Can Chase Rice Escape His Bro-Country Legacy?

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Күн бұрын

Today's video is all about Chase Rice's new country music album "I Hate Cowboys and All Dogs Go To Hell," which, I must admit, completely surprised me. With songs like "Bench Seat" or "Key West to Colorado" or "Oklahoma," and features from the Read Southall Band and Boy Named Banjo, it's just surprising all the way round. And it sounds... country!
00:00 - The Many Identities of Chase Rice
01:28 - Why Chase's new album is so surprising
04:56 - The sound/writing on the album
06:52 - "Bench Seat" and reflective songs
10:42 - "Bad Day to Be A Beer" and fun songs
12:52 - Red Dirt scene influences/tensions ("Oklahoma")
15:31 - Favorite songs and final thoughts
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@cdtnplyr Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love "bench seat" and how it's from the dogs perspective. Beautiful song

@MegaMusiclover44 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, this was the best album I’ve heard in a very long time. Every song is just good, there’s not a single one I don’t skip which is rare for me. I loved Chase Rice in his bro-country days (Look At My Truck is one of my all time favorite songs), but I’m super excited for this career shift from him

@codyhanick8254 Жыл бұрын

Die-Hard Chase Rice fans know he's always had some legit country songs that just weren't made mainstream. Songs like "Jack Daniels and Jesus", "Shades of Green", "Carolina Can", "Look at my Truck", and "You Ain't Livin' Yet" are really good songs with some depth and good writing. The fact that Chase solo wrote 3 songs on this album and co-wrote the rest tells you he's a good song-writer.

@austincosman2907 Жыл бұрын

I loved Jack D and Jesus and was so sad when the rest of his songs were very different

@jseen9568 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I just went through and listened to all of these songs. Jack Daniels and Jesus, Carolina can, and you ain't livin yet are fantastic. i'm going to try and listen to him more now.

@imatreeguy1143 Жыл бұрын

Room 205 is my absolute favorite. One of my exs from high-school step-dad was offered to be bass player for him when he was still playing all around chapel hill that area

@The843Colley Жыл бұрын

If I'm being Honest is a good song too

@quinnhazen9081 Жыл бұрын

I'll be honest, I heard "ready set roll" on the radio and did not decide to become a die-hard chase rice fan so I never heard those songs

@ChanningFryeOfficial Жыл бұрын

I saw him over the summer at Country Fest in Ohio and he came out and performed an entire acoustic set by himself. No band, just him and his guitar and he put on an a great show. Great performer and very likable dude 👍

@dominiclobaza1752 Жыл бұрын

yep i was there too. sounded amazing

@1wendylane Жыл бұрын

That was amazing 🫶

@zakkbeard Жыл бұрын

sorry bout that one! the crew bus had a really rough breakdown. took us like 12 hours to get out of that dang parking lot

@1wendylane Жыл бұрын

@@zakkbeardwe didn't mind, it was a cool surprise. I just wish I would've been there earlier 😅

@vz2424 Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t believe how much I loved this album, then the Kelsea EP dropped and I was stunned by how much good music was starting the year off by people I didn’t exactly expect it from

@mrjoemoe50 Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Get ready for Justin Moore and Kip Moore, both going to have great new albums

@aust_inc Жыл бұрын

So far this year, this is album to beat for me. It was such a breath of fresh air to listen to. Solid 8.

@francoisa5656 Жыл бұрын

I'll have to listen to the whole thing I'm still going with Hardy at this point We'll see

@aust_inc Жыл бұрын

@@francoisa5656 I’ll have to listen to that one again. I liked what I heard on the initial listen but haven’t revisited it much since then.

