CD: Carolina by Eric Church (CD, Mar-2009) & The Rock by Tracy Lawrence (2009, CD)

2 Brand New & Sealed Country Music CDs: Carolina by Eric Church (CD, Mar-2009) & The Rock by Tracy Lawrence (2009, CD).

Brand New & Sealed Country Music CD 1. Carolina by Eric Church (CD, Mar-2009):

Track Listing
1. Ain't Killed Me Yet
2. Lotta Boot Left to Fill
3. Young and Wild
4. Where She Told Me to Go
5. Longer Gone
6. Love Your Love the Most
7. Smoke a Little Smoke
8. Without You Here
9. You Make It Look So Easy
10. Carolina
11. Hell on the Heart
12. Those I've Loved

Album Notes
Personnel: Eric Church (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Bryan Sutton (acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin); Ilya Toshinsky, Mark Casstevens (acoustic guitar, banjo); Jedd Hughes (acoustic guitar, mandolin); Nathan Chapman (acoustic guitar, background vocals); Jeff Hyde, Mike Severs, Michael Severs (acoustic guitar); Jay Joyce (electric guitar, Fender Rhodes piano, Hammond b-3 organ, drum programming); Ed Smoak, Driver Williams, Ed Smoak, Kenny Vaughan, Kenny Vaughn, J.T. Corenflos (electric guitar); Gary Morse, Steve Fishell, Russ Pahl, Bruce Bouton (pedal steel guitar, dobro); Bruce Sutton (banjo); Luke Bulla, Jonathan Yudkin (fiddle); Lee Hendricks (bass guitar); Craig Wright (drums, percussion); Stephanie Chapman, Russell Terrell (background vocals).Programmer: Jay Joyce.Audio Mixers: Reid Shippen; F. Reid Shippen.Audio Remasterer: Andrew Mendelson.Recording information: Da House Studios; Tragedy.Photographer: James "Big Jim" Wright .CAROLINA , the follow-up to Eric Church's debut, SINNERS LIKE ME, is half contemporary Nashville country, half old-fashioned 1970s-style country rock in the style of the Eagles. Highlights like first single "Love Your Love The Most" and the delicate ballad "You Make It Look So Easy" are blithely commercial country singles, but tracks like the unexpectedly electronic "Smoke A Little Smoke," which sounds like a fantasy collaboration between George Jones and Beck, suggest a more innovative, eclectic spirit.

Personnel: Eric Church (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Bryan Sutton (acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin); Ilya Toshinsky, Mark Casstevens (acoustic guitar, banjo); Jedd Hughes (acoustic guitar, mandolin); Nathan Chapman (acoustic guitar, background vocals); Jeff Hyde, Mike Severs, Michael Severs (acoustic guitar); Jay Joyce (electric guitar, Fender Rhodes piano, Hammond b-3 organ, drum programming); Ed Smoak, Driver Williams, Ed Smoak, Kenny Vaughan, Kenny Vaughn, J.T. Corenflos (electric guitar); Gary Morse, Steve Fishell, Russ Pahl, Bruce Bouton (pedal steel guitar, dobro); Bruce Sutton (banjo); Luke Bulla, Jonathan Yudkin (fiddle); Lee Hendricks (bass guitar); Craig Wright (drums, percussion); Stephanie Chapman, Russell Terrell (background vocals).Programmer: Jay Joyce.Audio Mixers: Reid Shippen; F. Reid Shippen.Audio Remasterer: Andrew Mendelson.Recording information: Da House Studios; Tragedy.Photographer: James "Big Jim" Wright .CAROLINA , the follow-up to Eric Church's debut, SINNERS LIKE ME, is half contemporary Nashville country, half old-fashioned 1970s-style country rock in the style of the Eagles. Highlights like first single "Love Your Love The Most" and the delicate ballad "You Make It Look So Easy" are blithely commercial country singles, but tracks like the unexpectedly electronic "Smoke A Little Smoke," which sounds like a fantasy collaboration between George Jones and Beck, suggest a more innovative, eclectic spirit.

