Brett Young

Brett Young is an American country music singer and songwriter from Anaheim, California, who has become one of the most successful country artists of his generation. Before pursuing music full-time, Young was a talented baseball pitcher who played at the collegiate level at Ole Miss and the University of California, Irvine. A sports injury ended his baseball dreams, but it redirected him toward his other passion: music. He began performing in clubs and writing songs, eventually making the move to Nashville to pursue a country music career.

Young’s self-titled major label debut album, released in 2017 on Big Machine Label Group’s BMLG Records, was a massive commercial success. It produced multiple platinum-certified singles, including ‘In Case You Didn’t Know,’ which became a crossover smash reaching the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning quadruple-platinum certification. Other hits from the album included ‘Sleep Without You,’ ‘Like I Loved You,’ and ‘Mercy,’ all of which reached the top of the country charts.

His second album, ‘Ticket to L.A.’ (2018), continued his winning streak with hits like ‘Here Tonight’ and ‘Catch.’ Young’s smooth vocal style and knack for romantic ballads have drawn comparisons to artists like Gavin DeGraw and Josh Turner. He has been recognized with multiple BMI Awards for songwriting and has been nominated for ACM and CMA awards. His ability to craft emotionally resonant love songs has given him a strong following among country music fans.

Young has continued releasing music and touring throughout the 2020s, maintaining his position as a consistent hitmaker in country music. His songs have accumulated billions of streams across platforms, and his live shows regularly sell out venues across the country. With his recording career, songwriting royalties, and touring income, his net worth is estimated at $5 million in 2026.