@flokejm3904 Жыл бұрын

@@aust_inc This, I loved Hardy's album. But I've only listened to a few songs off the album maybe one or two times since the release

@the.pmmusic 5 ай бұрын

if it weren’t for this album i wouldn’t be as big of a chase rice fan as i am now. i can’t wait for his new music and album to come

@lukecampbell8465 Жыл бұрын

There are 3 songs one here that are some of the best albums cuts of the entire year -I Hate Cowboys -Bad day to be a cold beer -Goodnight Nancy

@TEFFTPATTERN 10 ай бұрын

Get your shine on is one of my favorite summer country songs

@AZPATRIOT34 6 ай бұрын

# 1 Album, I say, 👏🌟🔥 ♥️💯freaking unreal songs, sounds and documentary 🌟🌟

@pattykanuck1685 Жыл бұрын

I give it A++ Chase Rice is nothing short of amazing man.. He is a beautiful, blessed, and talented man.. Yes, Key West and Colorado and for a day..the album are truly his heart and soul... Love my CD.. ❤️ 🌹

@ChaseRice1335 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this thanks,I do this once in a while to no how my fans feel about me thanks for your love and support it really means a lot to me and how long have you been my my fans I we like to hear from you.

@basedrooster Жыл бұрын

This is legitimately my favorite albums I've heard in months. Glad you dedicated a whole video to it.

@HuskerGI Жыл бұрын

Listened to this, checked out his album and went to his show last week. Fantastic!

@chewwa1700 Жыл бұрын

I think you should do a video about how some of these bro country guys are doing “real country” now. Not because they want to, but because it is the IN thing to do now. I truly believe that many artists will follow the trends till the ends of time and to me this is no different. Playing “real country” is what is popular right now.

@yelyint5620 Жыл бұрын

Really proud of our boy Chase and yes, Key West and Colorado is my most played song of 2022 on Spotify. Thank you, Grady; another great video!

@stephenfernald2490 Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re back! I’ll comment more soon but just have to say the title of this video is title of the decade!

@nasanoir310 Жыл бұрын

Oh boy, so much good music to start 2023! First, Brandon Ratcliff and Hardy. Now, a good Chase Rice album, amazing new Ernest, not to mention an amazing Sundy Best album. You should really review that one. I really like this video, and I am really digging this new album.

@michelemullen2934 Жыл бұрын

Grady thank you for all the positive words you said about Chases new album, I'm sure he would really appreciate it, bless you ❤️

@johnherman9599 Жыл бұрын

Chase rice was one of my favorite artists when I was first really getting into music in 2015/16 and then around 2019 my taste’s definitely changed and he fell out of favor with me, but this album has definitely brought him back to the forefront for me. And it’s cool to me when you evolve as a listener and an artist kind of evolves along with you.

@colesharrocks7932 Жыл бұрын

This is the best Album I've heard since Kameron Marlowe's release of "We Were Cowboys". Absolutely love it!

@sorchasulliavn1691 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH I AM SO HAPPY YOU REVIEWED IT

@RossTheBoss_1 Жыл бұрын

Chase Rice has really grown on me as an artist. I didn't care much for his older songs but I'm loving his new album

@sunshine3914 Жыл бұрын

Awww… poor Kellie. My heart breaks for her once again.

@GradySmith Жыл бұрын

yeah it's so sad. Shot this before it all happened.

@The843Colley Жыл бұрын

@Grady Smith he said after the release of lambs & lions he was stuck in bad deal. Listen to if I'm being honest by him

@rodneyproductions5044 Жыл бұрын

Bench seat is such a meaning full song. I love it!

@alexc.gaydos1771 Жыл бұрын

I agree with everything you said. The album is great and I really like the direction he is going as an artist.

@valeriea475 Жыл бұрын

I loved this. Thank you. For A Day is probably a favorite of mine, he sung it at the Opry awhile back (it’s on KZfaq). It’s for his dad. So, I love it’s on there but hate that it’s a hidden track on the physical copy. I have been a huge fan since Survivor and most of my favorite songs of his aren’t the party songs (Room 205, Jack Daniels & Jesus, Bench Seat, etc) but I love that they are there. Most of the time they are fun.

@aking25199 Жыл бұрын

I’m happy for Chase reaching the next stage of his career. Btw. he’s even better live.

@crislolata Жыл бұрын

Chase Rice needs no comments!! He is a complete artist, an incredible man, everything he does is with a lot of determination and dedication, he always gives his best !! Say if he has a favorite song ?? All Each one in their own style, and each one with a little bit of Chase's essence!! There's no way not to love him.

@ChaseRice1335 Жыл бұрын

@BryanMartinMusic Жыл бұрын

Good meeting ya at red door brotha

@JSanders Жыл бұрын

My Dad was featured on Dad's are the Original Hipster! I commend Chase for bringing the sound back home! Unexpected but welcomed!

