EMI Records Nashville’s Eric Church catapulted into national success with the release of his debut country album, “Sinners Like Me”, which produced radio hits “How ‘Bout You,” “Two Pink Lines,” and “Guys Like Me.” His follow-up, “Carolina”, went on to sell over 500,000 copies (certified Gold) and spawned top hits “Love Your Love The Most,” “Hell On The Heart,” and “Smoke A Little Smoke.”
Awarded the ACM New Solo Vocalist of the Year Award, Church celebrated the chart-topping release of his third studio album, “CHIEF”, in July 2011 with sales exceeding 145,000 in the first week largely due to Top 15 radio hit, “Homeboy.” The album received RIAA-Gold certification merely 10 weeks after its release and received a spike of over 60% in sales following his performance of his first-ever No. 1 single, “Drink In My Hand,” on the CMA Awards. Moreover, it topped numerous “Best of 2011” lists including those compiled by Rolling Stone, iTunes, Amazon, NPR, SPIN and more.
In November, the announcement was made that he was nominated for his first Grammy nomination for Best Country Album, followed by a recent ACM nominations for Album of The Year for “CHIEF” and Video of the Year for Top 10 “Homeboy.”
On January 19, 2012, Church kicked off his first-ever headlining arena tour in Fort Smith, AR. THE BLOOD, SWEAT & BEERS Tour includes over 90 stops nationwide and has celebrated 25 sold-out shows. Eric’s hot new radio single, “Springsteen,” is Top 5 at radio now and is his fastest-rising single to-date.
Not only has THE BLOOD, SWEAT & BEERS Tour received huge response from fans, but it has also been met with praise by many outlets including The Boston Globe who wrote, "with his vivid songs, frenetic performances, and outsider allure, Church is a refreshing figure on the country scene." The Reading Eagle added, “it’s been said a transcendent concert can resemble a religious experience, but this took it to a new level… the 34-year-old frequently exploded from the mic stand, arms pounding his chest, screaming at the crowd to boost an energy level that pyrotechnics and explosions had already elevated… the energy roared.”
Eric Church (with Special Guests Justin Moore & Kip Moore) will be at the BB&T Center (formerly the Bank Atlantic Center) in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday December 15, 2012.
