Eric Church

CHIEF - CMA 2012 ALBUM OF THE YEAR

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” and went on to sell over 500,000 copies (RIAA-certified gold). His follow-up, Carolina, also certified gold, spawned top hits “Love Your Love The Most,” “Hell On The Heart,” and the single Church calls his game-changer, “Smoke A Little Smoke.” Awarded the ACM New Solo Vocalist of the Year Award in April 2011, Church celebrated the chart-topping release of his third studio album, CHIEF, shortly after in July 2011 with sales exceeding 145,000 in the first week--landing him at the top of the Billboard Albums chart. Moreover, CHIEF topped numerous “Best of 2011” lists including those compiled by Rolling Stone, iTunes, Amazon, NPR, SPIN and more and even garnered Church his first GRAMMY nomination for Country Album of the Year. The success of the record and outpour of fans’ support drove Church to launch a 2012 arena headlining tour, The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour, in January 2012, with Pollstar naming the tour a Top 10 within the first quarter. In June 2012, less than a year after its release, CHIEF became RIAA-certified platinum with the help of Church’s first two No. 1 singles, “Drink In My Hand” and “Springsteen.” The acclaimed performer has since been a featured performer on the ACM Awards, CMT Awards, ABC’s televised special, CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock, and most recently on the CMA Awards where he was the most-nominated artist and took home the award for Album of the Year.

CHIEF - CMA 2012 ALBUM OF THE YEAR

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” and went on to sell over 500,000 copies (RIAA-certified gold). His follow-up, Carolina, also certified gold, spawned top hits “Love Your Love The Most,” “Hell On The Heart,” and the single Church calls his game-changer, “Smoke A Little Smoke.” Awarded the ACM New Solo Vocalist of the Year Award in April 2011, Church celebrated the chart-topping release of his third studio album, CHIEF, shortly after in July 2011 with sales exceeding 145,000 in the first week--landing him at the top of the Billboard Albums chart. Moreover, CHIEF topped numerous “Best of 2011” lists including those compiled by Rolling Stone, iTunes, Amazon, NPR, SPIN and more and even garnered Church his first GRAMMY nomination for Country Album of the Year. The success of the record and outpour of fans’ support drove Church to launch a 2012 arena headlining tour, The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour, in January 2012, with Pollstar naming the tour a Top 10 within the first quarter. In June 2012, less than a year after its release, CHIEF became RIAA-certified platinum with the help of Church’s first two No. 1 singles, “Drink In My Hand” and “Springsteen.” The acclaimed performer has since been a featured performer on the ACM Awards, CMT Awards, ABC’s televised special, CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock, and most recently on the CMA Awards where he was the most-nominated artist and took home the award for Album of the Year.

CHIEF - CMA 2012 ALBUM OF THE YEAR

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” and went on to sell over 500,000 copies (RIAA-certified gold). His follow-up, Carolina, also certified gold, spawned top hits “Love Your Love The Most,” “Hell On The Heart,” and the single Church calls his game-changer, “Smoke A Little Smoke.” Awarded the ACM New Solo Vocalist of the Year Award in April 2011, Church celebrated the chart-topping release of his third studio album, CHIEF, shortly after in July 2011 with sales exceeding 145,000 in the first week--landing him at the top of the Billboard Albums chart. Moreover, CHIEF topped numerous “Best of 2011” lists including those compiled by Rolling Stone, iTunes, Amazon, NPR, SPIN and more and even garnered Church his first GRAMMY nomination for Country Album of the Year. The success of the record and outpour of fans’ support drove Church to launch a 2012 arena headlining tour, The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour, in January 2012, with Pollstar naming the tour a Top 10 within the first quarter. In June 2012, less than a year after its release, CHIEF became RIAA-certified platinum with the help of Church’s first two No. 1 singles, “Drink In My Hand” and “Springsteen.” The acclaimed performer has since been a featured performer on the ACM Awards, CMT Awards, ABC’s televised special, CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock, and most recently on the CMA Awards where he was the most-nominated artist and took home the award for Album of the Year.