Editorial Reviews

Rolling Stone

Brand New & Sealed Country Music CD 2. The Rock by Tracy Lawrence (2009, CD):

Track Listing
1. Dear Lord
2. Every Prayer
3. I'm Done
4. Book You Never Read, The
5. Rock, The
6. Somebody Who Would Die for You
7. Jesus Come Talk to Your Children
8. I Know Where Heaven Is
9. Up to Him
10. Say a Prayer

Album Notes
Personnel: Dennis Parker, Darin Favorite (acoustic guitar); Loren Nelson (steel guitar); Joe Caverlee (mandolin, fiddle); Steve Poole (keyboards); Pat Lassiter (bass guitar); Greg Stocki (drums); Kim Parent, Wes Hightower, Tania Hancheroff, Melody Crittendon (background vocals).Audio Mixer: Julian King.Audio Remasterer: Hank Williams .Contemporary country vocalist Tracy Lawrence had his fair share of both success (Platinum-selling albums and dozens of hit singles) and much-publicized personal travails (an assault charge and several failed marriages). THE ROCK was ostensibly recorded to fulfill a promise to the Georgia native's parents, but it was his stock of varied life experience that made Lawrence comfortable enough to finally record a faith-based album. Sonically, the album differs little from his secular records, showcasing the same stone-cold country, whiskey-soaked vocals and smooth production that made Lawrence a star. Lyrically, however, songs such as "Dear Lord," "I'm Done," and "Say a Prayer" are direct, unabashed paeans of faith and thanks to the Creator, making THE ROCK one of Tracy Lawrence's most heartfelt efforts.

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Eric Church

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Eric Church

Background information
Birth name Kenneth Eric Church
Born (1977-05-03) May 3, 1977 (age 35)
Origin Granite Falls, North Carolina, United States
Genres Country, Southern rock
Occupations Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active 2005–present
Labels Capitol Records Nashville, EMI Nashville
Associated acts Terri Clark, Jay Joyce

Kenneth Eric Church (born May 3, 1977) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Signed to Capitol Records in 2006, his debut album Sinners Like Me produced four singles on the Billboard country chart, including the Top 20 hits "How 'Bout You", "Two Pink Lines", and "Guys Like Me". His second album, 2009's Carolina, produced three more singles: "Smoke a Little Smoke" and his first Top 10 hits, "Love Your Love the Most" and "Hell on the Heart". 2011's Chief, his first #1 album, includes the singles "Homeboy" and "Drink in My Hand", which became his first #1 single in January 2012.

Contents:
1 Biography
1.1 Early life
2 Music career
2.1 2006-2007: Sinners Like Me
2.2 2008-2010: Carolina
2.3 2011-2012: Chief
3 Personal life
4 Tour
5 Discography
5.1 Studio albums
5.2 Extended plays
5.3 Singles
5.4 Music videos
6 Awards and nominations

Biography:

Early life:

Eric Church was born and raised in Granite Falls, North Carolina. At thirteen, he bought a guitar and began writing songs of his own. By his senior year of high school, he had found a gig at a local bar, which occupied most of his time. He played many Jimmy Buffett cover songs and a few of his own original songs in some dive bars. Some of these places were so rough that he got into a few altercations from the stage. For a few years, the band played often in bars and restaurants throughout North Carolina.[1] The band "Mountain Boys" consisted of his college roommate (Mark Snow), brother, and a fellow guitarist.[2]

Before moving to Nashville, Eric Church graduated from South Caldwell High School and then Appalachian State University with a degree in marketing. Upon graduation, Church became engaged. The future bride's father attempted to persuade Eric into a corporate career, which he rejected as an aspiring musician. He broke the engagment and headed to Nashville with his father's financial backing. His father also provided the opportunity to make contacts, and more importantly, time to focus on developing his songwriting ability .[1]

Music career 2006-2007: Sinners Like Me

Arthur Buenahora Jr. signed him to a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Tree Music Publishing. Terri Clark took "The World Needs a Drink", which he co-wrote with Casey Beathard, into the country Top 30.[2]

He started recording with different producers. Capitol Nashville showed an interest and watched him perform but they were yet to be convinced enough to offer a recording contract.[3] Autumn House-Tallant told HitQuarters that they didn't think the music was interesting enough.[3] The record company's attitude changed after he started working with producer Jay Joyce. The strong sound and direction the two forged together finally convinced Capitol Nashville that he was ready.[3] His first single, "How 'Bout You" peaked at #14 on Hot Country Songs and led off his debut album Sinners Like Me. In April 2006, he performed on the Grand Ole Opry for the first time.[4]

The album's other two singles, "Two Pink Lines" and "Guys Like Me", both reached the Top 20 as well.[2] The fourth single, the title track, peaked at #51. An additional track from the album, "Lightning", was made into a music video despite not being released as a single. Church wrote the song shortly after moving to Nashville, inspired by the movie The Green Mile.[4] Following the album's success, Church toured with Brad Paisley and Rascal Flatts.[4]

2008-2010: Carolina:

In 2008, Eric Church released a fifth single, "His Kind of Money (My Kind of Love)" to country radio. It debuted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart at #55 in early 2008, and reached its peak of #46 in August. Originally slated as the lead single to an upcoming second album, "His Kind of Money" was instead included as a bonus track on albums sold at Best Buy.

