — due Oct. 20, 2017. Named "one of his era's
finest traditionalists" by the Associated Press, the upcoming record will be the RCA Records artist's third project in less
than two years. An international ambassador for country music, Chris performs to packed houses around the world including his
recent appearance at the sold-out C2C Festival in the U.K. 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 sixteen Gold/Platinum certified
projects, Chris has joined reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean as special guest on his They Don't Know
Tour through October before resuming his own headlining dates later this year. For a full list of tour dates and more
information, visit chrisyoungcountry.com.
About Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc .
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBRL) provides a friendly home-away-from-home in its old country stores and
restaurants. Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real homestyle food and shopping that's surprisingly
unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America's country heritage…all at a fair price. Established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn., Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. and its affiliates operate 645 Cracker Barrel Old
Country Store® company-owned locations in 44 states and own the fast casual restaurants Holler & Dash®. Nation's Restaurant
News' 2016 Consumer Picks survey named Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® the Best Family-Dining Restaurant in America. For more
information about the company, visit crackerbarrel.com.
Cracker Barrel Media Contact:
Breeanna Straessle
media.relations@crackerbarrel.com
615-443-9589
Chris Young Media Contacts:
Cindy Hunt
Monarch Publicity
Cindy.Hunt@MonarchPublicity.com
615-429-2203
Fount Lynch
Sony Music Nashville
Fount.Lynch@sonymusic.com
615-301-4373
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