Chase Rice

Broken Bow Records' Chase Rice has released a powerful, seven-minute short film for his new song, "Bench Seat." Inspired by a friend that was in a difficult place in his life, it tells the true story of a man and his dog driving around together while the man contemplates suicide. The film, directed by Kaiser Cunningham, spotlights mental health struggles and encourages viewers to feel comfortable talking about it and seeking assistance. The song is on Rice's new album, "I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell," out February 10th.

Rice said, "My buddy was in a really dark place – to the point where he was ready to end his own life. It took a lot for him to take me back to that moment, but when he told me what stopped him, it stopped me in my tracks. His dog came and laid his head on his lap, and that connection saved him. I wrote this song by myself with the point of view from the dog’s perspective – which might not be obvious right away – and what that moment might have meant for the two of them if not for that intervention." Watch "Bench Seat" here. (Photo: Kaiser Cunningham)

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