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Fresh off the biggest radio success of his remarkable career, acclaimed American country music veteran Chris Chitsey is once again making waves, this time alongside one of the United Kingdom's most exciting emerging country artists, Bee Smith. Their highly anticipated new duet, "Summer Before The Fall," delivers an emotionally charged story of lifelong friendship standing on the edge of something much deeper and is available everywhere via Clinetel Nashville Records, with distribution by SONY/The Orchard. The release follows Chitsey's record-setting run with the most successful charting release of his career and his 11th Worldwide No.1 Single, "Where Ya Been Girl." Written by deeply-respected Nashville heavyweights Rhett Akins and Ben Hayslip, two-thirds of the most successful songwriting trio in Nashville history, "The Peach Pickers," whose combined catalog includes more than 75 No. 1 country hits. Now, Chitsey turns the page to an exciting new chapter with Bee Smith, blending transatlantic country influences with rich, emotive storytelling, "Summer Before The Fall" is poised to become one of the season's most talked about releases. The single showcases Smith's award-winning songwriting talents and soulful vocals, alongside Chitsey's seasoned, chart-topping presence, creating a powerful collaboration that resonates with listeners on both sides of the Atlantic. Read the full article

Chris Chitsey is a multihyphenate, award-winning, singer, musician, entertainer, actor, producer, director, entrepreneur & philanthropist. A proud native Texan, Chitsey is the only country artist today that has charted #1 Worldwide Studio Singles across four different decades. Fresh off a career-defining milestone, his 10th #1 single in February of 2025, he now returns with “Where Ya Been Girl,” a soul-stirring anthem about timing, destiny & connection. Written by hitmaking heavyweights Rhett Akins & Ben Hayslip, two-thirds of the legendary The Peach Pickers, “Where Ya Been Girl” marks what is widely considered Chitsey’s strongest single to date. With a songwriting pedigree that includes more than 50 #1 hits and countless CMA, ACM, BMI, and ASCAP honors, Akins and Hayslip have helped define modern country music and shape the careers of some of the genre’s biggest stars. Produced by acclaimed Nashville hitmaker D. Scott Miller, “Where Ya Been Girl” blends polished, contemporary country production with timeless storytelling. While The Peach Pickers are known for anthems built for Friday nights and back-road soundtracks, this release turns inward, capturing the rare, lightning-strike moment when two people connect instantly and unmistakably. Rooted in the Texas honky-tonk circuit, Chitsey’s journey began on the stage of his family’s Bar-B-Q restaurant and entertainment venue in Austin, Texas. Read the full article

