Exciting news guys! CHIEF took the #1 spot on the Billboard Country and Top 200 Charts by selling 144,990 albums since its release. Compared to Carolina, CHIEF sold more than four times as many albums in its first week, it's the second country album to debut at number 1 on the Billboard Top 200 this year and is the second highest selling debut country album release. CHIEF also had the highest number of digital sales for a country album in 2011.
In addition to all of this acclaim, "Homeboy", Eric's latest single, has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
“We have always put everything we have into making the best records possible,” said Eric. “Complete, individual pieces of work that strive to be as different and innovative as they are creative and artistic. It is a journey that at times has led us down the road less traveled. It is very humbling and rewarding to learn that a lot of people decided to follow us down this path. I can't thank my fans enough and look forward to where this trip takes us next.”
Here are a few of the amazing reviews that CHIEF has received:
“If any country album should command your attention right now, it’s CHIEF…. Church is something to praise.”
PEOPLE MAGAZINE (4 out of 4 stars)
“…showing how country music can move into the future with substance and integrity."
ASSOCIATED PRESS
“Church has an authentic smolder in his voice and the gumption to uphold the hallmarks of traditional country.”
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
“This isn’t your grandmother’s country music.”
WASHINGTON TIMES
Eric also has a big performance coming up on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday, August 8th. Don't forget to tune in!
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