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Eric Church and Other Country Acts Make 2013 ACL Festival Lineup

Christina Vinson — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:49:01 +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.

Watch Eric Church Perform 'Over When It's Over' [VIDEO]

David Drew — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:34:54 +0000

‘Caught In The Act’ is the new Eric Church live album, featuring 17 songs performed by Eric and his band. One of the highlights is the tune ‘Over When It’s Over’ and Eric has released the official live video for the tune. Have you added the new album to your playlist? Get [...]

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 [...]

Watch Performance From Eric Church's Live Album Out On April 9th [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:16:17 +0000

Eric Church is a performer known for his great live shows and he is set to release his first ever live album on April 9th. The album will feature songs from albums “Sinners Like Me,” “Carolina,” and “Chief.” Here he is performing “Over When It’s Over” from the album.

Keith Urban Announces Date, Lineup for 2013 We're All for the Hall Benefit Concert

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:10:21 +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 — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:51:43 +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 — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:09:16 +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 [...]

Whitney Duncan Announces Engagement to Keith Tollefson

Billy Dukes — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:42:06 +0000

Credit ‘Survivor’ for another marriage, as country singer Whitney Duncan will soon wed Keith Tollefson, her boyfriend of nearly two years, whom she met during ‘Survivor: South Pacific‘ filming. Duncan shared the news with fans on Twitter on Valentine’s Day, and included a picture of the ring. Me & @keithtollefson are Engaged!!!” she wrote, adding [...]

Adorable Kid Sings Eric Church's "Creepin" While Youtube Posters Slam Each Other On Incorrect Carseat Usage [video]

Cathy Kates — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:00:02 +0000

This video will make you smile. He's singing Eric Church's song "Creepin" and he' got the rhythm, he's got the head bobs and he's got the vocals going on. Apparently, what he doesn't have on....is his car seat properly and several posters to youtube point that

Kenny Chesney Announces Date New Album Will Be Released

David Drew — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:07:48 +0000

As Kenny Chesney prepares to launch another massive stadium tour with the likes of Zac Brown Band, Eric Church and Kacey Musgraves he has announced that he will have new music to perform as part of the tour. Kenny announced today that the new album will drop on April 30. That’s a little over a [...]

Eric Church, 'Like Jesus Does' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:58:42 +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.

See What 12 Songs Made Keith Urban's Playlist for 2012

Ken Hayes — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:07:45 +0000

Keith Urban on his website revealed the top songs in 2012 that inspired him. You’ll see some familiar country tunes, and maybe some surprises on the list. From Keithurban.net: Hi everybody. What a phenomenal year this has been. As we come to the end of 2012 and the new year is yet to explode open..AND [...]

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!

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

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:00:38 +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.

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, [...]

Eric Church on 2012 CMA Awards Nominations: 'It's Strange for Me'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:00:19 +0000

Eric Church heads into the 2012 CMA Awards with five nominations, including Male Vocalist of the Year. While he's excited -- and would be appreciative of any honor he can take back to his band -- the 'Creepin'' singer tells Taste of Country Nights host Jeremy Robinson awards are not what drives him. In fact, he finds the fast turn-around from one year ago a little bizarre.

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

Billy Dukes — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:19:38 +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 20:00:51 +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?

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

Billy Dukes — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:09:46 +0000

The 2012 CMA Awards are on the horizon, and the countdown begins today with predictions on each of the nine major categories. You also have a chance to choose a winner for each award in a daily readers poll. Who do you predict to win the Single of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?