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

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:10:17 +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's First Live Album Out April 9

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:53:07 +0000

Eric Church will release his first live album 'Caught in the Act Live' on April 9th, which is National Record Store Day.

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

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 22:45:36 +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!

Music Video for Eric Church's 'Creepin'

Jude Walker — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:09:49 +0000

Bow, bow, bow, bow now…Ah, however it goes! I do know, it’s the jam. I’m talking about Eric Church’s latest song “Creepin’,” which is another in a long line of hits off of his album of the year, Chief. For some reason, I finally saw the video for the song. It’s quite interesting. It is [...]

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 [...]

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 Album of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:30:38 +0000

The Album of the Year category at the 2012 CMA Awards is as strong as it has been since the show moved to ABC. In any other year, all five nominees would be considered sure things to take home the trophy. For this reason, it's difficult to predict a winner with any conviction -- although we'll give it a try. Who do you think will win the Album of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

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

Billy Dukes — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:00:51 +0000

Nominees for Song of the Year at the 2012 CMA Awards are similar to those for Single of the Year -- with two exceptions. SOTY is given to the songwriters, which are the singers of the song plus one or two co-writers in three cases this year. Each day leading up to the Nov. 1 ABC broadcast, we're explaining how each nominee can win the CMA Award, offering our prediction and looking for yours. Who do you predict to win the Song of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

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 [...]

Eric Church Concert [Images]

Jill McCoy — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:27:02 +0000

In case you missed Eric Church, Kip Moore and Justin Moore in concert last night at the Cajundome for their Blood, Sweat and Beers tour, no need to fret because here are some great pictures. The show was fantastic and boy can Eric Church put on one heck of a performance... and he isn't a bad sight to look at either. I do recommend seeing him in concert if you never have. Hope you enjoy the pics!

Your Chance at Backstage Passes for Tonight's Eric Church Concert

Jude Walker — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:21:03 +0000

We’re ready for the big Blood, Sweat & Beers tour tonight at the Cajundome, “how ’bout you?” (You get it? That’s an Eric Church song…ah, never mind.) Music starts at 7:30pm with Kip Moore hitting the stage followed by Justin Moore then headliner Eric Church. There are still a few good seats still available. We’re [...]

Jude's Favorite Eric Church Video

Jude Walker — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:02:20 +0000

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been ready for this Eric Church show since the day it was announced. It’s gonna be a party y’all! (They may even have to bubble wrap the good china at the Chinese restaurant on top the Cajundome.) If you’ve been under a rock, the Blood, Sweat & Beers [...]

Thunderstorms Rumbling Across South Louisiana This Morning

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 07:33:24 +0000

It might be a wet ride in to work and school this morning but nice weather for later today and tonight's concert!

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

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 22:00:53 +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.

Eric Church Chats Upcoming Tour Stop in Lafayette with Bruce & the Kennel Club [Audio]

Jude Walker — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:12:21 +0000

In less than a month, Eric Church is bringing his Blood, Sweat & Beers tour to Lafayette's Cajundome. The October 18 show will also feature Justin Moore and Kip Moore and we've got tons more free tickets.

Eric Church, 'Creepin" – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:48:15 +0000

Song lyrics can be inspired by just about anything. Just ask Eric Church, who was hungover when he began to outline the lyrics to ‘Creepin’,’ his fourth single from his highly-successful studio album, ‘Chief.’ “I’ve got a little screened in porch off my house. For whatever reason, I was a little hungover. I had a [...]

Eric Church Most Nominated Artist For Upcoming CMA Awards

Jude Walker — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:56:58 +0000

Eric Church has put in a lot of hard work to get where he is now. And where he is now is only the most nominated artist in the upcoming 46th CMA Awards.

And The Nominees Are….

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:20:47 +0000

Eric Church leads the list of nominees for the 46th annual CMA Awards, and Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes got his very first CMA nomination!