He first came to prominence in 2010, when he was a contestant on Survivor: Nicaragua, where he was the runner-up to Jud "Fabio" Birza.
Born in Florida, Rice was raised on a farm in Asheville, North Carolina. He attended AC Reynolds High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a linebacker on the football team, but did not pursue an NFL career due to injury.
After graduating from UNC, Rice was selected to join the Hendrick Motorsports pit crew as the rear tire carrier for Ryan Newman's Nationwide Series car. He also worked on Jimmie Johnson's Sprint Cup Series car and won two championships with the Lowe's team.
Chase Rice began playing guitar in college. He cites his father as the inspiration for his career, recalling his father saying "boy anyone can play guitar, but no one is gonna really listen to you until you start singing." He models his albums after his live show and is building his career through the performance aspect. His first studio album, Friday Nights & Sunday Mornings, was released on April 22, 2010. This 13-track album includes the first song he ever wrote/recorded, "Larger Than Life", which is about the passing of his father. This is the only full-length album Rice has released that is not available for digital purchase or streaming.
In March 2011, he released Country as Me, a six-track EP featuring his single "Buzz Back". He has received airplay as a "Highway Find" on satellite radio channel The Highway (Sirius XM). In April 2012, his Dirt Road Communion debuted at number 48 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. This album included the original recordings of "Jack Daniels and Jesus" and "How She Rolls", the latter of which has been removed from streaming and digital platforms in its original form. "Whoa" has also been removed from all digital and streaming platforms, but was never re-released leaving the current total tracks on the album at 14. "Happy Hour (Worktape)" includes a hidden track, "Kiss My Ass", which begins at the 4:31 minute mark on the song.
In July 2012, he signed with Creative Artists Agency. He was a co-writer of Florida Georgia Line's "Cruise", which topped Billboard Hot Country Songs.
In October 2013, he released Ready Set Roll, a six-song EP including the title track. The physical version of the album was released in November 2013 and included the bonus song "Jack Daniel's and Jesus". On January 29, 2014, the official "Ready Set Roll" music video premiered exclusively on CMT. The next day, the video debuted on VEVO. He partnered with Columbia Records for distribution of "Ready Set Roll" in March 2014.
On June 30, 2014, Rice released the album cover, release date, and album sequence for Ignite the Night. The full-length album was released on August 19, 2014, and included the Platinum-certified single, "Ready Set Roll".
In February 2016, Rice released "Whisper", which was intended to be the lead single from an upcoming album. The song failed to gain any traction on radio, peaking at #56 on the week of April 23, 2016, after just 3 weeks of being on the Country Airplay chart. It is currently Rice's lowest peaking single to date, only behind How She Rolls which peaked at #55 in 2013, which never received real label backing. After the disappointing chart performance of the song, Rice issued a letter to his fans regarding the single, stating "If you have listened to my music for years and want to hear more depth and meaning, I very much appreciate you, too, and your desires will also be fulfilled on this album (and truthfully, that was my goal on previous albums with songs like "Carolina Can" and "Every Song I Sing.")" He went on to mention he was influenced by Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney. Rice then released "Everybody We Know Does", which was sent to country radio on June 24, 2016.
After "Everybody We Know Does" failed to crack the top 25, Rice left Columbia in 2017 and signed to Broken Bow Records the same year. The lead single from Rice's first album with BBR, "Three Chords and the Truth", was sent to country radio. This single was highly praised by both country fans and radio, as this was his first single to crack the Top 25 on the Country Airplay chart in 4 years.
Lambs & Lions is Rice's first album on Broken Bow Records/BMG and is also the first album released by BBR since the BMG takeover. Lambs & Lions was released on November 17, 2017.
Rice's single "Eyes on You" became his first #1 on country radio on May 6, 2019, staying at the top for two weeks. He then released the follow-up single "Lonely If You Are" on July 1, 2019.
Rice appeared on the fourth episode of season 24 of The Bachelor, performing at a private concert for bachelor Peter Weber and his date, Victoria Fuller, at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Fuller later revealed that she had previously dated Rice.
In November 2020, Rice released the single "Drinkin' Beer. Talkin' God. Amen." featuring his long-time friends Florida Georgia Line. It is the second single from Rice's fifth studio album, The Album, which was released on May 28, 2021.
Eyes on You
Chase Rice Lyrics
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Seen a big Montana sky
Driven up and down the coast a few times
London, Paris, paradise
But ain't got much memory of the scenes
Come to think, I miss them all
And damn, babe, it's all your fault
No matter what we do
If you're there, girl, I've got my eyes on you
Don't matter where we've been
No, there ain't no better view
Than you in my arms with my eyes on you
With my eyes on you
(With my eyes on you)
With my eyes on you
(With my eyes on you)
Speakin' of the coast, remember Pfeiffer Beach?
