Church rides "Springsteen" to the top
His prior single, Drink In My Hand, marked his first career number one record; both songs were co-writes for Church. In addition, Springsteen also celebrates more than 1 million in sales this week, officially reaching RIAA Platinum certification as his debut album, "Sinners Like Me," reaches Gold status selling more than 500,000 copies worldwide.
Church penned the song with band mate Jeff Hyde, who also co-wrote his hit Smoke A Little Smoke, and Nashville songwriter Ryan Tyndell. The record was produced by Jay Joyce and has earned 2012 ACM and GRAMMY nominations.
Church, who made his LP Field debut appearance at CMA Music Fest on Saturday night, announced his fall leg of "The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour" last week with special guests Justin Moore and Kip Moore.
More news for Eric Church
- 04/04/25: Church returns to Red Rocks for special shows
- 03/20/25: Church announces nw album
- 01/23/25: Church, Combs receive CRS Humanitarian Award honor
- 01/08/25: Church, Lambert, Green, Zimmerman top Field & Stream Music Fest
- 10/28/24: Concert for Carolina raised $24M for hurricane relief efforts
- 10/07/24: Combs, Church, Strings, Taylor plan Hurricane Helene benefit
- 10/05/24: Church's new song, "Darkest Hour," helps Helene victims
- 03/12/24: Church opens residency at his Nashville venue
CD reviews for Eric Church
While Eric Church has set the bar high with his previous studio albums, "Desperate Man" is right up there with his best and may just be his most accomplished effort to date. Church continues to write memorable songs in a wide variety of styles, and even when he's not singing over country musical elements, his lyrical voice is always undeniably a country one.
He also knows how to have a little fun, especially with "Hanging Around," a soulful, funky tune mixing together ...
When listeners were introduced to Eric Church on his debut, they heard an artist who could balance strong song writing with a bit of a rebellious edge to the music. The surprise release of his latest continues that tradition, being quietly released to his fan club before even being officially announced. The music, written and recorded over a short period of time with an unheard of fast turnaround, has a raw edge that bridges the gap between radio friendly country music with the more rugged sound ...
Eric Church looks to take no prisoners on his big and bold - sometimes very dark - sounding fourth studio release. He makes that crystal clear on the cover where he stands flanked by his backing quintet, looking tough, menacing, ready for a rumble with arms hanging down, hiding behind sunglasses. These guys are ready to roll.
As in rock and roll, which Church et al cook up with the lead-off title track, an out-and-out rocker with Church laying down his outside the lines credentials. ...
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