Drummer

A true band of brothers who play their own instruments, write their own songs, and stay true to their Texas roots, Eli Young Band has always stood out among their country music contemporaries.  

In 2000, Eli founded the band with guitarist James Young, bassist Jon Jones and drummer Chris Thompson at the University of North Texas, steadily building their fanbase, producing hit singles, and cultivating their signature edgy, unique, romantically-charged identity. 

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Eli Young Band

FIM Capitol Theatre

Since the band’s formation as college classmates 20 years ago, the Associated Press has celebrated EYB as “a smart, relevant antidote” to overdone clichés in Country music. The band has amassed 14 Billboard charting singles, including four No. 1 hits
via 4x Platinum “Crazy Girl” and 3x Platinum “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” plus 2x Platinum “Love Ain’t” and Platinum “Drunk Last Night,” while also earning an ACM Award for Song of the Year as well as multiple GRAMMY, CMA, CMT, ACA and Teen
Choice Award nominations.

Chris Thompson

Drummer

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 11, 2024

Eli Young Band · Sunrise Theatre

Past events

Apr 13, 2024

Eli Young Band · Flint Institute of Music

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