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Eli Young Band's Jon Jones Welcomes Baby

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:00:03 +0000

Congratulations are in order for Eli Young Band‘s Jon Jones, who welcomed his first child — a boy named Hudson Lennon Jones — on Dec. 31 just outside of Fort Worth, Texas. “We are ecstatic about this beautiful baby boy that came into our world,” Jones tells People of his expanding family. “Words cannot describe [...]

Eli Young Band Making Big Plans for 2013

Megan Pacella — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Even though they haven't opened Christmas presents or celebrated New Year's yet, the Eli Young Band guys already have big plans for 2013. Not only will the band set out to tour with Kenny Chesney next year, they also plan to make time for the studio.

Eli Young Band Perform Classic 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' in Festive Video

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:00:38 +0000

The four members of Eli Young Band are helping get everyone in the Christmas spirit with the release of a new video of them singing a soulful, acoustic version of the holiday staple ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas.’ The Christmas classic is a song that “resonates pretty deeply” with all of the guys in the [...]

Eli Young Band's Mike Eli Says New Baby Made His House a Home

Megan Pacella — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:00:52 +0000

Mike Eli of Eli Young Band finally feels at home. No, he's not kicking his feet up and putting an end to his country music career. He and his wife Kacey just brought their baby girl, Kline Olivia, home, and they finally feel their space is complete.

Eli Young Band Have a Laugh in Robotic 'Say Goodnight' Music Video

Megan Pacella — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:30:57 +0000

Eli Young Band's latest single, 'Say Goodnight,' is a pretty serious love ballad. The twangy tune is all about wanting to ignore your daily to-do list, draw the shades and spend some time with that special someone in your life. But EYB's 'Say Goodnight' video isn't quite as somber as the song suggests.

2012 CMA Vocal Group of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:30:42 +0000

While the power of the Vocal Duo of the Year category has waned in recent years, the Vocal Group of the Year pool at the 2012 CMA Awards is overflowing with talent. How tight is this category? Rascal Flatts weren't even nominated for what seems like the first time since mullets were en vogue. Who do you think will win the Vocal Group of the Year award at the CMAs?

2012 CMA Song of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:00:51 +0000

Nominees for Song of the Year at the 2012 CMA Awards are similar to those for Single of the Year -- with two exceptions. SOTY is given to the songwriters, which are the singers of the song plus one or two co-writers in three cases this year. Each day leading up to the Nov. 1 ABC broadcast, we're explaining how each nominee can win the CMA Award, offering our prediction and looking for yours. Who do you predict to win the Song of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

Country Whuppin' – Bucky Covington And Shooter Jennings Vs. Eli Young Band

Eric Cornish — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:55:27 +0000

Taylor Swift gained more call-in votes on the last Country Whuppin', but as they often do, the online votes told the story on this day, as the duet from Bucky Covington and Shooter Jennings took a landslide win to become the new champion on the Country Whuppin'. Today, they will face a challenge from the Eli Young Band.

Billboard Releases Top Country Songs Of 2011

Eric Cornish — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:30:54 +0000

Billboard has released its list of the top songs of the year. We want to know if they match up with your favorites. This year’s top honor went to the Eli Young Band and their hit single ‘Crazy Girl.’ While a surprising choice for number one to some, I believe the length it was on [...]

New Music Monday – Eli Young Band

Eric Cornish — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:31:55 +0000

They are fresh off they’re first number one song and to make that even better, that number one song was the number one song for the year. Eli Young Band’s “Crazy Girl” put these guys on the map in 2011. The question is, will their next single be as big in the new year? It’s called [...]

How Is Your Favorite Country Artist Celebrating The Holidays? [VIDEO]

Leslie Morgan — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:22:01 +0000

Country stars celebrate the holidays just like you and I. WAMZ caught up with artists backstage at the CMAs to find our their plans!!! :-)

Eli Young Band Announces 10 Finalists For Their Cover Contest

Leslie Morgan — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:05:08 +0000

Drew Harrison.....

Joseph Somers-Morales & Cody Tarpley.....

Ricky Young.....

See the rest of the finalist and vote for your favorite TODAY!!

The Eli Young Band Should Keep Their Day Job

Leslie Morgan — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:50:43 +0000

The Eli Young Band wants you to get a copy of their upcoming album, Life At Best, even if it means getting a second job. They sugest working at the county fair. HAHA

Leslies Favorite Song Of The Week

Leslie Morgan — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:53:12 +0000

My favorite song this week is Crazy Girl from Eli Young Band. There isn't a femaile in the world who can't relate to this song. What AWESOME lyrics!!! Most females are naturally insecure with reasons ranging from how they think they should look, how they stack up to the other females that their husbands/boyfriends encounter on a daily basis...always a little fearful that they my find something better or