Award-winning country artist Chris Chitsey releases his highly anticipated new single, “Where Ya Been Girl,” today via Clinetel Nashville Records, with distribution by SONY/Orchard.Written by hitmaking heavyweights Rhett Akins and Ben Hayslip, two-thirds of the legendary The Peach Pickers, “Where Ya Been Girl” marks what is widely considered Chitsey’s strongest single to date. With a songwriting pedigree that includes more than 50 No. 1 hits and countless CMA, ACM, BMI, and ASCAP honors, Akins and Hayslip have helped define modern country music and shape the careers of some of the genre’s biggest stars.Produced by acclaimed Nashville hitmaker D. Scott Miller, “Where Ya Been Girl” blends polished, contemporary country production with timeless storytelling. While The Peach Pickers are known for anthems built for Friday nights and back-road soundtracks, this release turns inward—capturing the rare, lightning-strike moment when two people connect instantly and unmistakably.”This single is not merely a love song, it is a profound musical exploration of serendipity, the resilience of the human heart and the mystery of divine timing,” says Chitsey. “It’s about that inexplicable sensation where, despite barely knowing someone, it feels like you’ve known them for your whole life.”Rooted in the Texas honky-tonk circuit, Chitsey’s journey began on the stage of his family’s Bar-B-Q restaurant and entertainment venue in Austin, Texas. Raised on the music of George Strait, Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, Merle Haggard, Keith Whitley, Charley Pride, and Mel Tillis, his path toward country music stardom took shape early. While still in college at Southwest Texas State University, Chitsey inked his first record deal, releasing a self-titled debut album that produced three No. 1 singles and spent 18 weeks on the CMT and GAC Top 10 Countdown Shows—all while completing both his undergraduate and master’s degrees.In recent years, Chitsey has experienced a remarkable resurgence. Since signing an eight-single deal with Clinetel Nashville in 2023, he has delivered a string of global No. 1 hits, including “Last Time I Saw You,” “Life Is Hard, Whiskey Is Easy,” “Every Small Town,” and 2025’s chart-topper “Chasing Taillights.” His music has also crossed into film and television, with “Every Small Town” serving as the theme song for the streaming TV reality series Only in Iola, where Chitsey appears across multiple seasons.Beyond the studio and stage, Chitsey’s partnerships reflect his authentic connection to craftsmanship, heritage, and lifestyle brands, including Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, Deep Eddy Vodka, Chuck Norris’s CForce Premium Artesian Water, American Hat Makers, Molly’s Custom Silver, TEXITCoin, Clinetel Nashville Records, and SONY/Orchard.Celebrated for his expressive storytelling, commanding live performances, and genuine connection with fans, Chris Chitsey continues to bridge the gap between classic and modern country music. With “Where Ya Been Girl,” he delivers a timeless anthem about timing, destiny, and connection—one that feels destined to soundtrack countless Friday nights in 2026 and beyond.“Where Ya Been Girl” is available now on all streaming and digital platforms. For more information and updates, follow Chris Chitsey on social media, streaming services and at ChrisChitseyMusic.com.