If you go
› What: Kane Brown’s Hometown Birthday Bash.› When: 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21.› Where: Track 29, 1400 Market St.› Admission: $20 advance, $25 at the door.› Phone: 423-521-2929.› Website: www.track29.co.
Kane Brown, the young country sensation who grew up in this area, returns to town on Friday, Oct. 21, for a birthday bash at Track 29.
Tabbed by everyone from Ticketmaster to Rolling Stone Country as a "New Music Favorite" and "viral sensation," Brown has enjoyed a breakout year. The Huffington Post named him a 2016 Artist To Watch, while Monster Energy and Outbreak picked him to headline their Outbreak Presents Ain't No Stopping Us Now tour, which hits the road Nov. 3.
Previous Outbreak tour headliners have included Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore, Iggy Azalea, Cole Swindell and Fetty Wap.
Brown released his debut, "Chapter 1," earlier this year as well. It jumped to the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Country Albums Chart, hit No. 1 on the iTunes Overall Album Chart and claimed the No. 3 spot on the Billboard Country albums chart, all before getting radio airplay.
His hit song "Used To Love You Sober" has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, and his current single, "Thunder in the Rain," hit No. 1 on the iTunes Country charts, marking his fifth No. 1 iTunes Country hit. "Thunder in the Rain" is now at country radio.
Brown made a name for himself by garnering millions of fans independently via his social channels and videos and songs he posted directly to fans. His cover of George Strait's "Check Yes or No" has been viewed on Facebook more than 10 million times.
Kane is currently on the road opening for Florida Georgia Line. His debut album on RCA Nashville/Zone 4 is expected later this year.