American country music singer-songwriter Eric Church has released nine studio albums with Capitol Nashville since his 2005 debut. His first album, *Sinners Like Me* (2006), yielded three Billboard-charting singles, including the top 20 hits "How 'Bout You," "Two Pink Lines," and "Guys Like Me."
May 3, 1977: Birth of Eric Church
On May 3, 1977, country music star Eric Church was born.
2005: Songwriting for Other Artists
In 2005, Eric Church showcased his songwriting skills by penning songs for other artists, including Terri Clark's "The World Needs a Drink" and Dean Miller's "Whiskey Wings."
April 2006: Grand Ole Opry Debut
Eric Church made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry in April 2006.
January 8, 2008: Marriage to Katherine Blasingame
Eric Church married music publisher Katherine Blasingame on January 8, 2008, at West Glow Resort in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
2008: Release of "His Kind of Money (My Kind of Love)"
Eric Church released "His Kind of Money (My Kind of Love)" to country radio in 2008.
March 24, 2009: Release of "Carolina"
Eric Church released his second album, "Carolina," on March 24, 2009.
September 2009: "Love Your Love the Most" Reaches Top 10
September 2009 marked Eric Church's first foray into the top 10 with his single "Love Your Love the Most."
October 2009: Release of "Hell on the Heart"
Eric Church released "Hell on the Heart," the second single from "Carolina," in October 2009.
May 2010: "Hell on the Heart" Hits Top 10
In May 2010, "Hell on the Heart" became Eric Church's second single from "Carolina" to reach the top 10.
June 2010: Move to EMI Records Nashville
June 2010 saw Eric Church transition to Capitol Nashville's new imprint, EMI Records Nashville.
January 14, 2011: Release of "Caldwell County" EP
On January 14, 2011, Eric Church released a four-song EP titled "Caldwell County."
July 26, 2011: Release of "Chief"
Eric Church's third studio album, "Chief," hit the shelves on July 26, 2011.
October 3, 2011: Birth of Son, Boone McCoy Church
Eric and Katherine Church welcomed their first son, Boone McCoy Church, on October 3, 2011.
November 30, 2011: Grammy Nomination for "Chief"
On November 30, 2011, "Chief" received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Album.
January 2012: "Drink in My Hand" Becomes First No. 1 Single
January 2012 brought Eric Church his first No. 1 single with "Drink in My Hand."
February 2012: Release of "Springsteen"
Eric Church released "Springsteen," the third single from "Chief," in February 2012.
July 16, 2012: Release of "Creepin'"
July 16, 2012, marked the release of "Creepin'," the fourth single from Eric Church's album "Chief."
September 2012: Announcement of Live Album
In September 2012, Eric Church announced plans for his first live album.
January 2013: Release of "Like Jesus Does"
January 2013 saw the release of "Like Jesus Does," the fifth single from Eric Church's album "Chief."
June 2013: "Like Jesus Does" Charts on Country Airplay
In June 2013, "Like Jesus Does" peaked at number six on the Country Airplay chart.
October 22, 2013: Release of "The Outsiders" Single
Eric Church released "The Outsiders" single on October 22, 2013.
2013: Focus on Songwriting and Musical Direction
Eric Church took a step back from performing in 2013 to concentrate on songwriting and planning the direction of his music.
2013: Establishment of the Chief Cares Fund
Eric and Katherine Church founded the Chief Cares Fund in 2013 as a non-profit organization dedicated to helping underprivileged families and various causes.
January 2014: Release of "Give Me Back My Hometown"
Eric Church released "Give Me Back My Hometown" in January 2014, following the release of his album "The Outsiders."
February 11, 2014: Release of "The Outsiders" Album
On February 11, 2014, Eric Church released his fourth studio album, "The Outsiders."
February 2014: Release of "The Outsiders"
Eric Church released his fourth studio album, "The Outsiders," in February 2014.
June 2014: Release of "Cold One"
June 2014 saw the release of "Cold One," another single from Eric Church's "The Outsiders" album.
February 2015: "Talladega" Hits Number One
In February 2015, Eric Church's "Talladega" reached the top spot on the Country Airplay chart.
February 15, 2015: Birth of Son, Tennessee Hawkins Church
Tennessee Hawkins "Hawk" Church, the second son of Eric and Katherine Church, was born on February 15, 2015.
