Republic Nashville recording artist the Eli Young Band is off to a blazing start with their new single, “Crazy Girl,” wracking up three #1s in a week. “Crazy Girl” topped the charts as the #1 most added single at Billboard and the #2 most added at Mediabase. with 38 stations on by add date. The band catapulted to the top of the iTunes Country singleschart landing at #1 in just 15 hours. The video for “Crazy Girl” also made its debut at #1 on CMT.com and is currently in rotation on CMT, GAC and TCN.
When the bandheard about their first weeks adds they we’re thrilled. “We’ve been visiting stations all over the country and there is a different kind of response to this song,” said Jon Jones, bass player for EYB. “We had no idea we’d have this many adds out of the box.” Drummer Chris Thompson added, “hopefully a big first week means a big first single for the new album!”
With the newsthat they were most added at Billboard and topped the iTunes Country Singles Chart Mike Eli said, "The song just came out and there's already this huge response at iTunes and radio. We are so very lucky to have such loyal fans that love the song as much as we do. We’re also grateful for the support at country radio, thanks for believing in us and our song!”
The momentum at radio and online is matched with a surge in hard ticket sales on the road. In the last two months, EYB has sold out eight 1,500 to 3,000 capacity venues.
The band recently wrapped recording their new studio album with producer Mike Wrucke and plans to release an EP this May with the full album due in stores this Fall.
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