Chris Young Names USAA An Official Sponsor Of 2019 Headline Tour

Country music star Chris Young, left, and NFL legend Joe Thomas, right, pose at USAA’s NFL Draft Salute to Service event on April 25, 2019 with Michael Dones and Joe Zettlemoyer at The Steps at WME in Nashville, Tennessee. USAA is an Official Sponsor of Chris Young’s “Raised On Country Tour 2019” and Official NFL Salute to Service Partner. (Wade Payne/Invision for USAA/AP Images)

Nashville, TN – Thursday, April 25, 2019 – Multi-platinum entertainer Chris Young today announced USAA as an Official Sponsor of the “Raised On Country Tour 2019.” USAA, a leading provider of insurance, banking and other financial services to members of the U.S. military and their families, will team with Chris Young to create memorable experiences for military, veterans and their families throughout the coast-to-coast headlining tour. Chris Young’s “Raised On Country Tour 2019” kicks off May 16 in Alpharetta, Georgia with over 25 shows through September.

Country music star Chris Young performs for military service members during USAA’s NFL Draft Salute to Service event on April 25, 2019 at The Steps at WME in Nashville, Tennessee. USAA is an Official Sponsor of Chris Young’s “Raised On Country Tour 2019” and Official NFL Salute to Service Partner. (Wade Payne/Invision for USAA/AP Images)

With the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville, USAA, Official NFL Salute to Service Partner, kicked-off celebrations by hosting a special NFL Draft USAA Salute to Service event for invited military members stationed at Fort Campbell. The event, which took place earlier today at The Steps at WME, featured an acoustic performance by Chris Young and a Q&A session featuring NFL Legend Joe Thomas. Following the on-stage portions of the event, both Chris Young and Joe Thomas met with military members, signing autographs and posing for pictures.

Country music star Chris Young, right, signs autographs at USAA’s NFL Draft Salute to Service event for military service members from Fort Campbell on April 25, 2019 at The Steps at WME in Nashville, Tennessee. USAA is an Official Sponsor of Chris Young’s “Raised On Country Tour 2019” and Official NFL Salute to Service Partner. (Wade Payne/Invision for USAA/AP Images)

“From performing for our service members at military installations around the world to my sister and brother-in-law’s own service in the U.S. Marines, I’ve seen firsthand the many sacrifices our military and their families make every day in service to our country,” said Chris Young. “I’m excited to have USAA on board for my 2019 tour and I’m looking forward to meeting our service members at all the shows.”

Country music star Chris Young, behind left, and NFL legend Joe Thomas, right, sign autographs at USAA’s NFL Draft Salute to Service event for military service members from Fort Campbell on April 25, 2019 at The Steps at WME in Nashville, Tennessee. USAA is an Official Sponsor of Chris Young’s “Raised On Country Tour 2019” and Official NFL Salute to Service Partner. (Wade Payne/Invision for USAA/AP Images)

“Creating unique and memorable experiences for today’s service members is one way USAA shows our appreciation. We are excited to bring together Chris Young, a noted military supporter, and the NFL for a once-in-a-lifetime event at the start of a special year honoring and appreciating our true heroes,” said Army veteran and USAA Bank President Chad Borton. “Whether a memorable summer on tour with Chris Young, or personal interactions with NFL players and legends, or simply being there when our members need us, USAA continues its mission of serving our military, veterans and their families.”

Memorable experiences that USAA will work with Chris Young to create for military at all 2019 tour dates include access to premium tickets, meet & greets, and other VIP experiences to be announced.

For more information on how USAA honors and appreciates our military all NFL season long, please visit SaluteToService.com. For a complete list of tour dates, including additional Chris Young concert stops for 2019, VIP package details and to purchase tickets, please visit chrisyoungcountry.com.
Chris Young’s “Raised On Country Tour 2019”*

*Dates subject to change, please check chrisyoungcountry.com for the latest information
^^with special guest Dylan Scott
^with special guests Chris Janson and Dylan Scott
+with special guests Chris Janson and LOCASH
++with special guest LOCASH
^#with special guest Chris Janson
~with special guests Chris Janson and Jimmie Allen