@mattseifert Жыл бұрын

I actually had to check that it was *this* chase rice when I heard I hate cowboys b/c I didn’t believe they could be the same. I’m one of the few to enjoy some of his old bro stuff but this version of him is just so good

@jereLacerise Жыл бұрын

best Chase Rice LP so far !!! (much love from France Grady )

@anncampbell6223 8 ай бұрын

You certainly hit the nail on the head!👍

@rjsfarm2534 Жыл бұрын

You mentioned Elvie Shane. He is featured with Ketch Secor on a new Cadillac Three song Hillbilly. I like Way Down Yonder but Oklahoma is by far my favorite on this album. I don’t think I’ve heard any of his older songs so I have no baseline to compare to, but I will take your word that this album is an improvement. Appreciate your videos!

@croc2390 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for bringing this album to my attention Grady, was aware of the backwards cap country he done and didn’t give this release any thought. Very important album I think, for country to progress and move forward we’re going to need more of the bro musicians to be accepted in the current tone shift that country is facing. Exciting! Is there a video idea in who else would we like to see class things up?

@christinecaster6787 Жыл бұрын

Yes I'm a big fan of Chase rice and I'm so proud of him. He came a long way. He knows all about how country music is supposed to be now as new music his old music is always great his videos are awesome now his voice is. Just carries a way of country music and yeah. He put a little bit of soft rock in there and that was cool and. Keep it up you're amazing Chase rice keep up the good work

@andrewfreeman992 Жыл бұрын

Chase rice is beating the bro country allegations

@kilo-watt Жыл бұрын

My friend Jeremy plays drums for Chase. It’s fun seeing them do well.

@nichoelwenzel3604 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been following Chase for over 8 years now and this album is Amazing!! Glad Chase is becoming the artist he wants to be and you can tell by this album

@ChaseRice1335 Жыл бұрын

@northwestrider369 Жыл бұрын

My parents used to watch survivor and me being a race fan I remember the guy who was a pit crew member. I never thought about it after the show, but now that you bring it up, I had no idea that was chase rice. Wow.

@GradySmith Жыл бұрын

He’s truly outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted

@MACMAMI Жыл бұрын

Who knows: Dylan Scott may release Saving Country Music's "Album Of The Year" next at this rate. Or Uncle Ezra Ray will reform and release a debut full-length record together that winds up being a critical smash and sweeping all the top trophies at the next Americana Honors & Awards. 😉😊

@Hopeofmen Жыл бұрын

10:00 Looks like Metro is coming for ya buddy! Your reviews are so good they're illegal.

@joewer2839 Жыл бұрын

He brought me to the country music scene have fond memories of beer and Marlboro reds listening to him when I was 18 he has his "faults" but good memories

@brysonwiiley4932 Жыл бұрын

I think Oklahoma is about him not being able to leave a girl because he is saying all the thing that “it ain’t” when he’s talking about Oklahoma. That being said I love this album and am super glad you made a video about it😃

@LexiP25STAR Жыл бұрын

Just saw him for the first time at the Opry on Valentine's day it was a great show!

@kayegardner4665 Жыл бұрын

It's his best album, which he has ever done. It reflects him as a true songwriter and he is being true to himself.

@ChaseRice1335 Жыл бұрын

@hmf9148 Жыл бұрын

Room 205 off his first album is genuinely a well written and interesting cheating/murder ballad from the perspective of a motel room

@mac7133 Жыл бұрын

Man, even you talking about Bench Seat is choking me up! Dammit!

@markthompson7503 Жыл бұрын

With more songs like "Bench Seat" hitting the radio waves he can. Watched him last week at The Opry. He's got true country in him.

@SB-tm6cm Жыл бұрын

Not saying this is the case with Chase, but have to wonder how many more singers will be "finding their sound" now that FGL isn't doing stadiums and Zach Bryan is the hottest thing in Country Music. I'm old enough to remember the late 90s when almost every country singer was trying to have hits on Adult Contemporary stations. For example, look at the album cover for Lonestar's "Crazy Nights" from 97 and then their Christmas album in 2000. Chameleon Country Music has been around forever and looks like it isn't going anywhere.

