When Nashville singer-songwriter Eric Church issued his debut Capitol CD in 2006, he was astonished when he took his songs on the road.  Within months, a cult of rabid followers assembled, packing his shows, singing along to every word, driving hundreds of miles to see him and “spreading the gospel” of his extraordinary music.

The Nation’s music critics agree with the fans.  SINNERS LIKE ME was lauded by The Los Angeles Times, People, Rolling Stone, American Songwriter and USA Today.  The New York Times called it “a strong candidate for country album of the year.”  Its working class anthems “How ‘Bout You” and “Guys Like Me” rumbled with force and power.  The Unforgettably wry “Two Pink Lines” was about waiting for results of a pregnancy test.  “Lightning” was sung from the point of view of a condemned man being electrocuted.

Thanks to Eric Church’s sizable fan base, SINNERS LIKE ME, made it into the Top 10 on the country album charts.  Singles “Guys Like Me,” Two Pink Lines” and “How ‘Bout You” introduced country radio and its listeners to the North Carolina-born songwriter.  Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley and even legendary rocker Bob Seger became fans and hires Eric as their opening act.

CAROLINA, the sophomore album by Eric Church, is another collection of strikingly original songs and sounds.  Reflecting the restlessly creative character of it s maker, CAROLINA, is even more musically diverse than its illustrious predecessor.

“I wanted CAROLINA to go to some different places,” said Church.  “The first album was more aggressive and moody.  This one is more diverse, more musical and a little brighter.  I hope people can at least hear that we’re still taking chances.”

“CAROLINA is an album.  So was SINNERS.  Most artists make singles and hope they end up with a record.  I prefer to make a record and hope I have singles.  I love country music, and I am very reverent of the time that I have to make records.  That’s what we owe the industry, the format and the fans.  We owe them a great record.”