Category Archives: Eric Church

Country singer/songwriter/guitarist Eric Church grew up in Granite Falls, NC, and started singing as a child. At 13, he began writing songs, later teaching himself to play guitar. while attending college at Appalachian State, he formed a band, the Mountain Boys, that played around western North Carolina. After graduating with a degree in marketing, he moved to Nashville, TN, to pursue a career in country music.

It took him a year to get a song publishing deal with Sony/ATV Tree, after which he began getting his music recorded by other artists, an example being Terri Clark’s version of “The World Needs a Drink.” He met producer Jay Joyce, who took an interest in him as a recording artist, and they started making demos. That led to his being signed by Capitol Records Nashville. His debut single, “How ‘Bout You,” was released in early 2006, and it had reached the country Top 20 by the time Capitol put forth his first album, Sinners Like Me, on July 18, 2006. The record was both a critical and commercial success, and Church came it up with Carolina in 2009.

Luke Bryan and Eric Church ACM Performance 2012

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Luke Bryan and Eric Church 2012 ACM Weekend On Fremont Street Experience. Luke Bryan and Eric Church will be participating in “The Week Vegas Goes Country” otherwise known as the week leading up to the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The two will be headlining performances as part of the Fremont Street Experience with Luke Bryan heading the concert on Friday, March 30th and Eric Church taking over Saturday, March 31st. This is the 6th consecutive year that these free and open-to-the-public concerts will be held in five-block entertainment zone in downtown Vegas know as the Fremont Street Experience. Luke Bryan and Eric Church both put on one heck of show, and I can’t even imagine how rowdy it will get with both them in Vegas! The 2012 ACM Awards will broadcast live out of Vegas on Sunday, April 1st at 8pm ET on CBS. This year’s festivities will again be hosted by Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire.

Josh Kelley Naleigh Moon Music Video

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Josh Kelley Releases The Music Video For Naleigh Moon! Josh Kelley has released the very sweet video for “Naleigh Moon!” Naleigh is the daughter of Kelley and actress Katherine Heigl. The video features home footage of the couple with their adopted three year old. The song “Naleigh Moon” appears on Kelley’s 2011 acclaimed album, Georgia Clay, and was go-written with Georgia Clay producer Clint Lagerberg. “I knew you [Heigl] were going to do a great job and you’re an awesome story teller. Also, I knew you would do it for free.” -Kelley says to Heigl at their home The video was shot in Los Angeles and includes home footage of Naleigh over the past couple of years. When asked about the first reactions to the video, Josh replies, “People loved it. My manager showed it to the record label. The CEO from the record label called me and said, ‘We just played the video for the whole label and over half the people were crying.’” Josh has been on the road extensively in support of Georgia Clay with opening slots for Taylor Swift, Eric Church and Miranda Lambert. He just wrapped up a tour opening for multi-platinum and award-winning group Lady Antebellum. You can catch him this coming weekend performing at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

Eric Church Adds Tour Dates

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Eric Church Adds Dates To 2012 Tour, Blood, Sweat and Beers. Eric Church has added 25 brand new dates to his 2012 tour, Blood, Sweat and Beers so that it now extends through May (You’ll find a complete list of dates and locales below!). This is Church’s first ever arena headlining tour and it kicks off on January 19th in Fort Smith, AR. Eric will be joined on tour by Brantley Gilbert and additional acts, the Cadillac Black, Blackberry Smoke, Sonia Leigh, Jon Pardi and Drake White on select dates. Eric Church’s most recent album, Chief, is currently nominated for a Grammy. Guess what? Our very own HaleighT will be at the opening date of Church’s tour. Hear all about below! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRSaxaG2kZI]

Eric Church Blood, Sweat and Beers Details

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Get The Low Down From HaleighT On Eric Church’s Kick-Off For First-Ever Headlining Tour! 2012 is offering up a huge selection of amazing tours, but which one is HaleighT most excited about? That’s right, Eric Church‘s first ever headlining tour! If you’re Church fan, check in with this short video to get the skinny on his upcoming “Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour” with Brantley Gilbert! Not as excited about Eric Church’s tour as HaleighT is? Comment below and let us know which tour of 2012 you’re looking forward to the most! Hear Details on Church’s Tour Here! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRSaxaG2kZI]

Eric Church And Brantley Gilbert Tour

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Eric Church And Brantley Gilbert Plan To Hit The Road Together! It has been confirmed that Eric Church will be headlining his very own arena tour for the first time! Blood, Sweat & Beers will kick off in Fort Smith, Ar on January 19! The tour will include special guest Brantley Gilbert and hit nearly 50 states across the U.S. “We have been building our entire career for this tour. It is truly the culmination a lot of blood, sweat and beer that has brought us to this point in our career. I have always trusted our fans to deliver with their dedication and passion. They have always exceeded my expectations. I have never been more excited to begin a tour than this one. The band and I are committed to emptying the tank every night and delivering the best show we can.” -Church Ticket prices range from $34.75 for reserved seats to $199 for “Put A Drink In YOUR Hand” VIP Package. The package will be limited to no more than 200 fans per show and will include premiere seating, a pre-show with food and drinks, a two song acoustic set by Church and autographed memorabilia, including a limited-edition show poster, tour T-shirt and tour laminate. The VIP experience will be available through all ticket outlets. New artists the Cadillac Black, Blackberry Smoke, Sonia Leigh, Jon Pardi and Drake White will also perform on various dates. Tour Stops Jan. 19 Fort Smith, Ar. Jan. 20 Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jan. 21 Southaven, Miss Jan. 26 Maddison, Wis Jan. 27 Saginaw, Mich. Jan. 28 Terre Haute, Ind. Feb. 2 Savannah, Ga. Feb. 3 Knoxville, Tenn. Feb. 4 Norfolk, Va Feb. 16 Greenville, S.C. Feb. 17 Salisbury, Md. Feb. 18 Greensboro, N.C. Feb. 23 Battle Creek, Mich. Feb. 24 Cleveland Feb. 25 Fort Wayne, Ind. March 1 Portland, Maine March 2 Lowell, Mass. March 3 Indiana, Pa. March 8 Oklahoma City, Ok March 10 Oragne Beach, Ala More tour dates and locations will be announced at a later time!

