Chase Rice went back to the beginning, but it allowed him and his music to grow

Posted Sep 30, 2017
For every story you hear about a young musician hustling for bar gigs until he finally signs a contract, there are dozens more about musical acts who are given one halfhearted shot at stardom and are quickly dropped back into obscurity. That’s what makes the story of Chase Rice, the former UNC football player-turned-musician, so fascinating. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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