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Eric Church Is 'In the Process' for His Next Album

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:17 +0000

If you’ve seen Eric Church lately, you may have noticed that he’s grown his beard out a little bit more than usual. That’s not because he’s gotten lazy abut shaving — it turns out the beard is part of the musician’s process for his next album. In a press release from Capitol Records, Church says [...]

Eric Church and Other Country Acts Make 2013 ACL Festival Lineup

Christina Vinson — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:14:01 +0000

Austin City Limits Music Festival has been a go-to music fest for 12 years, but for the first time ever, the festival will expand to two weekends this year, with more than 120 bands performing. 2013 ACM Album of the Year winner Eric Church will step up along with several other bands to represent country music on the 2013 ACL Festival lineup.

Jason Aldean Insists He and Eric Church Aren't Outlaws

Christina Vinson — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:49:31 +0000

Jason AldeanÂ and Eric ChurchÂ may appear to be two of country music’s biggest rebels, with their rambunctious attitudes and rocking songs. Turns out they’re really just two guys who are trying to have a whole lot of fun.Â Although the two singers performed at Keith Urban‘s We’re All for the Hall Benefit Concert, which was themed [...]

Eric Church's 'Chief' Wins Album of the Year at the 2013 ACM Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:49:08 +0000

Eric Church took another step away from being a Nashville outsider to being the new mainstream of Music City by winning Album of the Year at the 2013 ACM Awards on Sunday night (April 7), beating such huge acts as Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Luke Bryan and Little Big Town.

Eric Church Ditches Signature Hat, Sunglasses to Perform 'Like Jesus Does' at 2013 ACMs

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:17:06 +0000

Eric Church ditched his signature baseball cap and ever-present aviator sunglasses to perform his simple, stark but affecting ballad ‘Like Jesus Does’ at the 2013 ACM Awards. It’s rare that we get to see the bearded singer’s face or his eyes, and it was a welcome treat. He performed the song while seated on a [...]

Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Eric Church's 'The Only Way I Know' Wins 2013 ACM Award for Vocal Event of the Year

Billy Dukes — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 23:49:14 +0000

The first award at the 2013 ACM Awards was presented on the red carpet. Jason Aldean and his producer Michael Knox were given the Vocal Event of the Year award for the song 'The Only Way I Know' with Luke Bryan and Eric Church. This is the second year in a row Aldean has won this honor.

Eric Church to Perform at Lollapalooza

Christina Vinson — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:00:08 +0000

Eric Church traditionally rocks a less traditional baseball cap and aviators look, shying away from the typical country music attire of cowboy hat and boots -- and that may be just as well. He's set to perform at Lollapalooza in 2013, and is the only country act that will grace the stage of the annual music festival.

Taylor Swift and Eric Church Make Unexpected Appearance on College Hockey Goalie's Mask

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:00:04 +0000

If it seems like Taylor Swift and Eric Church are everywhere you look these days, you ain't seen nothin' yet. The two ubiquitous entertainers are not only all over the radio, internet and television, now they're also making their way into the sports world -- sort of. Brody Hoffman, a goalie for the University of Vermont, has placed images of both country singers on either side of his mask, as seen above.

Keith Urban Announces Date, Lineup for 2013 We're All for the Hall Benefit Concert

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:49:21 +0000

Keith Urban will momentarily step away from his ‘American Idol‘ duties to host his fourth-annual We’re All for the Hall benefit concert, scheduled for April 16 at Nashville’s Bridgetone Arena. This year’s concert has adopted a ‘Rebels and Renegades, the Outlaws are IN’ theme and will feature performances from country music’s most rebellious artists, including [...]

Eric Church Keeps It Simple in 'Like Jesus Does' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:45:43 +0000

Eric Church's video for 'Like Jesus Does' is one of the most simple and spare videos in recent memory. But what it lacks in visuals it makes up for in its heft. It's just Church, without his signature aviator shades, seated in front of a microphone, strumming away at his guitar. He's wearing a skull cap, but we can still see his eyes. It's a stark, black and white video, and the camera pans in tight.

Eric Church Defines 'True Love'

Christina Vinson — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:30:16 +0000

Move over, Cupid. Country crooner Eric Church defines true love in a way that puts an arrow through all the lace and swooning, and really gets down to the heart of the matter. So, what is true love to the ‘Like Jesus Does’ singer? He says his wife, Katherine, displays what love is all about.Â â€œTrue [...]

Eric Church Announces Release Date for First Live Album, 'Caught in the Act'

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:08:35 +0000

Eric Church has been ‘Caught in the Act’ of releasing his first-ever live collection, due out April 9. Following a whirlwind 2012, the ‘Like Jesus Does’ singer pledged to step away from the spotlight this year. “Iâ€™m going to be out of the spotlight next year, really,â€ says Church. â€œI want to see if I [...]

Eric Church, 'Like Jesus Does' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:00:42 +0000

Eric Church has released his most devoted love song from 'Chief' as the album's fifth single. 'Like Jesus Does' reveals the singer's vulnerabilities in a way none of his previous ballads have done. Like 'Springsteen,' reference is made to famous classic rock standards, giving the song some familiarity even before a first listen is finished.

Eric Church's Live Show Named One of the Best of Last Year by New York Times

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:00:36 +0000

Maybe you can't take the country out of the boy, but you can take the country boy to the big city and he can still kick some butt. Hardcore country star Eric Church has landed in some mighty prestigious company now that none other than the New York Times has lauded his concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom last March 14 as one of the year's best.

Eric Church Shares His New Year's Eve Hangover Cure

Megan Pacella — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:00:41 +0000

New Year's Eve is all fun and games for those who are 21 or older...until you ring in Jan. 1 with a massive headache, that is. Luckily, country powerhouse Eric Church has let us in on his hangover cure just in time for the biggest party of a year. Listen up, all you revelers and partygoers!

Lady Antebellum, Eric Church + More to Play Country Thunder Arizona

Megan Pacella — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:20:32 +0000

Country Thunder is gearing up to roll through Arizona this spring. The four-day outdoor festival has put Florence, Ariz., on the calendar for April 11-14, 2013 with a lineup that makes roughing it in the outdoors for a few days worth it. So far, Toby Keith, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Lady Antebellum, Jana Kramer, Love [...]

Jason Aldean (Featuring Eric Church and Luke Bryan), 'The Only Way I Know' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:30:53 +0000

When you’ve writtenÂ manyÂ hits, it’s easy to forget where some ideas came from, just as David Lee Murphy did with ‘The Only Way I Know’ lyrics — the latest single from Jason Aldean — which he co-wrote with Ben Hayslip. “David Lee Murphy came into the write with me that day with a full chorus, maybe [...]

Country Stars Share Their Best Halloween Memories

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:30:28 +0000

Today, people of all ages are gearing up for the spooky holiday known as Halloween. While some may choose a funny or silly approach, others like to go for the fear factor when picking out their costume. As we learned recently when catching up with country’s favorite artists, some stars regret a few of their [...]

Eric Church, Darius Rucker + More Share Their Plans for Halloween 2012

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:00:29 +0000

This Wednesday — October 31 — we celebrate the Halloween holiday nationwide. And some of country’s hottest stars are especially excited for the day, as they’ll get to relive their own childhoods through the eyes of their children. Eric Church and his wife, Katherine, get to have their first ‘real’ Halloween with their son, Boone, [...]

2012 CMA Single of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:30:46 +0000

The 2012 CMA Awards are on the horizon, and the countdown begins today with predictions on each of the nine major categories. You also have a chance to choose a winner for each award in a daily readers poll. Who do you predict to win the Single of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?