Eric Church's 'Drink in My Hand' Is Top Shelf

Posted Jan 17th 2012 10:00AM by Beville Dunkerley
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Ed Rode, AP

Raise your glass to Eric Church! The country star has his first-ever No. 1 song with 'Drink in My Hand,' which tops the Mediabase country radio chart this week. The tune is the second single from the North Carolina native's chart-topping 'Chief' album, which is up for Country Album of the Year at next month's Grammy Awards.

"This is the tenth single we have released to radio," Eric explains. "It is truly the greatest example of belief, dedication, determination and plain old hard work that we have achieved this milestone. I can't thank the EMI staff and country radio enough for making this happen and believing in the music, but the real gratitude must go to our fans. I've heard countless stories from hundreds of fans of how they have gone above and beyond to get our songs heard and demand that people pay attention to what's going on in our world. I can't think of a better way to kick off a tour!"

Eric's first arena headlining trek, the Blood, Sweat and Beers tour, begins this Thursday, Jan. 19, in Fort Smith, Ark. Brantley Gilbert joins him on the road as the opening act. See their concert schedule here.

While Eric tops the Mediabase chart this week, David Nail occupies Billboard's country singles penthouse with his first-ever No. 1 song, 'Let It Rain.'

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