Mon Mar 31 12:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Chet Hanks Channels Forrest Gump in New Music Video Featuring Tom Hanks
**Nashville, TN** – Chet Hanks, son of Tom Hanks, is making waves in the country music scene with his duo Something Out West. Their new single, “You Better Run,” features a music video that recreates iconic scenes from the Oscar-winning film *Forrest Gump*, with a special appearance by Tom Hanks himself. The video sees Chet, dressed as Forrest Gump, sharing a bench with his father in a recreated bus stop scene.
Something Out West, formed by Hanks and his friend Drew Arthur, blends contemporary influences with traditional country storytelling. The duo, who met while pursuing sobriety in California, have refined their sound in Nashville and are signed to Big Machine Records. Their debut song, “Leaving Hollywood,” was released earlier, and they are currently working on their debut album, slated for release in 2025, with acclaimed producer Julian Raymond.
Hanks, also an actor starring in the Netflix series “Running Point,” expressed his excitement about both his acting and music careers to Esquire magazine, stating he considers himself an artist using both mediums for self-expression. He’s eager to tour and share his music with the world.
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