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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.

Remember When Taylor Swift First Went Gold?

Billy Dukes — Sat, 04 May 2013 12:53:09 +0000

It was six years ago this week that Taylor Swift's debut single 'Tim McGraw' earned Gold certification for 500,000 singles sold. The teenage singer didn't hold on to the plaque for long, however. She gave it to Eric Church to say "thank you" for something he unintentionally did to boost her career. Do you remember what it was?

Jason Aldean Insists He and Eric Church Aren't Outlaws

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

Jason Aldean and Eric Church 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. Although the two singers performed at Keith Urban‘s We’re All for the Hall Benefit Concert, which was themed [...]

Win an Autographed Copy of Eric Church's 'Caught in the Act' Album

Taste of Country Staff — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:30:45 +0000

Fans can experience one of the more electric live shows in country music anytime they want with the release of Eric Church's new 'Caught in the Act' live album. Taste of Country has teamed up with the superstar to give fans a chance to win an autographed copy of the record, which is available at digital retailers and in stores now.

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.

Eric Church in High School – Throwback Thursday

Billy Dukes — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:00:13 +0000

It seems the seeds of Eric Church's modern style were planted long before he was recording hit songs. Footage from his days at South Caldwell High School in Granite Falls, N.C. shows he picked up a few habits early, and refined them over the years, creating one of the most thrilling shows you'll see live today.

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. “True [...]

Kip Moore vs. Eric Church – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:00:01 +0000

Valentine's week begins with a battle of love songs after Kip Moore's new single 'Hey Pretty Girl' mopped up challenger Charlie Worsham and 'Could It Be' on Friday. Today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio the 'Somethin' 'Bout a Truck' singer will take on Grammy nominee Eric Church and his new song 'Like Jesus Does.'

Eric Church Reveals What 'Springsteen' Reminds Him Of and How He Really Feels About the Grammys

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:49:09 +0000

Eric Church is up for two Grammys this year – for Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song for his No. 1 smash 'Springsteen.' The ceremony broadcasts tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 10 at 8PM on CBS, and we don't doubt that Church hopes to earn the Grammy gold. He revealed why 'Springsteen' is such a special song for him and how he really feels about Music's Biggest Night.

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 [...]

Cute Kid Singing Country Songs – Eric Church, 'Creepin"

Billy Dukes — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:00:40 +0000

With over 180,000 YouTube views, Wyatt is already an internet star for his rendition of ‘Creepin” by Eric Church. The 3-and-a-half-year-old takes his country cover very seriously and makes it his own with unique facial expressions and head bobs. We don’t know much about Wyatt. This seems to be the only video in his collection, [...]

Carrie Underwood vs. Eric Church – Taste of Country Bowl Semi-Finals 2013

Billy Dukes — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:00:08 +0000

Carrie Underwood and Eric Church both cruised to relatively easy wins over their respective competitors in Round 2 of the 2013 Taste of Country Bowl -- both artists won by over five percentage points after voting was tallied. This week, two very different fanbases will clash to determine who gets a spot in the finals.

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 vs. Blake Shelton – Taste of Country Bowl 2013, Round 2

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:00:20 +0000

Blake Shelton's Round 1 win over Kenny Chesney was one of the closest matchups early in the inaugural Taste of Country Bowl, but the 'Sure Be Cool if You Did' singer ultimately took the win with over 63 percent of the vote. Comparatively, Eric Church and his Church Choir were on cruise control after staking an early lead against Jason Aldean. Will his fans be slow to vote after having the luxury of an easier contest?

Jason Aldean vs. Eric Church – Taste of Country Bowl 2013, Round 1

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:30:42 +0000

Two friends become temporary adversaries during the duration of this 2013 Taste of Country Bowl matchup. Jason Aldean and Eric Church squaring off is like a freight train ramming a freight liner. The two country music powerhouses and their teams will be battling over the next week for the right to move on to the quarterfinals in this inaugural games.

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 Insists That Manual Labor Is His Idea of a Relaxing Day Off

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 23:00:48 +0000

Eric Church is notoriously busy. When the 2012 CMAs Album of the Year winner isn't cramming awards into his duffel bag, he's on his tour bus, wheels rolling on the ground while those in his head spin with ideas for new No. 1 singles. Church is obviously a hard worker, so it should be no surprise to anyone that when he gets a 'day off' from being a star, he spends it the best way he knows how... doing manual labor.

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 – Then and Now

Billy Dukes — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:00:51 +0000

Six years have made a big difference in the career and style of Eric Church. He's gone from fresh-faced newcomer in 2006 to hardened, outlaw hitmaker in 2012. You'll see two things in his 'Then' picture rarely visible today. His hair, and what looks like the beginnings of a smile.

Video of the Year – 2012 Taste of Country Awards

Taste of Country Staff — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:30:05 +0000

A great music video can't make a bad song a hit, but it can certainly add a new dimension to a song we've already fallen in love with. The 10 nominees for Taste of Country's 2012 Video of the Year award make full use of the visual medium via an emotional story, vibrant and compelling images, or an exciting plot line. What was the best country music video of 2012?

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 14:00:53 +0000

When you've written many 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.

Eric Church Finally Finds His Niche, Wins Album of the Year Award at 2012 CMAs

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:51:55 +0000

Upon hearing his name read as Album of the Year winner at the 2012 CMA Awards on Thursday night (Nov. 1), Eric Church stood up, looked around, gave his wife a big hug and tried to figure out where to go. After all, his win for 'Chief' is his first-ever CMA after seven long years trying to figure out where he fit in.

Eric Church Pays Tribute to His Musical Idol With 'Springsteen' at the 2012 CMA Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:20:14 +0000

Fast-rising country star Eric Church gave the crowd a double dose of both blue collar soul and wistfulness with a top-notch performance of ‘Springsteen’ at the 2012 CMA Awards. The song is also nominated in three categories in tonight’s awards. Clad in his trademark ball cap and sunglasses, the rebellious singer delivered his touching recollection [...]