March 9, 2015: Release of "Like a Wrecking Ball"
Eric Church released "Like a Wrecking Ball" to country radio on March 9, 2015.
May 2015: Release and Chart Success of "Raise 'Em Up"
In May 2015, Eric Church scored his sixth No. 1 hit with the release of "Raise 'Em Up," a collaboration with Keith Urban.
November 3, 2015: Surprise Album Release: Mr. Misunderstood
On November 3, 2015, Eric Church surprised his fan club members by releasing his new album, "Mr. Misunderstood," directly to their mailboxes.
November 9, 2015: Debut of "Mr. Misunderstood" Title Track
Eric Church released the title track of his new album, "Mr. Misunderstood," to radio on November 9, 2015. He also performed the song live for the first time at the 2015 CMA Awards.
November 2015: Surprise Release of "Mr. Misunderstood"
Eric Church surprised fans with the release of his fifth studio album, "Mr. Misunderstood," in November 2015.
February 6, 2016: "Mr. Misunderstood" Reaches No. 15
On February 6, 2016, the title track from Eric Church's album "Mr. Misunderstood" peaked at No. 15 on the airplay chart.
March 2016: Release of "Record Year"
Eric Church released "Record Year," the second single from his "Mr. Misunderstood" album, to radio in March 2016.
August 2016: "Record Year" Hits No. 1
In August 2016, Eric Church's single "Record Year" from the album "Mr. Misunderstood" reached No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart.
August 29, 2016: Release of "Kill a Word"
On August 29, 2016, Eric Church released "Kill a Word," the third single from his album "Mr. Misunderstood," to country radio.
May 2017: Holdin' My Own Tour Concludes
May 2017 marked the end of Eric Church's Holdin' My Own Tour, his biggest solo tour to date, with two sold-out shows at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.
September 2017: Digital Release of "61 Days in Church"
In September 2017, Eric Church began releasing tracks from his live album "61 Days in Church" for free on digital streaming services.
October 4, 2017: Debut of "Why Not Me"
Eric Church debuted his new song, "Why Not Me," written in honor of Las Vegas shooting victim Sonny Melton, at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on October 4, 2017.
November 2017: Release of "61 Days in Church" Vinyl Box Set
Eric Church released a limited-edition vinyl box set titled "61 Days in Church" in November 2017. The set was released in stages throughout 2018.
July 12, 2018: Announcement of "Desperate Man" Album
Eric Church used social media on July 12, 2018, to announce the upcoming release of his sixth album, "Desperate Man," on October 5, 2018.
July 13, 2018: Release of "Desperate Man" Single
On July 13, 2018, Eric Church released "Desperate Man," the title track from his upcoming album.
October 5, 2018: Release of "Desperate Man"
On October 5, 2018, Eric Church released "Desperate Man," his sixth studio album, and its title track.
October 2018: Release of "Desperate Man" Album
Eric Church's album "Desperate Man" was released in October 2018.
November 11, 2020: Entertainer of the Year Win
Eric Church won the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award at the 54th Annual Country Music Association Awards on November 11, 2020.
April 2021: Release of "Heart & Soul"
April 2021 saw the release of "Heart & Soul," a triple album by Eric Church.
April 16, 2021: Release of "Heart"
Eric Church released the album "Heart" on April 16, 2021, as part of a triple-album release.
October 2021: Solo Concerts Due to COVID-19
In October 2021, after members of his band tested positive for COVID-19, Eric Church performed two solo concerts in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia on his The Gather Again Tour.
February 22, 2022: ACM Awards Performance Announcement
It was announced on February 22, 2022, that Eric Church would be performing at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards.
March 7, 2022: Performance at the 57th ACM Awards
Eric Church performed at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on March 7, 2022.
March 2022: Concert Cancellation Controversy
Eric Church faced backlash from fans in March 2022 for cancelling a concert in San Antonio to attend the NCAA Championship Final Four game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Duke.
November 2022: Receives North Carolina Award
In November 2022, Eric Church was bestowed with the North Carolina Award, the state's highest civilian honor, by Governor Roy Cooper.
2024: Opening of Chief's in Nashville
Eric Church opened Chief's, a combined bar, restaurant, and performance venue, in downtown Nashville in April 2024.