Young leaves RCA for Black River

"I'm so excited to announce my new partnership with Black River Entertainment! RCA Nashville was an amazing home for me since 2006 when Joe Galante signed me to work with the Sony team, but it is time for my next chapter," said Young. "I couldn't be more excited about the new music that's on the way or my new home. Black River is an amazing company, and they have truly impressed upon me how much they believe in me and my future. I can't wait to continue to add to my legacy with them as a Black River Entertainment artist."

"I've had a great 19-year-run with RCA," said Young on Instagram. "But I sort of became a free agent...with the Sony team, but I sort of got to be a free agent for the first time, and then I've been shown so much love (from Black River)...I've got so much music that I can't wait for you guys to hear. It's going to come to you really soon."

"This is a historic day for Black River," said Black River's President and CEO Gordon S. Kerr. "With 14 number ones under his belt, Chris has made an undeniable impression on country music. His songwriting and vocal excellence make him a leader in the genre, and I can't wait to see all we can accomplish together on this impressive journey."

Young has released nine studio albums, 14 number one singles, 25 R.I.A.A. certified projects and numerous ACM, AMA, CMA and GRAMMY nominations, as well as wins for "Performance of the Year" and "Collaborative Video of the Year" at the CMT Music Awards and is a Grand Ole Opry member.

In 2023, Young released the singles "Looking for You" and "Young Love & Saturday Nights," which climbed to fifth on the U.S. country charts. His most recent album, "Young Love & Saturday Nights," was released on March 22, 2024. The disc only reached as high as 34 on the U.S. charts. He never had an album higher than six prior to that.

Black River is also the home of Kelsea Ballerini.