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Would These Songs Have Been Hits With Their Original Artists? [VIDEOS]

Drew — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:27:49 +0000

Darius Ruckers new hit "Wagon Wheel" was originally done by Old Crow Medicine Show. Did you know these other country hits originally by someone else?

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. But in this tongue-and-cheek clip, the two stars of the song are a girl... and her robot.

Travis Tritt Is In Trouble, Ely Young Band Is Crazy – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 13:00:41 +0000

The Eli Young Band was crazy happy with their first platinum single on this date in 2011, Tim McGraw let everyone know he was from the South in 2009, Travis Tritt was in trouble - but in a good way - in 1992 and more.

Jon Jones of Eli Young Band's Father Passes Away After Long Battle With Cancer

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:00:06 +0000

It’s been a long and understandably difficult week for Eli Young Band bassist Jon Jones, whose father died last week. Allen Edwin Jones passed away in Ft. Worth, Texas last Monday, Oct. 8, after losing a long battle with lung cancer. Jones’ dad was only 74 years old and was his son’s biggest fan, always [...]

Eli Young Band Dish That 'Say Goodnight' Video Will Be Country's First Sci-Fi Clip

Jeremy Robinson — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:30:36 +0000

Eli Young Band have officially begun shooting the music video for ‘Say Goodnight,’ the third single from the band’s ‘Life at Best’ album — and as drummer Chris Thompson reveals, the result will be unlike anything ever before seen on country music video channels. “It’s the very first ever sci-fi, country music video,” Thompson spills [...]

Eli Young Band's Jon Jones and Wife Expecting First Baby

Billy Dukes — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:30:29 +0000

Soon, the Eli Young Band's tour bus will need an extra bunk -- be it a tiny one. Bassist Jon Jones announced that his wife Sarah is expecting the couple's first child, a baby boy, due on Dec. 23. That makes two babies in 2012 for the ACM Award-winning group, as singer Mike Eli welcomed his first baby in July.

Eli Young Band vs. Chelsea Bain – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:00:43 +0000

Eli Young Band may not be far removed from their search for country stardom, but their fans took no pity on newcomer Jon Pardi. The Texas group’s new song ‘Say Goodnight’ topped ‘Missin” You Crazy’ to earn another spin on Taste of Country Nights radio and more votes from fans on Taste of Country.

Eli Young Band vs. Jon Pardi – The Showdown

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:00:37 +0000

Luke Bryan is out. The ‘Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye’ singer toppled all five competitors put in front of him, thanks to votes from fans online and via Taste of Country Nights radio. One by one, Bryan knocked down his fellow country artists, walking straight into Showdown Hall of Fame without even breaking a sweat. That means that this Friday battle will start with two fresh faces in Eli Young Band and Jon Pardi, both armed with new singles about achy minutes with, or without, that special someone.

Eli Young Band, 'Say Goodnight' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:00:48 +0000

Eli Young Band have notched back-to-back No. 1 hits, although it’s not clear how they’re doing it. Nothing about the band is conventional country music. Their new single ‘Say Goodnight’ is similarly moody and understated — almost emo-country, if such a genre exists. That could be the secret to their magic.

Eli Young Band's Mike Eli and Wife Expecting First Child in August

Billy Dukes — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:53 +0000

Eli Young Band frontman Mike Eli has revealed that he and his wife Kacey are expecting their first child this summer. People reports the couple are going to have a baby girl on or around August 2.

The Eli Young Band Make Award Show Debut With 'Crazy Girl' on 2011 American Country Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:10:23 +0000

While their performance of ‘Crazy Girl’ at the 2011 American Country Awards may have been the Eli Young Band‘s first at a major country music award show, it sure didn’t look like it. The Texas based quartet took the stage like old pros and the live audience ate it up.