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Fresh off the international success of their global #1 duet, “Summer Before The Fall,” Chris Chitsey and Bee Smith reunite with “Be Mary,” a powerful new Christian Country Christmas single centered on faith, hope, and the extraordinary example of Mary.

The release follows an extraordinary year for the U.S./U.K. pairing. “Summer Before The Fall” climbed to #1 on the World Indie Music Top 100 Chart and earned the 2026 World Songwriting Award for Best Music Collaboration. Most recently, Chitsey and Smith took home the coveted Vocal Event of the Year Award at the 12th Annual Josie Music Awards, held at Nashville’s legendary Grand Ole Opry. The duet also received a nomination for Song of the Year, further cementing the pair’s international success.

With “Be Mary,” Chitsey and Smith move in a more spiritual direction. Inspired by the Biblical example of Mary, the song speaks to trusting God through uncertainty, recognizing His presence in difficult circumstances, and holding onto hope when life feels especially heavy. Rather than offering a traditional holiday song focused solely on celebration, “Be Mary” reaches listeners who may enter Christmas carrying loneliness, grief, fear, or weariness.

The single arrives amid tremendous career momentum for both artists. Chitsey, a Nashville veteran, has achieved worldwide #1 singles across four different decades. His single, “Where Ya Been Girl,” written by Rhett Akins and Ben Hayslip of The Peach Pickers, became his 11th worldwide #1, while its music video earned the 2026 ISSA Gold Award for Music Video of the Year.

Smith, a U.K.-born country artist and songwriter, was named the 2025 ISSA International Female Songwriter of the Year and has earned nine Josie Music Awards nominations across 2025 and 2026. Her growing Nashville presence includes a recently signed publishing deal with Thornton Cline Music.

Together, Chitsey and Smith have proven their chemistry extends far beyond one hit. “Summer Before The Fall” showcased their commercial appeal and award-winning vocal partnership; “Be Mary” reveals the spiritual depth of their collaboration.

“Be Mary” arrives this holiday season via Clinetel Nashville Records, with worldwide distribution through SONY/The Orchard, and will be available on major digital and streaming platforms.

Summer Before The Fall - Chris Chitsey & Bee Smith

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"SUMMER BEFORE THE FALL"

GLOBAL CHARTING

World Indie Music Top 100 Chart - #10, #6, #1

European Indie Music Top 500 Chart - #89, #33, #18, #3, #2

HOTDISC Top 40 Chart - #17, #13,

HOTDISC British & Irish Top 10 Chart - #4, #3

Mediabase/Activator Chart -

Music Row Nashville Chart - #134, #115

CDX Mainstream Country Traction Chart - #142, #121, #117, #112, #88

CDX True Indie Country Traction Chart - #31, #27, #26, #20

NMW Country Radio - #73

NMW Country Indie Radio - #25, #22, #18, #12

NMW Country Digital - #52

NMW Country Indie Digital - #30, #27, #24, #17, #14

"Chitsey has always had one of the most commanding voices in country music and his relaxed Texas country confidence makes everything sound effortless. Bee Smith gives the song a warmth that reminds me of late-90's country in the best way possible. There is a sincerity to her voice that feels refreshing right now. Some songs hit because they're huge and flashy. 'Summer Before The Fall' works for the opposite reason. It feels timeless and personal. By the time the song ends, you're left sitting in that uncertainty with them. Maybe they take the chance. Maybe they don't. The song wisely doesn't tie everything up neatly. Real life rarely does and that's why this duet works. It feels honest."

- Mindy McCall, IndiePulse Music

https://indiepulsemusic.com/2026/05/30/bee-smith-and-chris-chitsey-release-timeless-single/

"In the hands of Chris Chitsey & Bee Smith, 'Summer Before The Fall' balances tradition and modernity with notable finesse. Its melody drifts with a gentle, almost hazy quality, never rushing, giving space for reflection. What makes their musical unity especially brilliant is the way their voices interact. Instead of competing for space, they create a dialogue, one that mirrors the song's deeper themes of timing and connection. 'Summer Before The Fall' honors its country style roots and is a song everyone should be hearing now."

- Jennifer Munoz, Vents Magazine

https://ventsmagazine.com/2026/05/31/chris-chitsey-and-bee-smith-release-summer-before-the-fall/

"Some songs just demand your attention, and then there are songs that simply find you. Chris Chitsey and Bee Smith have made the latter. 'Summer Before The Fall' is the kind of track that sneaks up on you without hesitating, unassuming, and suddenly, unmistakably necessary. The melody has this gorgeous, sun-faded quality to it, like late afternoon light in August when you suddenly realize the days are getting shorter. What really makes this a crossover moment, though, is the pairing at the center of it. Chitsey carries genuine Texas roots in his voice, not performed, not packaged, just there. You can hear the dance halls and the dust roads in how he delivers a line. There's a beautiful emotional patience in his vocals, a steadiness that anchors the whole track. Then there's Bee Smith, and honestly, her presence here is something special. Her voice is precise and luminous, effortless clarity with genuine feeling underneath. Where Chitsey grounds you, Smith lifts you, and interplay between them is where the song truly comes alive."

