Music in today’s society has become familiar and kind of predictable. To stand out now a days, an artist must be different; they have a unique style and most importantly stay true to themselves. An artists fans can see right through a song that is not true to the artist’s style. Good musicians are built from those who stand up for who they are, although everyone around them is following what the people around them say is best for them. Great musicians come from those who strive to be greater then they know their capable of being. Chase Rice when asked how great he wants to be he always replies saying, “On a scale of 1-10, be an 11.” The life he lives goes to show that he is devoted to being an eleven. In his lifetime, Rice has overcome an outstanding number of expectations and has managed to become a hit practically on his own. Rice has a fairly eventful background and a unique musical style.
Rice was an incredibly driven man. He excelled in sports and became the starting line backer for the University of North Carolina until an injury damaged his career. While he was recovering from his injury his dad passed away; he was the man who gave him his competitive nature and knowledge on the importance of a positive attitude. To help him deal with his troubles, a friend introduced him to the guitar, jump-starting a passion for music that he did not know he had. Rice moved with his life and became a mascara pit crew member for Ryan Newman. This opened up an opportunity for him to use his talents singing during some of the pre-race ceremonies. After being a pit crew member, Rice became a star on the show Survivor: Nicaragua. Being the last person to be voted off, Rice learned a lot. He used Survivor as an opportunity to put his life in...
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... man who at an early age was taught to be competitive and keep a positive attitude no matter the situation. The definition of a great musician is one who leaves a mark on not only the industry but in history itself. He is the start of new era of music; an era dominated by individuals not industry. In today’s society, he will be sure to leave his mark with his crazy styles and resolve not to be on the scale but to be an eleven.
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