Comments on: Review: Chris Young, “The Man I Want To Be”

By: Tara Seetharam

Tara Seetharam — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:15:15 +0000

Pretty much agree with this review Leeann. In another artist’s hands, I’d easily forget the song, but Young saves it with his performance.

By: Nicolas

Nicolas — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:10:43 +0000

I quite like this song =) Like his last single, his voice is just too enjoyable to listen and I don’t think the material is all that bad either.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:37:10 +0000

I respectfully disagree with your assessment regarding Chris’ song, The Man I Want To Be. This is a song that I think will make a crossover to Christian music easily, as well as impact country music because of the lyrics AND Chris’ wonderful baritone.

I’m sorry you find the lyrics a distraction, however, I think a lot of people will find the lyrics quote thought-provoking.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:29:47 +0000

I have to agree with Kari…and to disagree with your opinion as well. The emotion that Chris portrays with his amazing vocals while singing this song has left me in tears more than once. Love it and can’t wait to see what else he has for us!

By: Kari

Kari — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:40:23 +0000

I completely disagree with your opinion of this song. I think it’s an impressive song and it will touch MANY people. It’s a prayer of sorts and very moving. The voice behind the song makes it even more mesmerizing. Chris Young is 24 years old. He has a HUGE talent and I look forward to what his future holds.

By: Dan Milliken

Dan Milliken — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:41:49 +0000

You’re exactly right about the song. It’s so generic that I don’t think I could stand it by a lesser singer. Chris Young saves it because there’s something kind of naturally regretful about his tone that adds some subtext to the song. I’ll be excited when they release something else from the album.

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:45:54 +0000

Leeann says: “One thing that mainstream country music still has in abundance is artists with great voices”.

On the recent CMA awards show, I thought there was a scarcity of great voices. The great voice of Chris Young would have been a welcome addition.

By: John

John — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:22:23 +0000

While I am glad that Chris has finally made a breakthrough, I wish he had been able to do it with higher-quality material. I do like his CD, and think he makes the best of it, but he has so much potential that isn’t being met quite yet. Maybe he needs to make the breakthrough first, and then find the quality later.