You and me, that sunset, cliffs by the sea
And the night rolled in
And you still talk about that moon that I can't recall
But God I saw
All I needed to
Might as well have stayed in the room
No matter where we go
No matter what we do
If you're there, girl, I've got my eyes on you
Don't matter where we've been
No, there ain't no better view
Than you in my arms with my eyes on you
With my eyes on you
(With my eyes on you)
Yeah, with my eyes on you
(With my eyes on you)
And don't you remember Times Square?
And people countin' down everywhere
Two thousand whatever, no, I didn't care
'Cause, baby, you were there
And once again
Couldn't help but stare
No matter where we go
No matter what we do
If you're there, girl, I've got my eyes on you
Don't matter where we've been
No, there ain't no better view
Than you in my arms with my eyes on you
Halfway around the world
Or the local corner booth
Yeah, you guessed it, girl
You know I got my eyes on you
We could be on any street
Any party, any room
I'll be there all night with my eyes on you
Don't matter where we've been
No, there ain't no better view
Than you in my arms with my eyes on you
The lyrics of "Eyes On You" by Chase Rice express the singer's love and devotion for his significant other. He reminisces about the places they have been together, but realizes that those memories are not as important as the fact that she was there with him. Despite all the amazing sights and experiences they have had, nothing compares to the feeling of having her in his arms. The memories that stand out to him are the shared moments of intimacy, like watching the sunset on Pfeiffer Beach or counting down the New Year's Eve in Times Square. The song speaks to the idea that love is not about grand gestures or extravagant experiences, but about being present and connected to the person you care about.
The chorus reinforces this message by saying that it doesn't matter where they are or what they are doing; as long as she is by his side, he only has eyes for her. The song's repeated use of the phrase "with my eyes on you" underscores the idea of being present and fully engaged in the moment with the person you love.
Overall, "Eyes On You" is a romantic and intimate song that celebrates the power of love to transcend time, distance, and cultural differences. It underscores the importance of being fully present with the person you care about and cherishing even the small moments.
Line by Line Meaning
We’ve been to both Carolinas
We’ve traveled far and wide together.
Seen a big Montana sky
We’ve taken in all the beauty nature has to offer.
Driven up and down the coast a few times
We’ve explored the coasts and all they have to offer.
London, Paris, paradise
We’ve visited amazing cities and beautiful places, but they don't mean much without you.
But ain’t got much memory of the scenes
All these amazing places and moments would mean nothing without you being there.
Come to think, I miss them all
Without you, all these moments would be meaningless and I can't help but miss them all.
And damn, babe, it’s all your fault
It’s your fault that I can't stop thinking about you and how amazing it is to experience all these things with you.
No matter where we go
It doesn't matter where we go as long as we are together.
No matter what we do
It doesn't matter what we do as long as we are doing it together.
If you're there, girl, I’ve got my eyes on you
No matter where we are or what we are doing, my eyes are always on you because you’re the most important thing to me.
Don't matter where we’ve been
It doesn't matter where we’ve been because what matters most to me is that you are with me.
No, there ain't no better view
There’s no greater view than you in my arms.
Than you in my arms with my eyes on you
Having you in my arms and being able to look at you is the ultimate happiness for me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ashley Glenn Gorley, Chase Rice, Chris Destefano
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nicolespiers4959
Saw Chase Sept 2 2023 in Utah with Jelly Roll and Struggle Jennings and that was the best concert I have ever been to and everyone i know that went has said the same. Chase is so genuine and there is an unreal energy that comes from him that literally gives me the chills. The songs he sings are beautiful and so relatable for so many of us. I am so glad I got the chance to see him Live and from the center on the 3rd row. He sings with soul and his passion for music and entertaining others is obvious and that's what makes a musician great. Music is Magic, and it can put a spell on your soul in wonderful ways. I hope I get the pleasure of meeting him one day and his adorable black lab , Jack.
@jacoblittle8353
Went to the same concert in fl. Best ever
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@AationNation
Just American studs passing out raw real pure material the best way they know. Follow us around and roll with us. The purest most simple life, living in the blessing of this great country.
@countryMusicCollections68
I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.
@Mack462
I've developed such a love country music as an African American woman. No strings attached. We don't want to take over your genre just let us give love where is deserve. Don't shut us out. There are some people who just like country music just like there are some that enjoy rap. There's enough to share. Music is universal!
@koori3085
Don't let anyone tell you what to like or dislike, you do you, as they say. Music is universal, and colorblind!
@chaserice802
Awesome
@jmstainback4614
Totally agree. Hell, darius Rucker does it better than most white people 😂
@fredjohnson513
Hi