Chase Rice is an American country music singer, songwriter, and reality television personality. Rice is also a former college football linebacker for the University of North Carolina and former NASCAR pit crew member for Hendrick Motorsports. He co-wrote the single "Cruise" performed by Florida Georgia Line. He released the EP Ready Set Roll, featuring the single "Ready Set Roll," on October 15, 2013. The full-length album Ignite the Night was released on August 19, 2014, and includes "Ready Set Roll." On August 27, 2014, Ignite The Night debuted at #1 on Billboard Top Country Albums.