Eric Church, whose career began in 2005, is an American country singer-songwriter from Granite Falls, North Carolina, known for his outlaw country style blended with rocked-up, Southern-infused energy.

He debuted with Sinners Like Me (2006), featuring Top 20 country hits like “How ’Bout You,” “Two Pink Lines,” and “Guys Like Me.” His follow-up, Carolina (2009), produced more radio successes including “Smoke a Little Smoke” and the Top 10 singles “Love Your Love the Most” and “Hell on the Heart,” establishing his gritty yet melodic signature.