Chris Chitsey is a multihyphenate, award-winning, singer, musician, entertainer, actor, producer, director, entrepreneur & philanthropist. A proud native Texan, Chitsey is the only country artist today that has charted #1 Worldwide Studio Singles across four different decades. Fresh off a career-defining milestone, his 10th #1 single in February of 2025, he now returns with “Where Ya Been Girl,” a soul-stirring anthem about timing, destiny & connection. Written by hitmaking heavyweights Rhett Akins & Ben Hayslip, two-thirds of the legendary The Peach Pickers, “Where Ya Been Girl” marks what is widely considered Chitsey’s strongest single to date. With a songwriting pedigree that includes more than 50 #1 hits and countless CMA, ACM, BMI, and ASCAP honors, Akins and Hayslip have helped define modern country music and shape the careers of some of the genre’s biggest stars. Produced by acclaimed Nashville hitmaker D. Scott Miller, “Where Ya Been Girl” blends polished, contemporary country production with timeless storytelling. While The Peach Pickers are known for anthems built for Friday nights and back-road soundtracks, this release turns inward, capturing the rare, lightning-strike moment when two people connect instantly and unmistakably. Rooted in the Texas honky-tonk circuit, Chitsey’s journey began on the stage of his family’s Bar-B-Q restaurant and entertainment venue in Austin, Texas. Raised on the music of George Strait, Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, Merle Haggard, Keith Whitley, Charley Pride, and Mel Tillis, his path toward country music stardom took shape early. While still in college at Southwest Texas State University, Chitsey inked his first record deal, releasing a self-titled debut album that produced three #1 singles and spent 18 weeks on the CMT and GAC Top 10 Countdown Shows, all while completing both his undergraduate and master’s degrees. In recent years, Chitsey has experienced a remarkable resurgence. Since signing an eight-single deal with Clinetel Nashville in 2023, he has delivered a string of global No. 1 hits, including “Last Time I Saw You,” “Life Is Hard, Whiskey Is Easy,” “Every Small Town” and 2025’s chart-topper “Chasing Taillights.” His music has also crossed into film and television, with “Every Small Town” serving as the theme song for the streaming TV reality series Only in Iola, where Chitsey appears across multiple seasons. Beyond the studio and stage, Chitsey’s partnerships reflect his authentic connection to craftsmanship, heritage, and lifestyle brands, including Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, Deep Eddy Vodka, Chuck Norris’s CForce Premium Artesian Water, LiveFit Apparel, Neven Eyewear, American Hat Makers, Molly’s Custom Silver, TEXITCoin, Clinetel Nashville Records, and SONY/Orchard. Celebrated for his expressive storytelling, commanding live performances, and genuine connection with fans, Chris Chitsey continues to bridge the gap between classic and modern country music. With “Where Ya Been Girl,” he delivers a timeless anthem about timing, destiny, and connectionone that feels destined to soundtrack countless Friday nights in 2026 and beyond. “Where Ya Been Girl” is available NOW on all global streaming/digital platforms. For more information & updates, follow ChrisChitseyMusic.com. Additional Artist/Song Information: Artist Name: Chris Chitsey Song Title: Where Ya Been Girl Publishing: EMI BLACKWOOD MUSIC INC Publishing Affiliation: BMI Publishing 2: WARNER-TAMERLANE PUBLISHING CORP Publishing Affiliation 2: BMI Album Title: Where Ya Been Girl Record Label: Clinetel Nashville Record Label: Clinetel Nashville Thornton Cline 615.573.4880 [email protected] Radio Promotion: Alan Young Promotions Alan Young 702.998.6441 [email protected] Publicity/PR: The AristoMedia Group Christy Walker-Watkins 615.269.7071 [email protected] Manager: Janie West Music Janie West 615.419.4272 [email protected] Booking Agent: Janie West Music Janie West 615.419.4272 [email protected] Read the full article

Chris Chitsey is a multihyphenate, award-winning, singer, musician, entertainer, actor, producer, director, entrepreneur & philanthropist. A proud native Texan, Chitsey is the only country artist today that has charted #1 Worldwide Studio Singles across four different decades. Fresh off a career-defining milestone, his 10th #1 single in February of 2025, he now returns with "Where Ya Been Girl," a soul-stirring anthem about timing, destiny & connection. Written by hitmaking heavyweights Rhett Akins & Ben Hayslip, two-thirds of the legendary The Peach Pickers, "Where Ya Been Girl" marks what is widely considered Chitsey's strongest single to date. With a songwriting pedigree that includes more than 50 #1 hits and countless CMA, ACM, BMI, and ASCAP honors, Akins and Hayslip have helped define modern country music and shape the careers of some of the genre's biggest stars. Produced by acclaimed Nashville hitmaker D. Scott Miller, "Where Ya Been Girl" blends polished, contemporary country production with timeless storytelling. While The Peach Pickers are known for anthems built for Friday nights and back-road soundtracks, this release turns inward, capturing the rare, lightning-strike moment when two people connect instantly and unmistakably. Rooted in the Texas honky-tonk circuit, Chitsey's journey began on the stage of his family's Bar-B-Q restaurant and entertainment venue in Austin, Texas. Read the full article