Eli Young Band

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Eli Young Band
Mike Eli from The Eli Young Band.jpg
Mike Eli
Background information
Origin Tomball, Texas, U.S.
Genres Country
Years active 2000–present[1]
Labels Carnival
Universal South
Republic Nashville
Website www.eliyoungband.com
Members Mike Eli
James Young
Jon Jones
Chris Thompson
Past members Bryan Tyler
Mark Sims

Eli Young Band is an American country music band composed of members who met while students at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas: Mike Eli (vocals, guitar), James Young (guitar), Jon Jones (bass guitar), and Chris Thompson (drums). They released their self-titled debut album in 2002, followed by the Carnival records release Level in 2005. Their third album, Jet Black & Jealous, was released in 2008 by Universal South Records. A second major-label album, Life at Best, was released in 2011 by Republic Nashville; it includes their No. 1 hits, "Crazy Girl" and "Even If It Breaks Your Heart". Both songs have been certified platinum by the RIAA.[2][3]

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Biography [edit]

Mike Eli and James Young met at the University of North Texas where they became dorm roommates their freshman year. They played guitar and eventually began writing and singing songs together; they formed the acoustic duo, Eli & Young, while attending the University of North Texas.[1] Chris Thompson and Jon Jones joined them later on and they became the Eli Young Band.[4]

They released their first album in 2002, self-titled "Eli Young Band". In 2005 they released "Level" on Carnival Records and opened shows for Miranda Lambert.[4] National exposure on CMT and GAC helped them begin to build a following well outside of their touring base. They sold as many as 2,000 tickets a night in multiple markets. In late 2006 they releasedEli Young Band Live At the Jolly Fox located in Huntsville, Texas. Early in 2007, they signed a management deal with George Couri. Their plans included a rigorous tour schedule and key opening spots with Pat Green, Robert Earl Keen, and Jack Ingram.

While touring, they were also making songwriting a top priority and made time for writing trips and retreats at the Young family ranch. Energized with new songs, they were ready to began working on a new album in late 2007. Working with producers Frank Liddell and Mike Wrucke (who have also produced for Lambert), they took time off from touring to record at Omni Studios in Nashville. Their third album, Jet Black & Jealous, was released in 2008. Its lead-off single, "When It Rains", spent thirty-seven weeks on the country charts and peaked at No. 34, but had built up fans at radio with top-rotation airplay in major markets including Denver, Kansas City, Seatle, and Southern California among others.[5] A second chart single, "Always the Love Songs" (co-written by David Lee Murphy and George Ducas), scored the Eli Young Band their first top 10 hit, making No. 10.

In 2011, the Eli Young Band moved to Republic Nashville and released their fifth overall single, "Crazy Girl" as the lead single off "Life at Best". It became the band's first platinum-selling digital single,[6] as well as their first No. 1 single, and also was the #1 most played song on all of country radio – for all of 2011.

The band received three nominations for the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards: Song of the Year, Top Vocal Group of the Year, and Single Record of the Year. On April 1, 2012 the band won the Academy of Country Music Award for Song of the Year on CBS television in front of 14 million people.[7]

In July 2012, the band's second single from ""Life At Best"", "Even If It Breaks Your Heart," reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart and the USA Today/Country Aircheck powered by Mediabase Chart. "Even It If Breaks Your Heart" is certified platinum by the RIAA.[3] In the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards, the band was nominated for Best Duo/Group Performance for "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" and "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" was nominated for Best Country Song.[8] The band is nominated in the 48th ACM Awards for Vocal Group of the Year and "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" is nominated for Single Record of the Year and Song of the Year.[9]

Mike Eli, James Young, Jon Jones, and Chris Thompson are all initiated members of the University of North Texas Sigma Nu Fraternity Chapter (Zeta Omicron). James Young married Abby Setzler in February 2012.

On January 21, 2013 the band made an appearance on an episode of ABC's "The Bachelor". On February 13, 2013, the band performed "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Band members [edit]

Current [edit]

  • Mike Eli (vocals, guitars)
  • James Young ( Lead guitar, backing vocals)
  • Jon Jones (bass guitar, backing vocals)
  • Chris Thompson (drums)

Former [edit]

  • Mark Sims (guitar)
  • Bryan Tyler (guitar)

Guests [edit]

  • Keith Davis (pedal steel, keys, guitars, backing vocals)
  • Blu Sanders (guitars, backing vocals)
  • Allen Huff (organ)

Discography [edit]

Studio albums [edit]

Title Album details Peak chart
positions
US Country US
Eli Young Band
  • Release date: 2002
  • Label: Carnival Records
  • Formats: CD
 — —
Level
  • Release date: April 5, 2005
  • Label: Carnival Records
  • Formats: CD, music download
 — —
Jet Black & Jealous 5 30
Life at Best 3 6
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Extended plays [edit]

Title Album details Peak chart
positions
US Country US
Crazy Girl
  • Release date: May 3, 2011
  • Label: Republic Nashville
  • Formats: music download
 24 128

