American Young

American Young

American Young performing in 2014
Background information
Origin Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres Country
Years active 2013-present
Labels Curb
Associated acts Bomshel, Lee Brice, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Jerrod Niemann
Members Kristy Osmunson
Jon Stone

American Young is an American country music duo signed to Curb Records. The duo is composed of Kristy Osmunson, formerly of the group Bomshel, and songwriter/producer Jon Stone.

In late 2013, the duo released their debut single, "Love Is War", which has charted on Country Airplay.[1] Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song 4 out of 5 stars, comparing their sound favorably to The Civil Wars.[2]

Discography

American Young at the Kentucky State Fairgrounds, Nov 2013

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart
positions
US Country US
Heat
American Young 39 12

Singles

Year Single Peak positions Album
US Country Airplay
2013 "Love Is War" 44[3] American Young
2014 "Wasn't Gonna Drink Tonight" 58

Music videos

Year Video Director
2013 "Love Is War"[4] Eric Welch

Songs written by Jon Stone

Year Title[5] Artist Album
2006 "Me and My Gang" Rascal Flatts Me and My Gang
2010 "Seven Days" Kenny Chesney Hemingway's Whiskey
"Kiss My Country Ass" Blake Shelton Hillbilly Bone
2012 "A Woman Like You" Lee Brice Hard 2 Love
"Only God Could Love You More" Jerrod Niemann Free the Music

Songs written by Kristy Osmunson

Year Title[6] Artist Album
2008 "Cheater, Cheater" Joey + Rory The Life of a Song
2009 "Fight Like a Girl" Bomshel Fight Like a Girl
"19 and Crazy"

References

  1. Geller, Wendy (5 December 2013). "Meet Country Duo American Young: Familiar Faces, New Sound". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  2. Dukes, Billy (15 August 2013). "'Love Is War' review". Taste of Country. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  3. "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). 24 February 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  4. "CMT : Videos : American Young : Love Is War". Country Music Television. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  5. "Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
  6. "Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
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