History of Eric Church in Timeline

Eric Church is an American country music singer-songwriter who has released seven studio albums since 2005. His debut album, 'Sinners Like Me' (2006), included three Billboard country chart singles: "How 'Bout You", "Two Pink Lines", and "Guys Like Me".

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January 8, 2008: Marriage to Katherine Blasingame

On January 8, 2008, Eric Church married music publisher Katherine Blasingame at West Glow Resort in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, where he performed "You Make It Look So Easy", a song he wrote for her.

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October 3, 2011: Birth of Boone McCoy Church

On October 3, 2011, Eric Church and Katherine Blasingame welcomed their first son, Boone McCoy Church. Boone is the subject of Church's song "Three Year Old".

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2013: Organization of Chief Cares Fund

In 2013, Eric and Katherine Church organized the Chief Cares Fund, a non-profit organization to help underprivileged families in Tennessee and North Carolina, as well as orphans in Nepal. The foundation also delivers Bibles to Haiti and supports Humane Society no-kill animal shelters.

February 15, 2015: Birth of Tennessee Hawkins "Hawk" Church

On February 15, 2015, Eric Church and Katherine Blasingame welcomed their second son, Tennessee Hawkins "Hawk" Church.

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November 2022: Awarded the North Carolina Award

In November 2022, Eric Church received the North Carolina Award, the state's highest civilian honor, from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper.

April 2024: Opening of Chief's

In April 2024, Eric Church opened Chief's, a bar, restaurant, and performance venue located in downtown Nashville.

October 4, 2024: Release of "Darkest Hour"

On October 4, 2024, Eric Church released "Darkest Hour", his first solo performance in three years. The song was written before Hurricane Helene but released early due to the storm's impact on North Carolina, with Church donating publishing royalties to relief efforts.

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October 26, 2024: "Concert for Carolina"

On October 26, 2024, Eric Church and Luke Combs organized the "Concert for Carolina" at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, which successfully raised over $24 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

March 17, 2025: Announcement of "Hands of Time" and new album

On March 17, 2025, Eric Church announced "Hands of Time" as the first single from his upcoming eighth studio album, Evangeline vs. the Machine. He also revealed that the single would be released three days later and that the album was scheduled for release on May 2, 2025.

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