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By Walter Tunis — Contributing Music Writer Singer/Songwriter Eric Church performs onstage at the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards ACM Fan Jam with Sugarland at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on April 3, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Eric Church sent a statement to The Boot about his controversial Rolling Stone interview that bashed reality competition shows.

Eric Church's latest Showdown win is a testament to the North Carolina-born singer's loyal fanbase. His new song 'Springsteen' topped superstars Kenny.

Eric Church's latest Showdown win is a testament to the North Carolina-born singer's loyal fanbase. His new song 'Springsteen' topped superstars Kenny.

Eric Church was forced to cancel his show on Sunday (April 29) after he lost his voice due to illness. Fans were already in line by 6PM at the U.S. Cellular.