Young teams with Norway's Astrid S
"I've grown up with country music," Astrid said. "It's a genre I admire very much, and it's been a big influence and inspiration throughout the years in my songwriting. I'm so happy Brett wanted to do this song with me. Hope you'll love it as much as I do."
Opening with a simple acoustic guitar and building to an anthemic chorus, "I Do" pairs Astrid and Young's contrasting vocals. The track is a confession of remaining feelings for a former lover, which the Norwegian singer wrote solo of a personal experience.
Young said, "I was so honored to be asked to collaborate on this track with Astrid. When I first heard 'I Do,' I instantly connected to the lyrics and storytelling, so jumping onboard and digging into something a little bit different was a no-brainer for me. I can't wait for the fans to hear this one."
Astrid S has released the EPs "Trust Issues" and "Stripped Down," touring in the U.S. and Europe with Years & Years and Zara Larsson. Astrid plans to release her debut CD this year.
More news for Brett Young
- 02/07/25: Young "Tastes Like You"
- 12/03/24: Young strips it down
- 10/25/24: Young will "Kiss To Forget"
- 05/29/24: Young extends tour
- 12/04/23: Young heads overseas
- 08/04/23: Young, Gill/Franklin, Zimmerman, King Calaway release new albums
- 06/26/23: Young spreads out "Across the Sheets"
- 11/28/22: Young plans '23 tour
CD reviews for Brett Young
Brett Young's Christmas EP is a strange little thing. Like many holiday project creators, Young prefers to look backwards, rather than forward. Hence the phrase 'Christmas Classics' in the album title. Nostalgia is always huge in country music, so this approach makes some sense. Therefore, this release is one that may cause you to travel with Scrooge back to various Christmases from the past. You also might come away feeling decidedly Scrooge-y about it.
It's strange, however, ...
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