Chris Young Shares New Details About ‘I Didn’t Come Here To Leave,’ Out October 17

As fans eagerly await the release of Chris Young’s new album I Didn’t Come Here To Leave on October 17, the country star is giving them even more to look forward to by revealing new details, including the official track list.

His tenth studio album will feature 14 tracks, 11 of which Young co-wrote. The project reunites him with longtime collaborators like Chris DeStefano and Josh Hoge, maintaining the creative chemistry fans know and love.

This album also marks Young’s first release under his new label, Black River Entertainment, and he promises it will offer something for everyone.

“On a record, a lot gets made of how many tempos and how many ballads, as opposed to just making a record from top to bottom that you’ve fallen in love with – but that’s all I’ve ever tried to do,” Young explained. “I look at this album and there are songs that make you want to buy a beer, and there’s songs that if you broke up with somebody, you’re going to want to cry. For different reasons, I feel like this is a complete album – and it would be a disservice to Black River if I didn’t turn in something I believed in this way.”

Young recently unveiled the title track, “I Didn’t Come Here To Leave,” which he co-wrote with Dallas Davidson and Kyle Fishman, along with the lead single, “Til The Last One Dies,” an outside cut, written by Ben Hayslip, Seth Mosley, and Jordan Walker. These tracks, combined with the remaining songs fans have yet to hear make up what Young believes is one of his best albums to date. 

“At this point in my career, I hope someone listens to this album and says ‘Wow, he dug deep,’” Young previously stated. “The funny thing is, I’m here saying ‘Yeah, it’s one of the best things I’ve ever made,’ and I believe it wholeheartedly. It’s wild to step back and see a really long list of things I’ve gotten to do already … But I didn’t come here to leave.” 

Chris Young: I Didn’t Come Here To Leave – Track Listing

(Produced by Chris Young and Andy Sheridan)

1. Some Around Here (Chris Young/Chris DeStefano/Jason Duke/Josh Hoge)
2. I Didn’t Come Here To Leave (Chris Young/Kyle Fishman/Dallas Davidson)
3. Good As Yours (Chris Young/Jonathan Smith/Jordan Walker/Trannie Anderson)
4. I Hope It’s Okay (Chris Young/Dave Fenley/Davis Forney/Austin Machado)
5. I Feel A Cold One Coming On (Chris Young/Tyler Reeve/Trent Tomlinson/Josh Gleave)
6. Til The Last One Dies (Ben Hayslip/Seth Mosley/Jordan Walker)
7. Pour Some Whiskey On It (Chris Young/Jessie Jo Dillon/Steven Lee Olsen/Jimmy Robbins)
8. Boots On The Ground (Chris Young/Chris DeStefano/Jason Duke/Josh Hoge)
9. Tin Roof (Ty Graham/Adam Wood/ Trenton Michael Fisher)
10. Dirt And Daisies (Chris Young/Casey Brown/Deric Ruttan/Parker Welling)
11. Just Keep Living (Chris Young/Chris DeStefano/Jason Duke/Josh Hoge)
12. Jesus, Momma, Country Radio (Chris Young/Chris DeStefano/Taylor Phillips/Josh Phillips)
13. What Would You Take (Doug Johnson/Steve Diamond)
14. Brake Lights (Chris Young/ Hillary Lindsey/Ty Graham/Jesse Frasure)