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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.

ACM Nominees Announced – Who Would You Vote For [POLL]

Nancy Mace — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:20:45 +0000

Nominees for the 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards were announced via video conference yesterday morning. The winners will be announced in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7th on CBS. The nominees are all listed below and we want to know who you think should win. Take our polls below and make your picks!

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. “I’m going to be out of the spotlight next year, really,” says Church. “I want to see if I [...]

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!

Eric Church Recalls Embarrassing Opry Performance

Jessica Nicholson — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 13:45:04 +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 Serenades 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock' Viewers With 'Springsteen'

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 02:04:51 +0000

It seems as though Eric Church has started a new country music fashion trend, with many of the CMA Music Festival concert-goers wearing a pair of the singer's signature aviator glasses during his set. Decked out in a pair of shades of his own, Church gave his legion of loyal fans a performance of 'Springsteen' during tonight's 'Country's Night to Rock' prime time special.

Sara Evans Flies, Eric Church Goes Home – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:21:30 +0000

Eric Church went "Home" with a gold single on this date in 2011, Sara Evans "Flew" to her first platinum album in 2001, Garth Brooks had his 9th number one hit in 1992 and more.

Eric Church vs. Brantley Gilbert – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:00:13 +0000

Two of country music’s outlaws square off on today’s Taste of Country Showdown. The battle will end with an assault of phone call voting on Taste of Country Nights radio on Thursday night. You can vote now for either returning champion Eric Church and his song ‘Creepin’,’ or challenger Brantley Gilbert‘s new single ‘Kick It in the Sticks.’

The Judds Know Where They're Going, Garth Brooks Crashes The Party – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:10:38 +0000

Garth Brooks crashed the final concert at Shea Stadium on this date in 2008, Eric Church released his first album in 2006, The Judds knew where they were going in 1987 and more.

Eric Church vs. the Mavericks – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:00:54 +0000

There is a new Showdown champion! After almost record voting yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio, Eric Church‘s new single ‘Creepin” kinged Tim McGraw‘s ‘Truck Yeah’ by an almost two-to-one margin. The fourth single from Church’s ‘Chief’ album seems poised to be another big song for the North Carolina-born country star. It could even become his third straight No. 1 hit.

Tim McGraw vs. Eric Church – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:00:53 +0000

After thousands of votes, Tim McGraw‘s ‘Truck Yeah’ clipped Kip Moore‘s ‘Beer Money’ by fewer than 40 votes on Monday. A last second push by McGraw fans on Taste of Country Nights radio gave the country-rocker an edge that held up. That makes three in a row for the lead single from McGraw’s new album. Two more and the track will be retired to the Showdown Hall of Fame.

Eric Church, 'Creepin" – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:30:10 +0000

Eric Church has chosen what could one day be his encore song as the fourth single from ‘Chief.’ ‘Creepin” isn’t the best song on the album — it may not even be in the Top 3. However, it’s the project’s loudest, most rock and roll moment — one that would send fans home in a dizzying fit of distorted euphoria.

Eric Church Dishes on Speaking His Mind, Cone Breasts and Which Artists He'd Still Wait in Line to See

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:00:30 +0000

Country music fans like Eric Church for more than just his music. While it’s admirable that in a world of processed, overdone soun the 35-year-old singer-songwriter has built a career from the ground up, it’s really his raw, rebellious side that many are drawn to. As we learned earlier this year, Church has no qualms about speaking his mind — even when it gets him in trouble. But that’s far from a bad thing.

Eric Church Brings Country to Metallica's Orion Music + More Festival

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:30:48 +0000

Eric Church hit the stage at Metallica‘s first-ever Orion Music + More festival yesterday (June 24), held at Bader Field in Atlantic City, N.J.

Miranda Lambert Says Eric Church Should Be 'Groveling' for 'Stupid' Comments

Megan Pacella — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:01:54 +0000

If you haven’t been following the drama surrounding Eric Church’s inflammatory comments in a Rolling Stone interview, allow us to fill you in

Eric Church's Comments – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:30:38 +0000

Eric Church‘s comments about television singing competitions have split the country audience. Reader responses to his remarks and perceived insults in the current issue of Rolling Stone were intense, but far from unanimous. There’s little doubt that he voiced an opinion held by many — but certainly not all — country music fans.

Eric Church Defends Comments About Reality Shows, Apologizes to Miranda Lambert and Others

Billy Dukes — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:00:32 +0000

Just hours after artists like Blake Shelton, and Miranda Lambert responded to Eric Church‘s comments about reality singing competitions shows and artists that take part in them, the ‘Springsteen’ singer has issued a statement in hopes of clarifying his remarks. In a press release sent by his publicist, Church says the edgy quotes in this week’s issue of Rolling Stone — which greatly offended his peers — are part of a “larger commentary.”

Eric Church Rips on Reality Singing Competitions, Baffles Blake Shelton

Billy Dukes — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:38:20 +0000

Eric Church has never been afraid to speak his mind, and his recent comments about reality television shows like ‘American Idol’ and ‘The Voice’ have many fans wondering if the ‘Springsteen’ singer was also taking a shot at fellow country stars — namely Blake Shelton.

2012 Countryfest to Feature Eric Church, Joe Nichols + More

Megan Pacella — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:39:20 +0000

Every year, Countryfest — hosted by radio station WGNA in Albany, N.Y. — is one of the best ways to catch live music from your favorite country stars. As expected, the 2012 festival is sure to be just as much of a hit, with big names like Eric Church, Joe Nichols and Thompson Square slated to perform.