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Chase Rice Raises a Song to Lifelong Friends With “Joe”

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November 10, 2026

Chase Rice. Photo via Chase Rice on Instagram.

Some songs are about the game, the hunt or the season, and then the chorus admits it was never really about any of that. Chase Rice’s new song “Joe,” out now, is a solo-written tribute to the North Carolina friends he has carried since his teens, and to the one friend who holds the whole group together.

Diamond-certified songwriter Chase Rice is celebrating the friendships that stand the test of time with his new song “Joe” out now. Opening with the famed “Good Better Best” chant that originated with Rice’s state champion high school football team and has since been embraced by the Chicago Bears, as chronicled on ESPN’s “NFL Countdown,” the solo-written song offers a nostalgic, story-driven tribute to fall.

Inspired by Rice’s own circle of longtime friends from North Carolina, “Joe” draws from the traditions and shared experiences that have kept the group connected through the years. What begins as a nostalgic look back at those memories gradually reveals a more meaningful truth, with each chorus delivering a different variation of the same realization: turns out the damn thing wasn’t about football, ducks, baseball at all.

“I wrote ‘Joe’ exactly a year ago, sitting in a duck blind,” recalls Rice. “I was watching the sun come up with a bunch of buddies from Carolina and I just felt gratitude. Grateful for the years I’ve lived and all the people who have made my life so awesome. Grateful for the ducks, the dogs that get ’em and all the conversations had sitting in that blind. I realized I still have friends in my life from the time we were teenagers, and I realized how rare that is, and even more so how much of a blessing it is. I thank God every day that I get to do music for a living, and that I can turn these stories into songs.”

That moment of gratitude ultimately became the foundation for a song that celebrates not just the memories made along the way, but the friendships that make them worth holding onto. While ‘Joe’ is a tribute to the group as a whole, its title nods to the one person who holds it all together most.

“Everybody needs a Joe in their life – that person who brings everyone together, who shows up when it matters most and who you know you can count on through the good times and the hard times,” adds Rice. “I’m lucky to have this group of guys in my corner, and I hope everybody listening can think about who their ‘Joe’ is, too.”

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About Chase Rice

Few artists have had the enduring impact on country music Chase Rice can claim – fewer still possess the courage to leave it in the past and blaze a new trail. A true singer-songwriter with success in both disciplines, Rice’s 15-year career has taken the Florida-born North Carolina native to chart peaks and global stages… but with his eighth studio album, ELDORA, his only destination is the American West. As a 10x Platinum artist who burst onto the scene as a Diamond-certified songwriter (“Cruise”), hits like “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” and “Eyes On You” helped Rice post two No. 1s of his own at Country Radio, igniting a movement through chest-thumping euphoria and bold romantic passion. He sold out international tours and shared stadium billing with Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney before leaving the major label system for good. Now, with full independence and over 3 billion streams to his credit, ELDORA signals Rice’s dedication to the storytelling craft. Written in Colorado and inspired by a hidden mountainside town, the 12-song set is easily the most raw, unguarded expression of Rice’s talent to date – born in the afterglow of an epic show at the storied Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Working hand-in-hand with co-writer/producer Oscar Charles, Rice adopts the unfiltered, rough-hewn approach of an off-the-grid maverick, embodying the Western mystique and boldly going where few of his stature would dare. That artistic evolution continues with “Connie Lou,” a joyful, deeply personal tribute inspired by the true story of his parents’ romance, and “Joe,” a nostalgic tribute to fall and Rice’s lifelong friendships, further cementing his commitment to authentic, character-driven songwriting rooted in his own life and the American West.

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Miranda Lambert Brings Her Night at The Truth to the World With Songline Album and Film

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November 10, 2026

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Miranda Lambert. Photo via Miranda Lambert on Instagram.

One night in Nashville is about to reach everyone who was not in the room. Miranda Lambert recorded her special performance at The Truth with her longtime band and a 12-piece orchestra, and that evening now becomes an Amazon Music album and a companion film, with a live favorite already out now.

Following her unforgettable, one-night-only performance at Nashville’s newest venue, The Truth, three-time GRAMMY Award-winner Miranda Lambert will bring the magic of the evening to fans around the world with the release of her Songline album on Nov. 13 and companion Songline film on Nov. 20 via Amazon Music.

Recorded during the Oct. 1 performance, the Songline album captures Lambert performing a collection of career-spanning hits and fan favorites alongside her longtime band and a 12-piece orchestra. Ahead of the album’s arrival this Friday, the live version of current single “Snakeskin Boots,” from Lambert’s critically acclaimed new album Crisco, is available now exclusively on Amazon Music.

“I don’t think I’ll ever forget that night at The Truth – getting to play these songs with my ride-or-die band and the magic of an orchestra, surrounded by so much love from the fans,” reflects Lambert. “These songs have been the soundtrack of my life, and being able to revisit that night through the Songline album and film is really special. I’m excited for everyone who wasn’t there to get to experience a little piece of it, too.”

The Songline film will premiere Nov. 20 on the Amazon Music app. Featuring the performances captured for the Songline album, the film also includes interview footage with Lambert and collaborators who have helped shape her music, including Frank Liddell, Jesse Frasure, Luke Dick and Natalie Hemby.

Songline Track List
“Snakeskin Boots (Amazon Music Songline)”
“Crisco (Amazon Music Songline)”
“Kerosene (Amazon Music Songline)”
“Bluebird (Amazon Music Songline)”
“Vice (Amazon Music Songline)”
“Dear Diamond / Bathroom Sink / Dead Flowers” (Medley – Amazon Music Songline)
“Tin Man (Amazon Music Songline)”
“White Liar (Amazon Music Songline)”
“Gunpowder & Lead (Amazon Music Songline)”

About Miranda Lambert

Critically acclaimed groundbreaker/songwriter/superstar Miranda Lambert has defined her multifaceted career as an artist, entertainer, producer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. Her latest album, Crisco, featuring current single “Snakeskin Boots” with Ella Langley, is available everywhere now via MCA and continued her unbroken streak of 11 consecutive Top 10s on the Country Albums chart. The most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, she has also won three GRAMMYs and 14 Country Music Association Awards. A TIME 100 honoree and perennial best-of-the-year list maker at the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and more, NPR has called her “the most riveting country star of her generation.” Lambert has taken those standards to become a label co-founder, teaming with longtime collaborator Jon Randall to launch their own imprint, Big Loud Texas, in partnership with Big Loud Records. She is also a New York Times bestselling author and the first female restaurateur on Lower Broadway with her Tex-Mex cantina Casa Rosa, while also expanding her creative reach with her Wanda June Home collection as well as Idyllwind, her western clothing, accessories and footwear brand at Boot Barn. Her passion for animals inspired the creation of MuttNation Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit which has raised over $15 million since inception to promote shelter pet adoption, support rescue organizations nationwide, advance spay & neuter and help shelters recover from natural disaster.

About Amazon Music

Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that connects fans, artists, and creators through music, podcasts and culture. Amazon Music brings fans closer to what they love, with curated and personalized playlists, artist livestreams, artist merch and Amazon Exclusive podcasts. Prime members get access to over 100 million songs in shuffle mode, All-Access playlists, plus the largest catalog of ad-free top podcasts, included with their membership. Customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for full, on-demand access to 100 million songs, as well as millions of songs in HD, Ultra HD and Spatial audio and the world’s largest selection of audiobooks from Audible. Anyone can listen to Amazon Music by downloading the free Amazon Music app, or wherever they listen to music, including Alexa-enabled devices. Learn more at amazon.com/music.