- Cleopatra Patel, Big Celebrity Buzz

https://bigcelebritybuzz.com/2026/06/01/summer-before-the-fall-single-by-chris-chitsey-and-bee-smith/

"Chitsey proves once again that his voice is one of the most compelling in country music today. Chitsey's voice deep and confident, yet sensitive, is the perfect vehicle for these lyrics. With 'Where Ya Been Girl,' Chris Chitsey delivers a single that feels less like a campaign move and more like a statement of artistic certainty. Coming off a career-defining milestone - his 10th #1 Worldwide Studio Single in 2025, Chitsey could have easily leaned into spectacle or nostalgia. Instead, he offers a song built on restraint, emotional clarity, and confidence in craft, signaling that his 2026 run is about substance rather than noise. Chitsey trusts the material and his listener, letting nuance and phrasing do the work. It’s the kind of performance that signals an artist fully comfortable in his lane. 'Where Ya Been Girl' reinforces Chitsey’s standing as a seasoned, dependable voice in modern country music - an artist who understands that the most lasting impact often comes from precision, patience, and saying exactly what needs to be said."

- Garth Thomas, The Hollywood Digest

https://thehollywooddigest.com/where-ya-been-girl-by-chris-chitsey/

"If you've ever rolled your eyes at the idea of "destiny" right up until the exact second it proves you wrong, Chris Chitsey's 'Where Ya Been Girl' is going to hit you right in the chest. Chitsey's vocal delivery is a big part of why the track works. He sounds relaxed, but there's an undercurrent of awe in the performance, like he can't quite believe his own luck. That tone is crucial. A lesser singer might play the concept too cocky or too sentimental, but Chitsey threads the needle. In the end, 'Where Ya Been Girl' is a reminder that the best country love songs aren't just about romance, they're about timing. Chitsey captures that perfectly here."

- Heather Savage, Top Buzz Magazine

https://topbuzzmagazine.com/music/chris-chitsey-releases-timeless-country-single/

"'Where Ya Been Girl' is a strong mid-tempo country love song that understands its mission and nails it: romantic, catchy, emotionally grounded, and easy to replay. Chitsey delivers the kind of performance that makes the fantasy feel believable, like you're overhearing a real moment, not just listening to a polished single. If this single catches fire the way it's build to, it's not hard to imagine it becoming a go-to "new love" anthem for a lot of people!"

- Claire Uebelacker, Ballyhoo Magazine

https://ballyhoomagazine.com/2026/01/18/chris-chitsey-releases-where-ya-been-girl-single/

"Chris Chitsey, the native Texan country star who's been topping charts for decades, is back with a powerful new track, 'Where Ya Been Girl.' Chitsey’s vocal performance is calm, measured, and deeply assured. There’s a sense of authority in his phrasing — not the authority of dominance, but of experience. He sings as someone who has waited, missed moments, and learned to recognize alignment when it finally appears. That perspective cannot be faked, and it gives the song emotional credibility. Biography matters here. As the only country artist to chart #1 Worldwide Studio Singles across four decades, Chitsey occupies a rare vantage point in the genre. His career arc lends authenticity to a song about timing and recognition. When he sings about a connection arriving at the right moment, it resonates as lived truth rather than narrative fiction. The songwriting team of Rhett Akins and Ben Hayslip brings architectural discipline to the track. As two-thirds of The Peach Pickers, their influence on modern country is immeasurable, having shaped a commercial sound defined by rhythmic hooks and celebratory themes."

- Colin Jordan, Medium

https://colin-jordan524.medium.com/review-chris-chitsey-where-ya-been-girl-single-4768b30527cb

"Chris Chitsey’s career has been shaped not by sudden breakthroughs, but by endurance, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to craft. 'Where Ya Been Girl' arrives as a natural extension of that journey, offering a song that reflects decades of experience without sounding retrospective or self-congratulatory. It’s the work of an artist who understands that longevity is built through patience rather than spectacle. Vocally, Chitsey delivers one of his most grounded performances. His voice carries warmth, assurance, and a sense of lived-in truth that can’t be manufactured. There’s no urgency in his delivery, no need to impress. He sings as someone who has learned to recognize what matters and to let go of what doesn’t. In an industry that often sidelines veteran artists, Chris Chitsey continues to evolve without abandoning his core. 'Where Ya Been Girl' isn’t a comeback or a reinvention, it's confirmation. Confirmation that experience still matters, that subtlety still resonates, and that authenticity remains the most durable currency in country music."

- Mark Druery, Indie Shark Music Magazine

https://indieshark.com/music-reviews/chris-chitsey-where-ya-been-girl-single/

"There's an art to writing a modern country single that feels both instantly familiar and genuinely personal, and Chris Chitsey's 'Where Ya Been Girl' pulls it off with ease. Chitsey's vocal performance is one of the track's biggest strengths. He brings a warmth that makes the romantic angle feel believable rather than theatrical. There's a steadiness in his tone that suggests experience. 'Where Ya Been Girl' is sleek in the best way possible."

- RJ Frometa, Vents Magazine

https://ventsmagazine.com/2026/01/18/chris-chitseys-where-ya-been-girl/

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