Chase Rice just wants everyone to get along. The country music hitmaker is part of a genre that has become known for artists speaking out about their political beliefs. Social media feeds are filled with divisive posts about poltiics, something Rice fortunately wants no part of. “People get up in arms about politics and stuff,” he tells American Essence….
Chase Rice is opening up about his deeply personal song, “Connie Lou.” Written by Rice, along with Dan Couch and Oscar Charles, “Connie Lou” is a tribute to his own mother, and the love story she shared with his father, Daniel, who passed away in 2008. “I wrote it because I was sitting in my breakfast room, looking at…
Chase Rice has been releasing music and writing songs for more than a decade. Keeping an arduous schedule for most of those years, the North Carolina native is now taking a much-needed break from touring in 2026, a welcome relief after so many years of relentless hard work. “I’ve taken my first year off of touring, for the first…
In 2012, Florida Georgia Line burst onto the country music scene with their debut single, “Cruise.” Chase Rice wrote “Cruise” with duo members Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, along with Jesse Rice and Joey Moi. The song broke records, becoming one of the biggest country music songs of all time. 14 years after “Cruise” was released, the song ultimately…
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…
Chase Rice is taking a break in 2026. The singer-songwriter shares the news on social media, revealing that he needs to take this year off to focus on himself. “Alright everybody, I wasn’t sure whether I was gonna talk about this or not but here we are,” Rice begins. “I’ve been touring for 13 years and I’ve lived a…
A new album is coming from Chase Rice, and he’s releasing it on his own. After stepping away from a record label to release Go Down Singin‘ last year, Rice is back with Eldora, a new 12-track project, out on September 19. “This is the kind of music I’ve always loved and the kind of stories I’ve always wanted…
New music might be coming from Chase Rice later this year. After releasing Go Down Singin‘ in September, Rice reveals he is already working on another project, one he is eager to share with his fans. “I’m in love with music,” Rice tells American Songwriter. “I’m not overthinking anything. I’m not having to wait on an album cycle. I’m…
Scotty McCreery, Chase Rice, Parmalee and The Avett Brothers have been added to the star-studded Concert for Carolina. The two singers join an already impressive list of artists, including Luke Combs and Eric Church, who organized the event, plus James Taylor, Billy Strings, Keith Urban, Bailey Zimmerman and Sheryl Crow. The concert quickly sold out, but fans can still enjoy the event,…
It’s a new chapter for Chase Rice. The Florida native just released Go Down Singin’, 11 songs that Rice is releasing as an independent artist, after releasing his last two albums on Broken Bow Records. Rice’s decision to make music on his own terms came after a few back-to-back disappointing occurrences, which ultimately gave Rice the passion and desire…
