Chase Wright is doing more than make his childhood dreams come true: he’s introducinghimself as a bold new Nashville artist with a freewheeling approach to genre, firm footing inrelatable storytelling, and soft spot for big choruses. Respect for country music’s wayaround 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 madefrom steel strings and wood. It’s a confident blend that beliesthe fact that 24-year-oldChase first picked up a guitar only four years ago as a freshman track star at DePauwUniversity. After graduating with a degree in economics, Chase packed his bags forNashville, where he has since earned a publishing deal with Toby & Molly Music and signedwith Morris Higham for management.Wright’s debut album Intertwined surpassed 100Million streams less than a year from its release date.