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

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:49:21 +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 [...]

ACM Nominees – Who Would You Vote For [POLL]

Phil Nye — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:22:39 +0000

It’s that time again. Nominees for the 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards were announced via video conference last week. The winners will be announced in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7th on CBS. All of the nominees are listed below and we want to know who you think should win. ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR MALE VOCALIST OF [...]

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'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 Hangover Cure Just in Time for New Year's Eve

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!

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, [...]

Eric Church on 2012 CMA Awards Nominations: 'It's Strange for Me'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:00:19 +0000

Eric Church heads into the 2012 CMA Awards with five nominations, including Male Vocalist of the Year. While he's excited -- and would be appreciative of any honor he can take back to his band -- the 'Creepin'' singer tells Taste of Country Nights host Jeremy Robinson awards are not what drives him. In fact, he finds the fast turn-around from one year ago a little bizarre.

Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Eric Church all Perform on "The Only Way I Know" [AUDIO]

Tad Pole — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:48:09 +0000

They could be the three hottest stars in country music, and I don't mean looks. Jason Aldean's new song features, Luke Bryan and Eric Church too. If you haven't heard it, check it out and let us know what you think.

Eric Church Recalls Embarrassing Opry Performance

Jessica Nicholson — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:45:04 +0000

No one would argue that when Eric Church steps onstage, he positively owns the room (and the crowd) with his confident swagger, growling vocals, party-hard lyrics and those ever-present sunglasses, which lend “Chief” a mysterious air. Still, the chance to perform at the historic Grand Ole Opry would be enough to rattle any performer, even [...]

2012 American Country Awards Nominees Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:00:47 +0000

Luke Bryan leads the pack of 2012 American Country Awards nominees. The singer, and his peers, will get their time to really shine when the red carpet event airs live from Las Vegas in December. The 'Drunk on You' singer received seven nominations in all, including Artist of the Year.

Eric Church, Carrie Underwood + More Join 2012 CMA Awards Performers Lineup

Jessica Nicholson — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:30:38 +0000

Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney and the Band Perry are the latest performers to be announced for the 46th annual CMA Music Awards, which will air live on from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, November 1.

Eric Church Interview: 'Creepin" Hitmaker Talks CMAs Nods, Fatherhood and Why He's Taking Time Off in 2013

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:00:53 +0000

As the year gets ready to wind down, Eric Church can certainly look back on 2012 and smile. While he has been at the music game for quite some time, this year was essentially the first 'break' he got in the industry -- finally embraced by the community for his incredible work as a singer, songwriter and entertainer.

Brantley Gilbert and Eric Church Join Forces to Write New Tune Together

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:40:02 +0000

It's a natural thing when touring with a hit songwriter that at some point you will collaborate on a new idea. That's exactly what happened when Brantley Gilbert joined Eric Church on his headlining Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour earlier this year.

Eric Church Taking a Break From the Spotlight in 2013

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:00:48 +0000

As the summer months fades away and cooler weather signals the closure of another year, Eric Church is already plotting his next move for the new year. Though many artists try to remain in the spotlight during a high in their career, a well-deserved break from the demands of being a superstar is in the works for one of the hardest working men in country music.

Eric Church Gets Special Note From Bruce Springsteen Himself

Megan Pacella — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:00:46 +0000

Eric Church‘s hit song, ‘Springsteen’ borrows the name of the New Jersey rock and roll star, but the tune isn’t exactly about Bruce Springsteen, per se. If you’ve listened — and we know you have — you know that ‘Springsteen’ is more about nostalgia and good memories than it is about the Boss himself. But that doesn’t mean that the iconic rocker doesn’t have an opinion about the song which bears his name. In fact, he likes it so much that he sent Church a handwritten note.

Eric Church to Debut 'Springsteen'-Inspired Mini-Movie This Weekend

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:00:24 +0000

Eric Church‘s music video for his multi-week No. 1 ‘Springsteen’ is the inspiration behind ‘Mixtape,’ a 30-minute short film set to debut this weekend. “I am very excited to share ‘Mixtape’ with everyone,” Church says of the project (quote via CountryMusicIsLove). “I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the music video, asking about the actors, [...]

Eric Church Takes 'Springsteen' to No. 1

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:30:04 +0000

This year will most definitely be one that Eric Church remembers for the rest of his life. In January, the singer scored his very first No. 1 single with ‘Drink in My Hand,’ and now he has returned to the top with his current hit, ‘Springsteen.’ The tune sits at No. 1 on both the Billboard and Mediabase/Country Aircheck charts this week, making it the singer’s second consecutive chart-topping song.

Eric Church to Play Free Makeup Show for Taste of Country Fans in Buffalo

Amanda Hensel — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:00:16 +0000

Eric Church is sorry he couldn’t see you on Friday, Buffalo, but he’s going to make it up to you. Heavy rain and high winds — and thus, unsafe conditions — forced WYRK to cut short their annual Taste of Country concert on Friday (June 1), and many fans went home disappointed.

Eric Church Adds Justin Moore and Kip Moore to Extended Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 19:40:27 +0000

After selling out more than 25 dates on his first headlining arena tour, Eric Church is in high demand! To accommodate his legions of loyal fans, the ‘Springsteen’ singer has announced an additional 44 dates for his Blood, Sweat & Beers tour. Tickets for the first string of newly-announced dates will go on sale beginning [...]

Eric Church's Taste of Country Concert Set Canceled Due to Severe Weather

Amanda Hensel — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 08:42:49 +0000

Eric Church was unable to perform his scheduled concert in Buffalo, N.Y. on Friday night due to severe weather. The ‘Springsteen’ hitmaker was slated to appear at WYRK‘s Taste of Country 2012 concert, where Casey James, Joe Nichols, Eli Young Band and Dustin Lynch performed before him. Unfortunately, the weather became too severe for Church to take the stage come showtime.