@flo_growngnome3431 Жыл бұрын

love his new album

@gabrielmauller8137 Жыл бұрын

After I listened to Bench Seat 5 times in a row, I heard the rest and love it.

@Thecrazysunandmoonbros Жыл бұрын

Grady, ride was my jam when it came out for a solid 6 months. You can’t knock it 😂😂😂

@GradySmith Жыл бұрын

I can, in fact, knock it all night, all night.

@dylanbestler613 Жыл бұрын

Re-listened to Bench Seat knowing it’s in the perspective of the dog and it hit so much harder. Thank you!

@ChaseRice1335 Жыл бұрын

@AnonymousScout1 Жыл бұрын

Surprising for sure. I gotta say I also am very much enjoying Jordan Davis’ album

@dylanmiller2858 Жыл бұрын

Lol I was wondering if grady was going to cover chase when I was just starting to listen to his new album because it was so different. 😂

@micahbeach9575 Жыл бұрын

If I’m not mistaken, I could be wrong but I think I heard Chase say in an interview that this song was inspired by his friend that almost committed suicide but he had the gun to his head and right before he was gonna pull the trigger his dog was looking at him and had cocked his which is what had prevented him from doing that and that his friend got the help he needed and is doing a lot better now

@rnoiseux8246 Жыл бұрын

Great album best one out of Nashville in a long time. Can’t believe I’m saying that about a chase rice album.

@jimmyj2883 Жыл бұрын

This is album of the year, listened to it so many times and can’t get enough!

@HonkyTonkHellraiser Жыл бұрын

He said recently in an interview that for the first time he wrote all the songs on an acoustic guitar rather than "tracks" on a laptop

@christinecaster6787 Жыл бұрын

Well his great new album with the 13 songs on it was really awesome and his music is came a long way. He knows what's on his heart and he knows what's on his soul. He knows what he wants to sing and he knows what he wants in his videos and that's all about he knows about the old country. Music when you went to rodeos and you heard Dolly Parton Kenny Rogers and all them in Alabama. He knows a little bit about that because his favorite artist is willie nelson and also dolly parton and also kidding rogers just like mine

@kmarie0588 Жыл бұрын

My favorite album of his !! Please review Dierks Bentley's new album it is his best in a long time :)

@natobyte Жыл бұрын

I believe this is the best Chase Rice album to date, by far.

@cartersdailylifeacardealer9891 Жыл бұрын

You need to mention Jordan Davis new album. It’s amazing

@nataliegundrum4230 Жыл бұрын

As soon as I heard the name of the album I knew it was going to be interesting

@jimmyj2883 Жыл бұрын

Album of the year so far!

@francoisa5656 Жыл бұрын

Hmmm Grady, what you are saying about Chase Rice @ the 4:21 mark about accepting what he was, really sounds like "The Mockingbird and the Crow"

@cmarie7867 Жыл бұрын

Love the Hilary Duff deep cut 😂

@Mountainmanmark Жыл бұрын

I just thought it was a reference to the Brittney Spears song. I had no idea it was featured in Lizzie Maguire

@Ryank2150 Жыл бұрын

Now we just need Country Again Side B

@blatthew Жыл бұрын

Grady mentioned Montgomery Gentry. My day is made

@kelleries4560 2 ай бұрын

I love it

@lawnguyland_guy Жыл бұрын

Cool fourth wall break by literally zooming out first to remind you that this is a KZfaq video. Someone's gotta do an analysis on your videos over time! :)

@ChaseRice1335 Жыл бұрын

@mikehuberty5279 Жыл бұрын

Fun fact for anyone that cares. Justin Thomas, a top 5 golfer in the world is listed as a co writer of Bad Day to be a Cold Beer. Thought that was cool

@zakkbeard Жыл бұрын

The song title is from him. Justin was playing golf with chase, and I guess JT wasn't having his best game. At the turn he said "boys, it's a bad day to be a cold beer today."

@patrickfleenor8133 Жыл бұрын

Did he just say fast and furious got good AFTER Fast 5?!

