Lake Winnepesaukah

Country music sensation and Tennessee native Chris Young will perform at Lake Winnepesaukah’s Jukebox Junction Stage on Sunday, July 11, with shows at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

With an ear toward the past and an eye on the future, Chris Young is quickly distinguishing himself as a newcomer who honors country music’s best traditions while adding a fresh new chapter to the genre’s legacy. With his rich, warm baritone and penchant for writing relatable, slice-of-life songs, Young’s second album, The Man I Want To Be, showcases a new traditionalist poised to take his place among his musical heroes.

His self-titled debut album made him country’s best-selling new male artist of 2006 and earned him a nod in the Academy of Country Music’s Top New Male Vocalist category. The Man I Want To Be builds on that momentum with a solid collection of songs that not only showcase his skills as a vocalist, but also provide a portrait of Young – the things he values and believes in.

“It’s who I am as a person,” Young says of the new album. “It represents the things that are important to me. My family and I are very close, and they mean more than anything to me, but I’m also the kind of guy who likes to go out with my friends and have a good time on Friday nights.” The first single, Voices, is a prime example. “Your family are people you lean on and learn from,” he says. “When I told my family I wanted to do music, they were really supportive. I think writing songs like Voices portrays the importance of that."

In the tradition of his heroes, Keith Whitley, Randy Travis and Waylon Jennings, Young crafted an album filled with songs that capture the emotional experiences that make life so rich and meaningful. It Takes A Man is a touching look at young love that places the listener in the middle of a life-changing conversation as the rain gently spills down. His No. 1 single, Gettin’ You Home, is a sultry number about a man who only has one thing on his mind while enjoying a romantic night out with his lady.

That Makes Me is a raucous anthem that finds Young declaring his unabashed love for country music, old trucks, straight whiskey and good old-fashioned values. Twenty-One Candles is a driving up-temp about a girl who knows how to celebrate. On the other end of the spectrum, The Man I Want To Be is a vulnerable self-examination that features one of Young’s most compelling vocals.

It’s that amazing, resonant voice that brings each song to life. Deep and soulful, Young’s delivery seems almost effortless. Nowhere is that more evident than Young’s portrayal of Rainy Night in Georgia.

In the end, Young sees himself as just a lucky guy living his dream. “I love playing music,” he says. “There’s no way I could do anything else.

All Jukebox Junction concerts are free with admittance to Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park. All guests under 18 must be accompanied by a guest age 18 or over and must purchase either a combination $5.00 Gate Admission & $13.00 Value Strip of ride tickets or $5.00 Gate Admission & $21 Unlimited Ride Pass. Or, they must be a member of a chaperoned group. Guests over 18 must purchase a $5.00 Gate Admission and may choose to purchase individual ride tickets or a ride package. Children 2 and under are admitted free but must pay to ride. Parking is free. Park hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 12 noon to 10:00 p.m. on Sundays. Lake Winnepesaukah is recognized as one of America’s top ten family amusement parks by Travel and Leisure magazine. For more information, call (706) 866-5681 or toll free (877) LAKEWIN or visit the web site at www.lakewinnie.com.

For more information, contact Talley Green (706) 866-5681, ext. 227.


		FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2010 Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chris Young To Perform At Lake Winnepesaukah July 11 Country music sensation and Tennessee native Chris Young will perform at Lake Winnepesaukah’s Jukebox Junction Stage on Sunday, July 11, with shows at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. With an ear toward the past and an eye on the future, Chris Young is quickly distinguishing himself as a newcomer who honors country music’s best traditions while adding a fresh new chapter to the genre’s legacy. With his rich, warm baritone and penchant for writing relatable, slice-of-life songs, Young’s second album, The Man I Want To Be, showcases a new traditionalist poised to take his place among his musical heroes. His self-titled debut album made him country’s best-selling new male artist of 2006 and earned him a nod in the Academy of Country Music’s Top New Male Vocalist category. The Man I Want To Be builds on that momentum with a solid collection of songs that not only showcase his skills as a vocalist, but also provide a portrait of Young – the things he values and believes in. “It’s who I am as a person,” Young says of the new album. “It represents the things that are important to me. My family and I are very close, and they mean more than anything to me, but I’m also the kind of guy who likes to go out with my friends and have a good time on Friday nights.” The first single, Voices, is a prime example. “Your family are people you lean on and learn from,” he says. “When I told my family I wanted to do music, they were really supportive. I think writing songs like Voices portrays the importance of that." In the tradition of his heroes, Keith Whitley, Randy Travis and Waylon Jennings, Young crafted an album filled with songs that capture the emotional experiences that make life so rich and meaningful. It Takes A Man is a touching look at young love that places the listener in the middle of a life-changing conversation as the rain gently spills down. His No. 1 single, Gettin’ You Home, is a sultry number about a man who only has one thing on his mind while enjoying a romantic night out with his lady. That Makes Me is a raucous anthem that finds Young declaring his unabashed love for country music, old trucks, straight whiskey and good old-fashioned values. Twenty-One Candles is a driving up-temp about a girl who knows how to celebrate. On the other end of the spectrum, The Man I Want To Be is a vulnerable self-examination that features one of Young’s most compelling vocals. It’s that amazing, resonant voice that brings each song to life. Deep and soulful, Young’s delivery seems almost effortless. Nowhere is that more evident than Young’s portrayal of Rainy Night in Georgia. In the end, Young sees himself as just a lucky guy living his dream. “I love playing music,” he says. “There’s no way I could do anything else. All Jukebox Junction concerts are free with admittance to Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park. All guests under 18 must be accompanied by a guest age 18 or over and must purchase either a combination $5.00 Gate Admission & $13.00 Value Strip of ride tickets or $5.00 Gate Admission & $21 Unlimited Ride Pass. Or, they must be a member of a chaperoned group. Guests over 18 must purchase a $5.00 Gate Admission and may choose to purchase individual ride tickets or a ride package. Children 2 and under are admitted free but must pay to ride. Parking is free. Park hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 12 noon to 10:00 p.m. on Sundays. Lake Winnepesaukah is recognized as one of America’s top ten family amusement parks by Travel and Leisure magazine. For more information, call (706) 866-5681 or toll free (877) LAKEWIN or visit the web site at www.lakewinnie.com. For more information, contact Talley Green (706) 866-5681, ext. 227.

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