Live albums [edit]

Title Album details
Live at the Jolly Fox
  • Release date: November 14, 2006
  • Label: Carnival Records
  • Formats: CD, music download

Singles [edit]

Year Single Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales threshold)		 Album
US Country
[10]		 US Country Airplay
[11]		 US
[12]		 CAN
[13]
2006 "So Close Now" — — — — Level
2007 "When It Rains" 34 — — — Jet Black & Jealous
2008 "Always the Love Songs" 11 — 69 —
2009 "Radio Waves" 35 — — —
2010 "Guinevere" 45 — — —
2011 "Crazy Girl" 1 — 30 66 Life at Best
2012 "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" 1 — 29 56
"Say Goodnight" 31 22 110 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Other charted songs [edit]

Songs charted from unsolicited airplay.

Year Single Peak positions Album
US Country
2009 "Guinevere" 60 Jet Black & Jealous
2011 "Wonderful Christmastime" 33 The Country Christmas Collection

Videography [edit]

Music videos [edit]

Year Video Director
2006 "When It Rains"
2008 "When It Rains" (version two) The Brads
2009 "Always the Love Songs" Eli Young Band
2010 "Guinevere" Brian Lazzaro
2011 "Crazy Girl"
"Crazy Girl" (live)[17] Mason Dixon
2012 "Even If It Breaks Your Heart"[18] Brian Lazzaro
"Say Goodnight"[19]

Awards and Nominations [edit]

Year Association Category Result
2009 Academy of Country Music Awards Top New Vocal Duo or Group Nominated
2010 Academy of Country Music Awards Top New Vocal Group of the Year Nominated
2011 American Country Awards Artist of the Year: Breakthrough Artist Nominated
2012 Academy of Country Music Awards Song of the Year Won
Top Vocal Group of the Year Nominated
Single Record of the Year Nominated
MusicRow Awards Breakthrough Artist Won[20]
Billboard Music Awards Top Country Song Nominated
CMT Music Awards Group Video of the Year Nominated
Teen Choice Awards 2012 Choice Country Song Nominated
Choice Country Group Nominated
Choice Music Breakout Group Nominated
Country Music Association Awards Vocal Group of the Year Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
American Country Awards Artist of the Year: Group Nominated
Single of the Year: Group- "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" Nominated
Song of the Year- "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" Nominated
2013 55th Grammy Awards Best Country Duo/Group Performance- "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" Nominated
Academy of Country Music Awards Top Vocal Group Nominated
Single of the Year - "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" Nominated
Song of the Year - "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" Nominated

References [edit]

  1. ^ a b "Who's New: Eli Young Band". Country Weekly 15 (14): 58. 2008-07-14. 
  2. ^ http://www.musicrow.com/2011/11/eybs-crazy-girl-certified-platinum/
  3. ^ a b http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/114044/eli-young-band-celebrates-platinum-with-appearance
  4. ^ a b Deming, Mark. "Eli Young Band biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-10-12. 
  5. ^ "Eli Young Band Billboard Country Songs Chart History", Billboard (magazine), New York City, 16 August 2008. Retrieved on 21 October 2010.
  6. ^ "Eli Young Band’s "Crazy Girl" Goes GOLD". Country Music Tattle Tale. Retrieved 2012-03-27. 
  7. ^ http://tasteofcountry.com/eli-young-band-song-of-the-year-2012-acm-awards/
  8. ^ http://www.grammy.com/news/exploring-the-country-field-nominees
  9. ^ http://www.acmcountry.com/nominees.html
  10. ^ "Eli Young Band Album & Song Chart History - Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 7, 2010. 
  11. ^ "Eli Young Band Album & Song Chart History - Country Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 8, 2012. 
  12. ^ "Eli Young Band Album & Song Chart History - Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 7, 2010. 
  13. ^ "Eli Young Band Album & Song Chart History - Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 26, 2011. 
  14. ^ "Canadian digital certifications – Eli Young Band – Crazy Girl". Music Canada. 
  15. ^ "American single certifications – Eli Young Band – Crazy Girl". Recording Industry Association of America.  If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
  16. ^ "American single certifications – Eli Young Band – Even If It Breaks Your Heart". Recording Industry Association of America.  If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
  17. ^ "CMT : Videos : Eli Young Band : Crazy Girl (Live)". Country Music Television. Retrieved September 10, 2011. 
  18. ^ "CMT : Videos : Eli Young Band : Even if It Breaks Your Heart". Country Music Television. Retrieved January 14, 2012. 
  19. ^ "CMT : Videos : Eli Young Band : Say Goodnight". Country Music Television. Retrieved November 9, 2012. 
  20. ^ http://www.musicrow.com/2012/06/bobby-karl-works-the-musicrow-awards-2/

External links [edit]

Eli Young Band
  • Mike Eli
  • James Young
  • Jon Jones
  • Chris Thompson
Studio albums
Singles
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