@coryhimmelspach1101 5 ай бұрын

I thought it went to shit at number 5 lol

@Cdyoung15 Жыл бұрын

“Bench Seat” actually made me sob while I looked at my dogs

@RonJOlsonJr Жыл бұрын

wow I was going to not even bother with this album as Chase Rice has not been my cup of tea. Now I have to give it a listen and am honestly thinking about buying the vinyl

@alisonjohnson6758 9 ай бұрын

I love it so much, I have it downloaded, CD and Vinyl Album!

@Fitaroy Жыл бұрын

Hey Grady you should check out Allie Colleen. Honest man is the best song I’ve heard in a long time. Beautifully written. Also Garth brooks is her dad!

@lovetheleft Жыл бұрын

Off topic, but do you know if Last Night is the next Morgan Wallen single? I heard it on county radio yesterday and I was shocked, lol.

@MegaMusiclover44 Жыл бұрын

Also, are you planning on doing a long form video on Frankie Ballard? I’m desperate to know if he’s coming out with more music or not

@GradySmith Жыл бұрын

LMAO gotta be honest, this is not in the works at the moment.

@MegaMusiclover44 Жыл бұрын

@@GradySmith Haha fair enough, just figured I’d ask!

@owenoseroff Жыл бұрын

This album is so good! Can you review music by granger smith?

@ItIsAmandaaa Жыл бұрын

Whoa whoa... we're not dissing the entire F&F franchise. It's all about family, bro.

@justinsherman282 Жыл бұрын

Bro casually dissed the first 4 fast movies like no one was gonna care

@GradySmith Жыл бұрын

I stand by my statement. It’s my fave franchise.

@brendamurray1816 Жыл бұрын

Yes been my favorite since day one of survivor 😘♥️

@ChaseRice1335 Жыл бұрын

@dmgmav Жыл бұрын

Very suprised by this album

@michaelostrovskiy6208 Жыл бұрын

Was waiting for this reaction, loved the album thought Chase crushed it

@courtney.22 Жыл бұрын

I know you've mentioned believability issues in past videos when talking about the pre-releases from this album, but I see no issue with that. The songs are good, so people will believe it. 🤷🏼‍♀️

@USMFAN1996 Жыл бұрын

“Bad Day to Be a Beer” by Drake Milligan last year as well. Strange coincidence

@stevestorey1202 Жыл бұрын

It's a universal experience.

@lordbender2540 Жыл бұрын

🐐

@markmilanovich6209 Жыл бұрын

the premise of All dogs go to hell is exactly the same as Ain't no trucks in texas by Ronnie Dunn

@andrewwisniewski4168 Жыл бұрын

"All dogs go to hell" reminds me a lot of "Ain't no trucks in texas" by Ronnie Dunn

@kayegardner4665 Жыл бұрын

It definitely is from the perspective of the dog. Chase has said this in an interview.

@kayegardner4665 Жыл бұрын

Oklahoma is his favorite song on the album.

@daytona_200 Жыл бұрын

in the begining you forgot to mention singer of the former intro for the pat mcafee show

@AustinWicks Жыл бұрын

For me so far this is album of the year but it is only February so we will see

@andysiegmund4770 Жыл бұрын

That is arguably the worst Fast & Furious take I have ever heard. Still love your channel

@austinsimpson9721 Жыл бұрын

Now we just need Chris Young to go back to his Neon, The Man I Want to Be, and Chris Young album's sound. He was so good back them

@logical_volcel Жыл бұрын

All dogs go to hell is kinda a rewrite of ocean front property, but done really well and different

@brandonhansen316 Жыл бұрын

If I'm not mistaken when you were talking about his friend committing suicide. His friend didn't actually commit suicide. I believe he had the gun to his head finger on the trigger and he looked down and saw his dog tilt his head and said to himself he couldn't go through with it. I believe that is what chase said in an interview. Please someone correct if I'm wrong

@Dolphinladi11 Жыл бұрын

I think this album is full of realness , rawness and heartbreak, he’s realness and he don’t get enough credit for his talent, I have much luv and respect for @chaserice 🤟❣️

@canadian_tabarnak Жыл бұрын

I think this is my favourite album since American Heartbreak, and yes im taking into account Hardys, but based of all the songs in both i would listen to, this one wins. Its a nice breath if fresh air for me, and no i didnt listen to chase rice before this, wasnt to my liking of music