Career Timeline of Chase Rice: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Chase Rice made an impact.

Chase Rice is an American country music singer, songwriter, and television personality. He gained initial recognition as a contestant on Survivor: Nicaragua in 2010, finishing as the runner-up. Simultaneously, he shifted his focus to country music, achieving success as a songwriter. His songwriting credits include co-writing Florida Georgia Line's hit song, 'Cruise,' which achieved diamond certification.

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April 22, 2010: Release of First Album

On April 22, 2010, Chase Rice released his first studio album, Friday Nights & Sunday Mornings. The 13-track album included "Larger Than Life", a song about his father's passing. It is not available for digital purchase or streaming.

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2010: Career Before Music

Before 2010, Chase Rice was a college football linebacker for the North Carolina Tar Heels and a NASCAR pit crew member for Hendrick Motorsports before transitioning to music.

2010: Rise to Prominence

In 2010, Chase Rice gained prominence as a contestant on Survivor: Nicaragua, finishing as the runner-up. That same year, he shifted his focus to a career in country music and co-wrote the song "Cruise".

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March 2011: Release of Country as Me EP

In March 2011, Chase Rice released Country as Me, a six-track EP featuring his single "Buzz Back". He also received air play as a "Highway Find" on satellite radio channel The Highway.

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April 2012: Debut of Dirt Road Communion Album

In April 2012, Chase Rice's second studio album Dirt Road Communion debuted at number 48 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The album included the original recordings of "Jack Daniels and Jesus" and "How She Rolls", the latter of which has been removed from streaming platforms.

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July 2012: Signing with Creative Artists Agency

In July 2012, Chase Rice signed with the Creative Artists Agency and co-wrote Florida Georgia Line's "Cruise", which topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

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October 2013: Release of Ready Set Roll EP

In October 2013, Chase Rice released Ready Set Roll, a six-song EP including the title track.

November 2013: Physical Release of Ready Set Roll

In November 2013, the physical version of Chase Rice's Ready Set Roll album was released, including the bonus song "Jack Daniel's and Jesus".

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2013: "How She Rolls" Chart Peak

In 2013, the song "How She Rolls" peaked at number 55. This song never received real label backing.

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January 29, 2014: Ready Set Roll Music Video Premiere

On January 29, 2014, the official music video for "Ready Set Roll" by Chase Rice premiered exclusively on CMT.

March 2014: Partnership with Columbia Records

In March 2014, Chase Rice partnered with Columbia Records for distribution of "Ready Set Roll".

June 30, 2014: Ignite the Night Album Announcement

On June 30, 2014, Chase Rice released the album cover, release date, and album sequence for Ignite the Night.

August 19, 2014: Release of Ignite the Night Album

On August 19, 2014, Chase Rice released the full-length album Ignite the Night, which included the platinum-certified single, "Ready Set Roll".

February 2016: Release of "Whisper"

In February 2016, Chase Rice released "Whisper" as the intended lead single from an upcoming album.

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April 23, 2016: "Whisper" Chart Peak

On April 23, 2016, "Whisper" by Chase Rice peaked at number 56 on the Country Airplay chart after only 3 weeks.

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June 24, 2016: Release of "Everybody We Know Does"

On June 24, 2016, Chase Rice released "Everybody We Know Does", which was sent to country radio.

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November 17, 2017: Release of Lambs & Lions Album

On November 17, 2017, Chase Rice released his album Lambs & Lions on Broken Bow Records/BMG. This was the first album released by BBR since the BMG takeover.

May 6, 2019: "Eyes on You" Reaches Number One

On May 6, 2019, Chase Rice's single "Eyes on You" became his first number one on country radio and stayed at the top for two weeks.

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July 1, 2019: Release of "Lonely If You Are"

On July 1, 2019, Chase Rice released the follow-up single "Lonely If You Are".

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September 10, 2019: The Pat McAfee Show Theme Song

From September 10, 2019, Chase Rice wrote and performed the inaugural theme song for The Pat McAfee Show.

April 30, 2020: The Pat McAfee Show Theme Song End Date

On April 30, 2020, Chase Rice stopped performing the theme song for The Pat McAfee Show.

November 2020: Release of "Drinkin' Beer. Talkin' God. Amen."

In November 2020, Chase Rice released the single "Drinkin' Beer. Talkin' God. Amen." featuring Florida Georgia Line.

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May 28, 2021: Release of The Album

On May 28, 2021, Chase Rice's fifth studio album, The Album, was released.

November 2022: Announcement of I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go to Hell Album

In November 2022, Chase Rice announced his sixth studio album I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go to Hell.

February 2023: Release of I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go to Hell Album

In February 2023, Chase Rice released his sixth studio album I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go to Hell.

2024: Get Western Tour

In early 2024, Chase Rice embarked on his headlining "Get Western Tour" across Canada and the Pacific Northwest, with Owen Riegling and Palmer Anthony as supporting acts.