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Since stepping onto the country music scene at the height of bro country, Chase Rice has proved that the music that kick-started his career does not define him and that he’s a multi-dimensional artist. Since 2023, Rice has completely reinvented himself and distanced himself from the sound he became synonymous with. Releasing I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell and Go Down Singin’ in back-to-back years, the “Circa 1943” singer forced himself back into the hearts of many country fans simply due to its authenticity, traditional nature, and, quite frankly, lack of the modern elements present on his early work. In September of last year, he followed them up with yet another stellar album, Eldora, which once again proved that Rice was fully committed to being his authentic self through timeless storytelling and instrumentation. View this post on Instagram Rice has been on a journey to be authentically himself, and sometimes that means making a decision that he knows will not be his fans’ favorite. On January 7, Rice took to Instagram to share the news that he will not be touring in 2026- a decision he says was not difficult for him to make because he wants to protect his longevity as an artist, and the last 13 years on the road have led him to experience burnout. “Alright everybody, I wasn’t sure whether I was gonna talk about this or not but here we are. 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. 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. I won’t be touring this year 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, you have truly made a dream of mine come true.” Rice ends his statement by saying he’s not canceling any of the pre-scheduled shows he has for this year, but he will not be announcing any significant tour dates beyond what’s already on the calendar. “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.” View this post on Instagram After sharing his heart with the world, fans, friends, and country music fellows quickly filled the comments with words of support for Rice and his decision. “The man.” “Love this. You’ve earned it brother.” “Cheers to your next chapter!!” “Good for you! Love that you’re doing this for yourself. Life’s too short.” “I’ve followed along on your ride for 10 of those 13 years, and rest/relaxation are certainly in order for you and the guys. I hope 2026 allows y’all to achieve all of that and then some!” “Take care of yourself. Your physical and mental health come first.” “Chase you the man.” Touring is not for the faint of heart, and 13 years on the road will take a toll on you. While this is not Chase Rice saying he will never tour again, it does remind fans that their favorite country artists are not superheroes and sometimes have to prioritize their well-being. Can’t wait to see what you get up to, Mr. Rice, and don’t forget to give us Jack updates. Fire up ” Circa 1943″ before you go: The post After 13 Years On The Road, Chase Rice Is Taking A Break: “I Need To Go Live Life” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

New year, new music. Last night, Carly Pearce shared part of an unreleased tune on Instagram seemingly titled “Church Girl,” which finds her contending with the fire and brimstone kind of preaching that you sometimes hear in church. I think many of us who have grown up in a religious household and in the church, especially in the south, probably know exactly what she’s talking about here. And speaking for myself, as a Christian who grew up going to church multiple days a week, it’s not uncommon to see church folks get really wrapped up in this guilt-driven legalism… don’t drink, smoke, don’t cuss, don’t watch R-rated movies… or you’re going to Hell. Of course, the opposite of that spectrum can be a slippery slope into license (everything is fine because God forgives), but this is why the context matters, and good, Biblical teaching is so important. I am in no way saying that church is bad, or pastors and elders are bad, or even Christians… quite the opposite in most cases,. But bad, fear-driven teaching can do a lot of harm, turn people away from the faith forever, and I’ve never heard a songwriter address the idea of religious judgement, for lack of a better term, in this way. Before singing the song, Carly stated simply: “I think the world could use a little more love and acceptance, and a whole lot less judgment.” Amen to that… She comes out swinging, explaining that just because someone might go out on the weekends or smoke a little weed from time to time, that doesn’t mean they’re going straight to hell, as some people probably believe or have been taught: “Just cause you like to get high, When you talk to Jesus, So you love who you love, And you go out on the weekends, So you drink, and you think for yourself, That don’t mean you go to hell, When you leave this world, Just cause you heard it in church, girl” I know I can always count on her to write from her heart and speak her mind, and Carly simply doesn’t miss: View this post on Instagram Back in November, Carly released a new song called “Dream Come True,” where she takes a very honest look in the mirror, evaluating her life at 35-years-old, wondering if all of the sacrifices she’s made to make her country music dreams come true have been worth everything she’s given up in return. It’s the first single Carly has put out since releasing her hummingbird project in 2024, and it sounds like it’s going to be the lead single from a forthcoming album, so we have that to look forward to sometime this year I think. Carly wrote “Dream Come True” alongside Lauren Hungate, Tofer Brown, and Emily Weisband, and the first verse is cutting, where she really confronts the fact that she bought a house on a cul-de-sac that has four bedrooms, but she only uses one. She knows a million girls would love to be in her shoes, but when it comes to missing things like her best friends wedding, reality sets in that maybe it’s not really worth the sacrifice of those special moments: “Dream come true Bought me a house at the end of a cul-de-sac Four bedrooms But I only use one Dream come true Got me a gig on my best friend’s wedding day Same old news She knew I couldn’t come A million girls would love to wear your shoes You can’t complain if it’s the kind of life you choose But nobody loves you for you Nobody calls you if you lose your shine Nobody tells you everything you’re gonna lose Trying to make the dream come true” The price of fame and success isn’t always what people think, and this song proves just how much you have to give up to get it… and sometimes you end up regretting a lot of it no matter what level you end up reaching. Carly shared a little more about the background of the song on Instagram, saying she actually did move into a house with a cul-de-sac a few years ago, though all of the women her age were married with children and growing families, while hers felt like never-ending missed milestones, with her personal life on full display for the world to criticize: “A few years ago, I moved into a house in a quiet cul-de-sac on my own, surrounded by women my age with husbands and growing families. It was a reminder of the quiet sacrifices that come with chasing a dream. Mine have looked like missing milestones, living with my personal life on display, and riding the highs and lows of this wild career. I wrote this song about those sacrifices we make when chasing our dreams. If you’ve ever felt that push and pull, know that you’re not alone. Writing this song has allowed me to return to my original dream, to reconnect with my roots and why I first fell in love with singing country music.” From this song and the aforementioned “Church Girl,” I can already tell this is going to be an incredible project, and it’s one of the albums I’m most looking forward to that’s coming out this year. “Dream Come True” The post Carly Pearce’s Unreleased New Song Is An Honest Anthem For Anyone Who Has Felt Condemned In Church first appeared on Whiskey Riff.