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Country Song Showdown – Toby Keith Vs. Eric Church

Frank Seres — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:00:31 +0000

Last week’s Country Song Showdown turned out to be a landslide victory for Oklahoma’s own Blake Shelton over Tennessee native Kenny Chesney. This week, another Oklahoma superstar takes on a North Carolinian. Toby Keith is back on the charts with ‘Hope On The Rocks’, while Eric Church is making waves with ‘Like Jesus Does’. We’d [...]

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.

ACM Nominees Announced – Who Would You Vote For [POLL]

Nancy Mace — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:20:45 +0000

Nominees for the 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards were announced via video conference yesterday morning. The winners will be announced in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7th on CBS. The nominees are all listed below and we want to know who you think should win. Take our polls below and make your picks!

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'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.

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.

KLAW Country Showdown – 2012 CMA Videos of the Year [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:38:15 +0000

It’s CMA Week and in it’s honor, we have been featuring CMA award winning videos as part of our Country Song Showdown for the last few weeks.Tonight is the big show, and the CMA has annunced the winner of the Video of the Year is Toby Keith’s ‘Red Solo Cup’. We want to know what [...]

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 — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:30:38 +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?

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 [...]

2012 American Country Awards Nominees Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:00:47 +0000

Luke Bryan leads the pack of 2012 American Country Awards nominees. The singer, and his peers, will get their time to really shine when the red carpet event airs live from Las Vegas in December. The 'Drunk on You' singer received seven nominations in all, including Artist of the Year.

Eric Church, Carrie Underwood + More Join 2012 CMA Awards Performers Lineup

Jessica Nicholson — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:30:38 +0000

Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney and the Band Perry are the latest performers to be announced for the 46th annual CMA Music Awards, which will air live on from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, November 1.

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

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:00:53 +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.

Brantley Gilbert and Eric Church Join Forces to Write New Tune Together

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:40:02 +0000

It's a natural thing when touring with a hit songwriter that at some point you will collaborate on a new idea. That's exactly what happened when Brantley Gilbert joined Eric Church on his headlining Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour earlier this year.

KLAW Country Song Showdown – Eric Church Vs. Kip Moore

Frank Seres — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:17:04 +0000

K-LAW 101′s Country Song Showdown is back with a couple of great new songs going head-to-head. Eric Church and ‘Creepin” vs. Kip Moore’s ‘Beer Money’. ‘Creepin” is the 4th single to come from Eric’s critically acclaimed album Chief, while Kip is coming off his #1 hit ‘Somethin’ ’bout A Truck’ with the 3rd release from [...]

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

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:00:06 +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 Recording Live Album on Tour

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:00:05 +0000

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.

Eric Church Taking a Break From the Spotlight in 2013

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 31 Aug 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.

Eric Church, Dierks Bentley Set to Perform at 'Love for Levon' Tribute Event

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:00:25 +0000

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.