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Chase Rice Explains the Moving Story Behind His 'Bench Seat' Music Video: Go Behind-the-Scenes of the Shoot

"My buddy was in a really dark place – to the point where he was ready to end his own life. When he told me what stopped him it stopped me in my tracks: his dog came and laid his head on his lap, and that connection saved him," the country star said in a statement. "I wanted to shine a light on the topic of mental health because this is something that makes way too many people feel alone and especially when addiction becomes part of the picture, one bad moment can have horrible consequences. I personally know how hard it can be to ask for help when you need it, but I hope this helps start a few more conversations."