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Hillary Scott Makes Her Debut This Day in Country Music – April 1st (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:00:38 +0000

1984 – Hillary Scott is born in Nashville. The daughter of Linda Davis, she becomes the female voice in Lady Antebellum, a harmony-based trio noted for such hits as “Need You Now,” “I Run To You,” “Downtown” and “American Honey”. 2012 – Miranda Lambert is a double-winner in the 47th annual Academy of Country Music [...]

Eric Church Keeps It Simple in 'Like Jesus Does' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:45:43 +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 Nominations Announced – Eric Church and Hunter Hayes Lead the Way

Danny Merrell — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:46:31 +0000

Wednesday morning the nominations for the 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards were announced. Eric Church led the way with a total of 7 nominations including a nod for male vocalist of the year and single and song of the year with 'Springsteen'.

Possibly The Greatest Country Song in History Recorded This Day in Country Music – February 6th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:38:44 +0000

1980 – George Jones records… “He Stopped Loving Her Today” at the Columbia Recording Studio in Nashville, then bets producer Billy Sherrill that the record won’t go to #1. 2012 – EMI releases Eric Church’s “Springsteen” to radio. Referenced in the lyrics: “I’m On Fire,” “Born To Run,” “Glory Days” and “Born In The U.S.A.”. [...]

Return To Sender This Day in Country Music – January 8th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:11:33 +0000

1993 – Elvis Presley receives tribute with a 29-cent U.S. postage stamp, his ’50s-era likeness selected in a poll of citizens. Some consumers purposely mail letters to fake addresses so they can get their mail back, stamped with “Return To Sender”. 2012 – “That was a near death experience. No more shrimp for me”: Miranda [...]

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.

Country Artists Share What They Are Most Thankful for This Thanksgiving

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 18:00:28 +0000

It’s Thanksgiving again, and all across America folks are celebrating by spending time with family, eating too much food, taking a nap on Grandma’s couch and generally just being thankful. Country stars have no shortage of reasons to give thanks, but they don’t take that for granted — they appreciate the blessings they’ve been given. [...]

Jason Aldean (Featuring Luke Bryan and Eric Church), 'The Only Way I Know' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:00:38 +0000

Jason Aldean's new single 'The Only Way I Know' weaves from the same spool as his biggest hits. Themes of hard work, loyalty and small town values have been at the core of hits like 'Fly Over States,' 'Tattoos on This Town,' and most recently, 'Take a Little Ride,' even if you need to look beyond the cutie in the passenger seat to find them. On the new single from 'Night Train,' Aldean's message is more direct. but no less effective.

2012 CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:30:06 +0000

A new class of country heroes has taken over the Male Vocalist of the Year category at the CMA Awards. Once-familiar names like Chesney and Paisley have been purged from the list of nominees, with newcomers like Luke Bryan and Eric Church filling the spots in 2012. While one can argue for someone other than these five men, it's difficult to argue against any of them. Who do you think will win the Male Vocalist of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

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, [...]

New Champ Sarah Darling Faces Aldean and Friends [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:56:25 +0000

Sarah Darling and her new release, 'Home to Me' is our new champion on the KICKS 105 Country Clash after defeating 5-time winner, Hunter Hayes.

In the first defense of her title, Darling will take on the new one from Jason Aldean, which features Luke Bryan and Eric Church.

Eric Church 'Speechless' After Receiving Five 2012 CMA Awards Nominations

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 22:00:06 +0000

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.” The ‘Drink in My Hand’ hitmaker is nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year, and his platinum-selling ‘Chief’ received a nod [...]

Eric Church Taking a Break From the Spotlight in 2013

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 01 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.

Brantley Gilbert Dishes on the Big Gift He Got From Tourmate Eric Church

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:00:39 +0000

Though it’s a customary tradition to exchange parting gifts at the end of a successful tour, newcomer Brantley Gilbert learned firsthand after the first leg the Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour wrapped earlier this year that Eric Church goes above and beyond with presents.

I'd Like to Address This Meeting…This Day in Country Music – July 26th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:07:23 +0000

Many successful Country songs have been written about existing TV shows or motion pictures. Here is a Country song that had a TV movie made based on it. 2011 – EMI releases the Eric Church album “Chief”. 2005 – Broken Bow releases Jason Aldean’s self-titled debut album. 2005 – Dierks Bentley’s concert at [...]

Posthumous is Better Than Never This Day in Country Music – July 25th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:00:42 +0000

Keith Whitley’s brief mainstream country music career lasted only about 5 years and his first certified Gold record didn’t come until 1989 after his passing. 2011 – Eric Church gets a gold single for “Homeboy”. 2008 – Dixie Chick Martie Maguire and her husband, Gareth, have a daughter, Harper Rosie Maguire, in Austin, Texas. [...]

Eric Church Battles D Vincent Williams on Today's Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:30:09 +0000

D. Vincent Williams gets another victory, this time taking 75% of the vote against the new song from Brantley Gilbert. Now, Williams will move on to take on the latest from Eric Church.

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

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 04 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's 'Springsteen' Locks in No. 1 Slot for Second Consecutive Week

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:20:49 +0000

Eric Church has reason to celebrate again this week, as his latest hit, ‘Springsteen,’ remains at No. 1 on both the Billboard and Mediabase / Country Aircheck country singles chart. ‘Springsteen’ is the third single from Church’s latest album ‘Chief,’ following ‘Homeboy’ and his previous chart-topper ‘Drink in My Hand.’ Church penned the tune with [...]

Eric Church Takes 'Springsteen' to No. 1

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:30:04 +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.