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Texas Ranching Roots and Music City Dreams: Chris Chitsey stopped by to talk about his journey and new song

March 08, 2024 11:08 AM

Chris Chitsey is a Texas native with deep roots in the ranching industry.
From performing at his father’s BBQ restaurant to scoring a series of number 1 singles, the singer-songwriter has made a name for himself in the industry.

Chitsey sat down with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender to talk about his musical journey, his Texas ranching roots, and his latest release, “Life is Hard, Whiskey is Easy”.
He even brought his band along and treated us to a performance!

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