Eli Young Band

Eli Young Band have worked their way up to becoming one of country music's most respected bands over the course of a long, slow climb. The band formed initially as a duo comprising Mike Eli and James Young, who met at the University of North Texas. They became a band with the addition of Chris Thompson and Jon Jones, and released their self-titled debut album in 2002. The group released 'Level' in 2005 and began building a large touring base, but they didn't really get their biggest national break until 2011, when 'Life at Best' took off on the strength of "Crazy Girl," their first No. 1 hit. They followed up with another No. 1 single, "Even if It Breaks Your Heart," which was nominated for ACM and Grammy awards. They followed up that breakthrough with "Drunk Last Night," another No. 1 from their 2013 album, '10,000 Towns,' which also spawned the hit single, "Dust." Most recently, EYB released a new EP titled 'Turn It On,' featuring the title track as its first single.

  • Formed: 2000 in Denton, Texas
  • Top Songs: “Even if It Breaks Your Heart,” “Crazy Girl,” “Drunk Last Night”
  • Did You Know? “Even if It Breaks Your Heart” was originally recorded by Will Hoge, who co-wrote the song.
  • Further Reading: Eli Young Band Celebrate the ‘Dad Bod’
Hunter Hayes vs. Eli Young Band – The Showdown
Hunter Hayes vs. Eli Young Band – The Showdown
Hunter Hayes vs. Eli Young Band – The Showdown
The song may be called 'Invisible,' but Hunter Hayes' fans are anything but. Hayniacs have taken the singer's new single to the winner's circle twice in a row, most recently by thumping the latest from Easton Corbin. Texas foursome the Eli Young Band is up next in the Louisiana native's quest to get to the Showdown Hall of Fame.
Eli Young Band, ‘Dust’ [Listen]
Eli Young Band, ‘Dust’ [Listen]
Eli Young Band, ‘Dust’ [Listen]
The Eli Young Band guys are sticking with what works -- to an extent. Their new single ‘Dust’ is a story of chasing one's dream against all odds and obstacles, but it’s not to be confused with ‘Even if It Breaks Your Heart.’ Sonically, the two tracks couldn’t be more different.
Censored Songs: 10 Hit Radio Edits
Censored Songs: 10 Hit Radio Edits
Censored Songs: 10 Hit Radio Edits
Artists and their record labels will censor songs for a variety of reasons. There could be a naughty word, or a particular lyric may be deemed offensive to the mainstream country music listening audience. Almost since the invent of the guitar singers have been told "You can't say that on the radio," and they've responded with some creative alternatives.

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