Eric Church Welcomes First Child

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Eric Church and Wife Are Proud Parents of First Child! Eric Church and his wife, Katherine, welcomed their first child, Boone McCoy Church on Monday, October 3rd in Nashville, TN. Understandably, the two new parents are very happy! “Everybody always tells you what an awesome and unique experience being a parent is. Words can never do the feeling justice. I am very thankful and blessed to have a healthy and happy baby boy and baby mama” -Eric Church Church will be reducing his touring schedule somewhat for the remainder of 2011 so that he can spend more time with his wife and Boone!

Eric Church Drink In My Hand Video

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Eric Church Releases The Music Video For His Latest Single “Drink In My Hand”! It’s no secret that I am a fan of Eric Church! His latest single and music video, “Drink In My Hand“, highlights just how much his fans are into him! Although I would say the video doesn’t show a very wide variety of people who show up to his concerts it is a perfect example of the energy that goes on during a performance! The follow up to “Homeboy” is definitely more party “friendly” and is the perfect song to jam to at any point in the day! “Drink In My Hand” is the second single released from his third studio album, Chief, that came out this summer. The album is a great one that I highly recommend! “Springsteen“, “Over When It’s Over“, “Keep On” and “Hungover & Hard Up” are just a few of my favorites! My advice to you: go get yourself a drink and watch this brand new video!

Eric Church Releases Chief

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Eric Church Releases His Third Album Chief. Eric Church‘s third studio album, Chief, was officially released today, Tuesday, July 26th. This album features a total of eleven tracks (of which he wrote or co-wrote each), and includes his current popular single, “Homeboy“. You will find a complete track listing below. In order to complete this album, Church secluded himself in a North Carolina cabin for a whole month! Eric celebrating the release of his new album in a July 26th performance at the Bowery Ballroom. Church and several of his co-songwriters will share details on the songwriting of the tracks on this album. Eric Church is currently making appearances on tour with Toby Keith‘s “Locked and Loaded Tour“. Chief, Complete Track Listing Eric Church 1. Creepin’ (Eric Church / Marv Green) 2. Drink In My Hand (Eric Church, Michael P. Heeney, Luke Laird) 3. Keep On (Eric Church / Ryan Tyndell) 4. Like Jesus Does (Casey Beathard / Monty Criswell) 5. Hungover & Hard Up (Eric Church / Luke Laird) 6. Homeboy (Eric Church / Casey Beathard) 7. Country Music Jesus (Eric Church / Jeremy Spillman) 8. Jack Daniels (Eric Church / Jeff Hyde / Lynn Hutton) 9. Springsteen (Eric Church / Jeff Hyde / Ryan Tyndell) 10. I’m Gettin’ Stoned (Eric Church / Jeff Hyde / Casey Beathard / Jeremy Cradey) 11. Over When It’s Over (Eric Church / Luke Laird)

Eric Church’s New Video

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Eric Church’s New Video for Single “Homeboy”. Well, I mentioned in my recent post about Eric Church that he would be releasing a new video for “Homeboy“, and here it is! It’s a 2011 rendition of the Prodigal Son parable, and while not necessarily a groundbreaking message, it is at times visually striking which certainly adds depth. Also, the lyrics do feature some clever word play with the double meaning of “homeboy”(the cultural term) and “home boy”(as in, come home boy). I do really wonder what has happened in Church’s life as he seems to have a continuing theme of this cautionary tale of getting involved with city life and crime, seen also in his other songs like “Lightening“. Whatever the reason is, Eric certainly seems to have a much sharper edge than your average country singer, and that definitely comes through in this video. Check out the video here. Homeboy – Eric Church – Eric Church Videos

Eric Church’s New Album

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Eric Church Announces Release Date for Upcoming Album. Eric Church has announced his new album, Chief, will be released July 26th. Already receiving critical praise, this marks Eric’s third studio album, and it will be available nationwide on this date. Eric took a little time off from the world (a whole month at a cabin in North Carolina!), and really slowed down to get into the creative mode to produce this album which he later recorded in Nashville. With Chief, Eric was really trying to stretch his creative boundaries and at the same time remain relevant. “I have a theory that all of us [artists] only get a small window of time to make records when people will really listen and care. It’s up to us to move the needle. People like Waylon and Cash or Garth and Strait,– they all took the format and said, ‘We’re going over here,’ and they each changed the direction of the music a little bit– helping to make it what it is today.” -Eric Church Keep an eye out for the album, but while you’re waiting you can check out Eric’s new video for “Homeboy” which will be available Monday, May 9th!