Eric Ethridge

Eric Ethridge
OriginSarnia, Ontario, Canada
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2014–present
Labels
Websiteericethridge.com

Eric Ethridge is a Canadian country pop singer and songwriter. He has released two albums Good with Me (2020) and Family First (2024), and has two gold-certified singles in Canada with "California" and "If You Met Me First".[1][2][3]

Early life

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Eric Ethridge was raised in Sarnia, Ontario and played football as a defensive end at the University of Western Ontario.[4] Prior to pursuing a full-time career in music, Ethridge attended a chiropractic school in Toronto and worked as a chiropractor in Sarnia.[5]

Career

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Early career and self-titled EP

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In 2016, he won the Canadian Country Music Association's Discovery Award.[5]

In July 2018, he released his self-titled debut EP Eric Ethridge.[6] The single "Liquor's Callin' the Shots" reached the top 30 of Canadian country radio.[5] In August 2018, he won the Grand Prize in the 2018 Unsigned Only Music Competition for his song "Girl On Fire".[7]

In November 2018, Ethridge signed a worldwide recording and publishing deal with ole, who placed him on their label, Red Dot.[8] Further singles from the EP included "Makin' Me Crazy",[5] "California",[9] and "If You Met Me First",[10] the latter two of which were certified Gold by Music Canada.[11]

2020-present: Good with Me

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In February 2020, Ethridge released his debut US single "Dream Girl", co-written by Dan + Shay.[12][13] The track was then included on his April 2020 extended play Forever With You.[14][15]

In August 2020, Ethridge released the single "Kiss Me Goodbye"[16] On October 30, 2020, Ethridge released his debut full-length album Good with Me on Anthem Records (rebranded from Red Dot),[17][18] which includes the singles "Dream Girl", "Kiss Me Goodbye",[2][19] and "Sad Songs".[20]

In 2022, Ethridge signed a management deal with Workshop Music Group and independently released the single "Made in Mexico".[21]

Personal life

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Ethridge married fellow Canadian country singer-songwriter Kalsey Kulyk in December 2019.[22] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple moved from Nashville, Tennessee into a van and performed under the "Love on the Road" banner throughout Canada.[23][24] In August 2021, Kulyk gave birth to the couple's first child, a son named Wilder, in Alberta.[25]

Discography

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Albums

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Title Details
Good with Me[26]
Family First
  • Release date: May 31, 2024
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

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Title Details
Eric Ethridge[27]
  • Release date: July 6, 2018
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Forever With You[28]
  • Release date: April 24, 2020
  • Label: Anthem Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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Year Single Peak
positions 		Certifications Album
CAN
Country
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2017 "Liquor's Callin' the Shots" 31 Eric Ethridge
"Makin' Me Crazy" 43
2018 "California" 35
2019 "If You Met Me First" 42
2020 "Dream Girl" 38 Good with Me
"Kiss Me Goodbye" 47
2021 "Sad Songs" —
2022 "Made in Mexico" 47 Family First
2024 "Family First" —

Music videos

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Year Video Director
2017 "Liquor's Callin' the Shots"[32]
2018 "Makin' Me Crazy"[33]
"California"[34]
2019 "If You Met Me First"[35] Ryan Hamblin
2020 "Dream Girl"[36] Quinton Cook
"Forever With You"[37] Lucas Henney
2021 "Sad Songs"[38] Kash Tahen

Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Nominated Work Result Ref
2016 Canadian Country Music Association Discovery Award — Won [39]
2019 Country Music Association of Ontario Male Artist of the Year — Nominated [40]
2020 Country Music Association of Ontario Male Artist of the Year — Nominated [41]
Single of the Year "If You Met Me First" Nominated
Music Video of the Year "If You Met Me First" Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Morden, Paul (September 1, 2020). "Sarnia's Eric Ethridge is on the road again". The Observer. Postmedia Network. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Dagg, Nanci (November 3, 2020). "November is starting off to be a great one for Eric Ethridge with the release of his new album Good with Me and his current single "Kiss Me Goodbye" still climbing the charts". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  3. ^ "Canadian certifications – Eric Ethridge". Music Canada. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  4. ^ "Country Music Awards: Sarnia's Eric Ethridge wins Discovery Award". The Observer. Postmedia Network. September 10, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d Morden, Paul (November 30, 2018). "Sarnia's Eric Ethridge signs record deal". The Observer. Postmedia Network. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  6. ^ Morden, Paul (July 6, 2018). "Eric Ethridge enjoying a 'slow burn'". The Sarnia Observer. Postmedia Network. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  7. ^ "Canadian Country Artist Eric Ethridge Wins Prestigious Grand Prize in 2018 Unsigned Only Music Competition". PR Web. August 23, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  8. ^ "ole Signs Singer-Songwriter Eric Ethridge to Worldwide Recording and Publishing Deal". The Feldman Agency. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  9. ^ Jenna (October 25, 2018). "Eric Ethridge Covers "California" in New Single". Front Porch Music. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  10. ^ Reuter, Annie (May 9, 2019). "Eric Ethridge Pines For What Could Have Been in 'If You Met Me First' Video: Exclusive". Billboard.
  11. ^ Lale, Brent (January 1, 2021). "Local musician Eric Ethridge has two records reach 'gold' status". CTV News London.
  12. ^ Pearce, Drew (December 28, 2020). "ERIC ETHRIDGE HEADS TO THE U.S. WITH NEW SINGLE, 'DREAM GIRL'". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  13. ^ Houghton, Cillea (February 20, 2020). "Eric Ethridge's 'Dream Girl' Becomes a Precious Memory in Dan + Shay-Penned Single [Exclusive Premiere]". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  14. ^ Croezen, Alyssa (April 24, 2020). "Eric Ethridge Debuts 'Dream Girl' Music Video, Drops New EP 'Forever With You'". ET Canada. Archived from the original on April 28, 2020.
  15. ^ Morden, Paul (April 17, 2020). "Sarnia's Eric Ethridge is off the road but still making music". The Sarnia Observer. Postmedia Network. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  16. ^ Dagg, Nanci (August 28, 2020). "Eric Ethridge releases his new single, "Kiss Me Goodbye"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  17. ^ "Eric Ethridge and his NEW album 'Good with Me'". Pure Country 99. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  18. ^ Hughes, Kim (November 5, 2020). "Album Review: Eric Ethridge, Good with Me". Parton and Pearl. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  19. ^ "ALBUM FROM CCMA AWARD NOMINATED COUNTRY ARTIST ERIC ETHRIDGE AVAILABLE TODAY (10/30)". Anthem Entertainment. October 30, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  20. ^ Dagg, Nanci (February 12, 2021). "Listen to Eric Ethridge's new single "Sad Songs" to be captivated by the distinctive insight it delivers". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
  21. ^ Weishar, Jenna (October 5, 2022). "Eric Ethridge Releases New Single "Made In Mexico" And Signs Management Deal With Workshop Music Group". Front Porch Music. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  22. ^ Tailor, Leena (December 6, 2019). "Exclusive: Canadian Country Singers Eric Ethridge & Kalsey Kulyk Wed In 'Magical' Mexican Beach Ceremony". ET Canada. Archived from the original on December 28, 2019.
  23. ^ Lale, Brent (September 3, 2020). "Canadian country music duo adapts to pandemic by playing concerts on van's rooftop". CTV News London.
  24. ^ Young, Amanda (October 2, 2020). "Love On The Road: Check out what Kalsey Kulyk and Eric Ethridge are doing now". 92.3 Country. Rogers Media.
  25. ^ Tailor, Leena (August 31, 2021). "EXCLUSIVE: Canadian Country Stars Eric Ethridge & Kalsey Kulyk Share Stunning Portraits Of 'Angel' Newborn Son Wilder". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Archived from the original on September 1, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  26. ^ "Good with Me – Eric Ethridge". AllMusic. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  27. ^ "Eric Ethridge – Eric Ethridge". Spotify. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  28. ^ "Forever With You – Eric Ethridge". AllMusic. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  29. ^ "Eric Ethridge Album & Song Chart History – Canada Country". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2021.[dead link]
  30. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Eric Ethridge – California". Music Canada.
  31. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Eric Ethridge – If You Met Me First". Music Canada.
  32. ^ "Eric Ethridge - Liquor's Callin' the Shots (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. July 11, 2017. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  33. ^ "Eric Ethridge - Makin' Me Crazy (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. January 12, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  34. ^ "Eric Ethridge - California (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. September 6, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  35. ^ "Eric Ethridge - If You Met Me First (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. May 10, 2019. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  36. ^ "Eric Ethridge - Dream Girl (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. April 25, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  37. ^ "Eric Ethridge - Forever With You (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. July 24, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  38. ^ "Eric Ethridge - Sad Songs (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. March 26, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  39. ^ Lau, Melody (September 12, 2016). "CCMA Awards 2016: Full list of winners". CBC.
  40. ^ "2019 Winners & Nominees". CMA Ontario. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  41. ^ "2020 Winners & Nominees". CMA Ontario. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
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