2023 Pandora Artist to Watch CHASE WRIGHT releases “Who I Want To Be,” a vulnerable and reflective song that acts as a progressive apology to a girlfriend whose heart he broke. Listen to “Who I Want To Be” HERE.
“Every day, you’re getting closer to who you want to be, but you’re not there yet,” shares Wright. “I made mistakes in a relationship and really hurt a lot of people. Looking back, I was able to grow so much from it. But it was very difficult, and to be the bad guy in a situation is never easy.
“It’s much easier to talk about somebody else being the bad guy, but it’s different when it’s me,” Wright admits. “I hope people can hear the authenticity, and I hope they can give themselves some grace for a mistake they’ve made.”
Written by Wright alongside Josh Jenkins, Chris Lacorte and Andy Albert, and produced by Ned Cameron, “Who I Want To Be” finds the Indiana native taking responsibility for his mistakes, anchored by a redemptive soaring chorus:
The moments I was weakest ain’t how I’ll be defined
I’m trying to be a better man it’s taken me some time
But I’m on my way
Tryin’ to close the space between
Who I am today
And who I want to be
“I'm not hiding behind anything,” Wright says. “I think it's healthy to admit when you’ve made a mistake, that you’re learning from it and trying to be a better person because of it. Our mistakes don’t define us.”
Wright blends progressive loops and pop-rock chords with country storytelling to create a unique style of contemporary country music that has become his calling card. He played more than 60 shows in 2023 and accumulated over 230 million global streams, as “Who I Want To Be” will be added to On The Horizon this weekend on SiriusXM.
About CHASE WRIGHT
CHASE WRIGHT is doing more than make his childhood dreams come true: he’s introducing himself as a bold new Nashville artist with a freewheeling approach to genre, firm footing in relatable storytelling and soft spot for big choruses. Respect for country music’s way around a story without feeling beholden to it defines the Indiana native’s energetic songs, which rely on electric loops and pop-rock chords alongside more traditional sounds made from steel strings and wood. It’s a confident blend that belies the fact that Wright first picked up a guitar as a freshman track star at DePauw University. After graduating with a degree in economics, Wright packed his bags for Nashville, where he has since earned a publishing deal with Toby & Molly Music and signed with Morris Higham for management. 2022 was a breakout year for the rising star who was recognized by Spotify as a Hot Country Artist to Watch and named among SiriusXM’s Highway Finds class. Most recently, Wright was recognized among Pandora’s Artists to Watch 2023: Country list. Following the 2021 release of his debut album Intertwined, Wright continues to roll out new music. In total, fans have streamed his music to the tune of 230 million times.
