To say that 2012 has been Brantley Gilbert's year would still be a bit of an understatement. The soft-spoken country rocker has been setting the touring trail ablaze since the start of the year, when he spent several weeks opening up for Eric Church on his Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour, before jumping right into the middle slot on Toby Keith's Live in Overdrive Tour.
September 6, 2012 Breakout country star Eric Church leads the pack in this year's CMA Awards nominations, receiving an astonishing five nods. Now the singer has issued a statement about the exciting news, saying, "I'm truly speechless."
Even though Eric Church recently said he would be stepping away from the spotlight in the new year, he'll still be on the radar. As a way to thank his loyal followers for hundreds of sold-out concerts, Church will be releasing his very first live album in the beginning of 2013.
September 4, 2012 Eric Church's best love song makes the list of the Top 100 Country Love Songs because it's totally a guy's love song. Church doesn't get mushy or use the beach or an empty valley as a metaphor for his heart. Instead, he spells his love out i
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'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 and Dierks Bentley are just two of more than a dozen artists slated to pay tribute to Levon Helm with 'Love for Levon,' a star-studded benefit concert that will help support the eternal legacy of the late musician by allowing his estate keep ownership of his home, barn and studio, and to continue the Midnight Ramble Sessions.
August 20, 2012 A few of country's biggest stars do double duty, writing their own songs in addition to selling out venues across America for their vocal talents. It's not as common as you'd think, though -- especially in country music. Most artists may have one or two of his or her own cuts on a new album, but the majority will come from top songwriters in Nashville. Of the artists known for writing most of their music, who is the best singer-songwriter?
August 18, 2012 In 2006, Eric Church was famously fired from the Rascal Flatts tour for playing well past his allotted time. At the time, he insisted there was no bad blood between him and the Flatts, but later he admitted no one in country music would bring him out as an opener for nearly five years. The artist that replaced him on the Me and My Gang Tour was Taylor Swift.
If you were to ask Kip Moore about his 2012 at this point, he wouldn't argue that it's been the best year of his life and career. But it's about to get a whole lot better this fall when he hits the road with Eric Church on his Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour, also featuring Justin Moore.
