Chase Rice is back in the studio. In January, Rice announced he was taking a much-needed break to focus on himself. But now Rice, who recently performed at a couple of shows, hints he is working on new music, even as he continues to enjoy some time away.
“Back in the studio,” Rice shares on social media. “Some time off at the start of the year, then right into Red Rocks and Stagecoach was wild. I was having FUN on stage again. I know it hasn’t been long, but it made me miss it. Now I’ve got a little more time off to go live life, be with friends, golf, write, record, drink, watch The Chosen, not drink, fish, travel, see my niece and nephews and be with family.
“I don’t know what that’s gonna do for these songs,” he adds, “but I can’t wait to find out. Love y’all, thanks for a fun ride.”
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What Chase Rice Said About Taking a Break
At the start of 2026, Rice revealed he was suffering from feeling burned out, and needed to spend some time away from the music business.
“Alright everybody, I wasn’t sure whether I was gonna talk about this or not but here we are,” Rice began. “I’ve been touring for 13 years and I’ve lived a dream far greater than I could’ve ever expected. This isn’t a goodbye thing or anything like that to be clear upfront, although it may feel like that, but I’m exhausted. I haven’t been able to be myself on stage in quite a while and really enjoy music and why I got into it in the first place.
“I love songs, I love living them, hearing stories from other people, and figuring out how to put that life into music,” he continued. “After 13 years it’s finally beat me up to the point where I need to step away for a while. I need to go live life so that I have more real experiences to write down.”
What Chase Rice Said About Touring in 2026
When announcing his break, Rice also said he wouldn’t be touring as much in 2026 as he had in previous years.
“I won’t be touring this year,” Rice revealed. “And it wasn’t even really a decision, it was something I know that I just have to do for myself. A lot of artists do this all the time, but it’s new for me so it’s kind of a big deal in my life. To my band and crew, I love y’all. You’ve seen me at my worst yet you still love me back like I’ve lived my best. I hope we can all get together in the coming years and get back to enjoying life on the road again.
“To any fans that have followed me along this journey, I love y’all too,” he concluded. “You have truly made a dream of mine come true. I’ve got a handful of shows this year, but it will not look like anything like what I’ve done the last 13 years of my life. I hope this year brings new experiences for me to put into songs that will make y’all happy. Until then, thanks for the ride.”