Following this song was "Love Your Love the Most", which debuted in late 2008 and was the first single from his second album Carolina, released on March 24, 2009.[2] As with his debut album, Carolina was produced by Jay Joyce, and is entirely composed of songs that he co-wrote. "Love Your Love the Most" brought Church to the top 10 for the first time, peaking at #10 in September 2009. The album's second single, "Hell on the Heart", debuted in October 2009 and would also hit the top 10 in May 2010. The third single from "Carolina" was "Smoke A Little Smoke".

In June 2010 he moved to Capitol Nashville's new imprint EMI Records Nashville, becoming their second artist. On January 14, 2011, he released a four song EP entitled "Caldwell County".

2011-2012: Chief:

Eric Church released "Homeboy" to country radio in early 2011. The album Chief was released July 26, 2011, debuting at #1 on both Top Country Albums and the Billboard 200.[5] The album sold 145,000 copies in its first week.[5] On November 30, 2011, Chief was announced as a nominee for the 2012 Grammy Awards for Best Country Album. In January 2012 "Drink in My Hand" became his first #1 single. In February 2012, "Springsteen" was released as the third single from Chief, and has since become a Top 10 country hit, as well as his first Top 20 single on the Billboard Hot 100.

Personal life:

On January 8, 2008, Church married music publisher Katherine Blasingame in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. On October 3, 2011, they welcomed son Boone McCoy Church.[6][7] Their home (along with Eric's "mancave"), located in Nashville, was featured in an episode of CMT "Cribs".[8]

Tour:

Me & My Gang Tour 2006 with Rascal Flatts & Gary Allan (Eric was kicked off for playing too long & Taylor Swift took his spot)
Roadside Bars and Pink Guitars with Miranda Lambert (Select Dates)
CMT Revolution Tour 2010 with Miranda Lambert & Josh Kelley
My Kinda Party Tour 2011 with Jason Aldean & The JaneDear Girls (Spring Leg)
Locked & Loaded Tour 2011 with Toby Keith
Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour 2012 with Brantley Gilbert (First Headlining Tour)

Discography:

Studio albums:

Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales threshold)
US Country
[9] US
[10] CAN
[11]
Sinners Like Me Release date: July 18, 2006
Label: Capitol Nashville
Formats: CD, music download
7 29 —
Carolina Release date: March 24, 2009
Label: Capitol Nashville
Formats: CD, LP, music download
4 17 — US: Gold[12]

Chief Release date: July 26, 2011
Label: EMI Nashville
Formats: CD, LP, music download
1 1 7 US: Gold[13]

"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Extended plays:

Title Details Peak chart
positions
US Country
[14] US
[14]
Caldwell County Release date: January 18, 2011
Label: EMI Nashville
Formats: CD, music download
13 67

Singles:

Year Single Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales threshold) Album
US Country
[15] US
[16] CAN
[17]
2006 "How 'Bout You" 14 85 — Sinners Like Me
"Two Pink Lines" 19 — —
2007 "Guys Like Me" 17 99 —
"Sinners Like Me" 51 — —
2008 "His Kind of Money (My Kind of Love)" 46 — — Non-album song
2009 "Love Your Love the Most" 10 63 — US: Gold[18]
Carolina
"Hell on the Heart" 10 67 —
2010 "Smoke a Little Smoke" 16 78 — US: Gold[19]

2011 "Homeboy" 13 53 — US: Gold[20]
Chief
"Drink in My Hand" 1 40 52 US: Gold[21]

2012 "Springsteen"[A] 2 19 28 US: Platinum[22]

"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos:

Year Video Director
2006 "How 'Bout You" Scott Speer
"Two Pink Lines" Peter Zavadil
2007 "Guys Like Me" Scott Speer
"Lightning" David McClister
2009 "Love Your Love the Most" Adam Hall
2010 "Hell on the Heart"
"Ain't Killed Me Yet"
"Smoke a Little Smoke" Peter Zavadil
2011 "Homeboy"
"Drink in My Hand"
2012 "Springsteen"

Awards and nominations:

Year Association Category Result
2011 Academy of Country Music Awards Top New Solo Vocalist Won
Top New Artist Nominated