The Showdown: Chris Young vs. Backroad Anthem
Chris Young is shooting for the Hall of Fame today and over the weekend, but he's going to face a significant challenge from Backroad Anthem to get there.
"Think of You" is the latest single from Young's smash I'm Comin' Over album, featuring Cassadee Pope in a duet that allows both singers to show off the power and scope of their voices. So far he's been on an unstoppable winning streak, but Backroad Anthem might be a different story altogether.
The rising country group recently lost their singer, Craig Strickland, who died tragically during a hunting trip after his boat capsized. The group have decided to carry on without him, and they've released one of his final songs with the band, "Torn," as a tribute to their departed friend. Interest in Strickland has skyrocketed since his untimely passing, as fans have followed his story. Will they turn out to vote for "Torn"?
Listen to clips of both Young and Backroad Anthem's songs and vote for your favorite here. You can vote once every hour until this Showdown ends on Monday at 8AM ET, so come back and vote often to be sure your artist wins. The winner of this matchup will face a new challenger on Monday.
Listen to Chris Young (Feat. Cassadee Pope), “Think of You”
Listen to Backroad Anthem, "Torn"
Showdown Rules: The song with the most votes wins, and the winner goes on to face a new challenger in the next Showdown. Vote as much as once per hour online. If a song wins five Showdowns in a row, it will be retired into the Taste of Country Showdown Hall of Fame to allow for new songs to compete. Some songs will be considered for a second Showdown if voter turnout is healthy in a losing effort.