The song follows his debut single which impacts country radio on April 14th
As the latest offering from Big Machine Records singer-songwriter Chase McDaniel, “Risk It All” is an irresistible glimpse into the heart of an artist who finds immense power in baring his soul. A Robby Stevens-directed music video is also available.
Speaking to the pain and frustration of falling for someone who’s hopelessly out of reach, “Risk It All” adds an element of unstoppable hope to McDaniel’s storytelling, ultimately revealing another dimension of his daringly honest songcraft. Produced by Lindsay Rimes and written by McDaniel with Zach Kale, and Seth Mosley, “Risk It All” opens on a potent cascade of lush guitar tones and hypnotic beats – a brilliantly unexpected contrast to McDaniel’s rich and earthy baritone. With its bold and modern twist on timeless country rock, the gorgeously layered track unfolds in ethereal textures and luminous steel guitar as he confesses to his absolute desperation (“Somebody better lock me up / ‘Cause I’m about to throw it all away”). After shifting into a gritty intensity at the pre-chorus, “Risk It All” bursts into a triumphant mood as he fully surrenders to his desire (“But tonight, I’m gonna risk it all / Go ahead pick up your call / Leave a trail of your clothes laying down the hall / Shake a few walls / No, it ain’t right but damn / Tonight, I wanna risk it all”). Propelled by a catchy melody and pulse-pounding rhythms, the result is a deeply relatable portrait of the tension between protecting yourself from heartbreak and courageously chasing what you truly want.
“I’ve heard it said that in a room of people ready and willing to love us, we always pick the one who isn’t sure,” shares McDaniel. “‘Risk It All’ is about trying to earn that person’s love one more time, in the only way you know how.”
“Risk It All” follows McDaniel’s February-released debut single, “Burned Down Heaven,” a devastating power ballad that’s officially hitting country radio on Monday, April 14th. A beautifully heartbreaking portrait of loss and regret, the epic but intimate track finds McDaniel taking accountability for his actions. Losing everything he’s ever wanted in the heat of the moment, a few minutes of poor decision-making and sharp-tongued words set fire to his romantic future. Written by McDaniel with Jon Nite and Lindsay Rimes (also the producer), the striking imagery and affecting metaphors present throughout the track firmly plant listeners in the driveway as he watches his relationship go up in smoke.
