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Chase Rice isn’t running away from his past… he just prefers to focus on his future. If you were to go see Chase Rice in concert, you’ll likely hear him play some of his biggest hits such as “Eyes on You,” “Gonna Wanna Tonight,” and “Ready Set Roll.” Rice also won’t shy away from playing “Cruise,” the Florida Georgia Line song that he helped pen in 2011. In fact, the singer said in a recent interview that because he had so much success early on, he thought there wasn’t much to making hit songs: “I remember telling a friend, ‘Damn, country music is the easiest thing I’ve ever done.’ And it wasn’t.” The country music artist got his start during what one could call the peak of “Bro Country.” Rice was actually a crucial part of the rise of that genre, considering he co-wrote “Cruise” with Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line. Though it was a successful part of his career, Rice has historically been very open about how it wasn’t all that fulfilling. And when he sat down with the Whiskey Riff Raff last year, he had no problem talking about his “Bro Country” past: “It was an interesting route for my whole career. I just randomly listened last night to an album I put out in 2012 called ‘Dirt Road Communion.’ And it wasn’t great, but there were signs of, ‘I’m just doing what I’m doing.’ Right around that time is when we wrote ‘Cruise,’ and ‘Cruise’ is the biggest blessing and curse that I could have asked for. We were in there, write it, it blows up and I’m like, ‘F**k, this is cool.’ And that was when Bro Country became a thing. Love it or hate it, it was a thing. And it was huge.” Admittedly, it was a thing. In case you’ve missed it (and considering Rice’s comments, most people have), Chase Rice has changed his sound a bit since the early 2010’s. His last two albums – I Hate Cowboys and All Dogs Go to Hell and Go Down Singin – have been critically acclaimed and have showcased a move for Rice into more honest, authentic storytelling. The only problem? Both projects have been oddly looked over, as he told People: “That has been the frustrating part of the last two years because it’s the best music I’ve ever made. But the masses haven’t heard it. They don’t know it exists. So how do we get people to really believe what I’m doing? And the short answer for me is just keep doing it.” Rice continues to power ahead and is choosing to focus on more personal, authentic projects – like his Fireside Sessions project. The country singer also has a new album on the way called Eldora, which he describes as “mostly story songs” that are inspired by his time spent out in Colorado. It’s set to release on September 19, and the two singles that have sent out ahead of it – “Two Tone Trippin'” and “Circa 1943” have already gotten a lot of praise. And it’s all thanks to the shift that he’s made in his career. It might not be as lucrative as his “Bro Country” era, but now Chase Rice is truly fulfilled through the music that he brings to life: “I was making records anyone could make. Now I’m making MY records… I was done with mainstream country music and chasing trends. I wanted to write stories. This is a whole new ballgame. It’s just me and a guitar. It’s very raw and real in that way. It’s me to a T.” If you haven’t given some of his new stuff a chance yet, make sure to check out the two singles from Rice’s forthcoming Eldora album below: “Two Tone Trippin’ (Feat. Wyatt McCubbin)” “Circa 1943” The post Chase Rice Might Still Perform Some Of His “Bro Country” Hits, But He’s Done Chasing Trends: “I Was Making Records Anyone Could Make” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Jason Aldean turned a lot of heads this week. Appearing on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast, the “She’s Country” singer sat down with the actor and dove deep into a plethora of different topics, ranging from the lasting effects of the Route 91 Music Festival shooting in Las Vegas and the backlash of his “Try That In a Small Town” music video, to the emergence of left-leaning stars in the genre. On the topic of politics, Aldean got candid about his feelings about his fellow stars sharing their thoughts. Though he thinks everyone’s entitled to the way they feel, the Georgia native implored artists to engage in open conversation instead of attacking opposing ideas: “I think everybody (should) feel how they want to feel. I think you do your homework and you make your own opinions. And that’s fine… I don’t think we all have to agree. But when it comes to anything, I don’t think anyone wants things shoved down their throat. Just because you believe this, doesn’t mean this is wrong. I think that’s how it should be, and unfortunately, it gets a little muddy. I’m always open for discussion. Enlighten me, that’s my thing. Please enlighten me, tell me something I don’t know. If you can make it make sense, that’s cool. But I’m pretty firm in what I believe, and it’s gonna take a lot to change that.” Late in the podcast, the pair diverged from the topic of politics, instead opting to talk about the history of country music. Touching on the fact that country’s roots are steeped in authenticity and relatability, Shepard would go on to note how the genre has always had a bold nature about it, essentially telling the listener, “This is how we live, deal with it.” They would then transition to the thought of country music’s simplicity, something that Aldean noted has changed over the years due to influences from other genres such as rock, pop and rap: “I think it used to be a lot more simple than it is. You used to hear people say, ‘Three chords and the truth. Three chords and you can play a million country songs.’ Which there is some truth to that. I think over the years, it’s gotten a little more complex. You know, different influences coming into our genre: rock influence, pop influence, hip hop, blues. I mean, Stapleton is bluesy as s***.” After hailing Stapleton as the best male vocalist in the genre, the Georgia native went on to give flowers to Morgan Wallen. Noting the “Last Night” singer’s global influence, Aldean went on to say that his popularity is good for everyone in the genre: “Morgan’s killing it, too. Morgan’s a great vocalist, too. You know, Morgan’s just on a global level. That’s awesome too, when you get a guy like that really brings a lot of different listeners into our format, ’cause he’s getting people to listen to his stuff who wouldn’t typically listen to country. Those kinds of things… it’s good for all of us.” Like nearly everything surrounding Wallen as an artist, I think there’s a lot there’s some pros and cons to his popularity. Stating the obvious, there isn’t another artist in the genre that can come close to his level of reach and overall influence. Sure, Zach Bryan, Luke Combs and Chris Stapleton have proven that they can draw crowds and chart both in the U.S. and abroad, but there’s simply no comparison between Wallen and his contemporaries in terms of popularity. While yes, Wallen’s success could absolutely benefit everyone from himself to smaller, more traditional artists like, say, a Charley Crockett or Turnpike Troubadours, you have to ask yourself, “Are they attracted to Wallen because of his country elements or his pop/hip hop elements?” I think it’s much more likely to be the latter compared to the former, especially for non-country fans. There’s always the argument to be made that Wallen can serve as a gateway to country for many, especially with tracks such as “Don’t Think Jesus” and “Thought You Should Know.” With that being said, however, those are the seemingly rare instances of the Tennessee native fully committing to a true country sound. Though there are some out there, I don’t see a majority of people hearing a song like “Wasted On You” and then subsequently diving into the world of traditional or even red dirt country. Overall, it’s always good to see an artist in the genre (or at least labelling themselves in the genre) experiencing what can only be described as unprecedented, given the fact that there’s an off-chance that a few listeners will grow to love and expand their knowledge of country music. With that being said, I truly feel that Wallen’s success mainly benefits himself and the world of mainstream/pop country. Sure, it will boost the genre’s overall popularity when it comes to streaming and chart numbers. However, his success has not and will not retroactively move the needle for any artist who exists outside of the Top 40 on country radio. If anything, it may open the door for even more pop artists to enter the space. Watch the podcast here: The post Jason Aldean Says Morgan Wallen’s Global Success Is Great For Country Music – “It’s Good For All Of Us” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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