Eric Ethridge Explained

Eric Ethridge
Origin:Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
Years Active:2014–present

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]

Early life

Eric Ethridge was raised in Sarnia, Ontario and played football as a defensive end at the University of Western Ontario.[3] Prior to pursuing a full-time career in music, Ethridge attended a chiropractic school in Toronto and worked as a chiropractor in Sarnia.[4]

Career

Early career and self-titled EP

In 2016, he won the Canadian Country Music Association's Discovery Award.[4]

In July 2018, he released his self-titled debut EP Eric Ethridge.[5] The single "Liquor's Callin' the Shots" reached the top 30 of Canadian country radio.[4] In August 2018, he won the Grand Prize in the 2018 Unsigned Only Music Competition for his song "Girl On Fire".[6]

In November 2018, Ethridge signed a worldwide recording and publishing deal with ole, who placed him on their label, Red Dot.[7] Further singles from the EP included "Makin' Me Crazy",[4] "California",[8] and "If You Met Me First",[9] the latter two of which were certified Gold by Music Canada.[10]

2020-present: Good with Me

In February 2020, Ethridge released his debut US single "Dream Girl", co-written by Dan + Shay.[11] [12] The track was then included on his April 2020 extended play Forever With You.[13] [14]

In August 2020, Ethridge released the single "Kiss Me Goodbye"[15] On October 30, 2020, Ethridge released his debut full-length album Good with Me on Anthem Records (rebranded from Red Dot),[16] [17] which includesthe singles "Dream Girl", "Kiss Me Goodbye",[18] [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

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

Albums

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

Extended plays

TitleDetails
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

YearSinglePeak
positions		CertificationsAlbum
CAN
Country
[29]
2017"Liquor's Callin' the Shots"31Eric Ethridge
"Makin' Me Crazy"43
2018"California"35
2019"If You Met Me First"42
  • MC: Gold
2020"Dream Girl"38Good with Me
"Kiss Me Goodbye"47
2021"Sad Songs"—
2022"Made in Mexico"47Family First
2024"Family First"—

Music videos

YearVideoDirector
2017"Liquor's Callin' the Shots"[30]
2018"Makin' Me Crazy"[31]
"California"[32]
2019"If You Met Me First"[33] Ryan Hamblin
2020"Dream Girl"[34] Quinton Cook
"Forever With You"[35] Lucas Henney
2021"Sad Songs"[36] Kash Tahen

Awards and nominations

!Year!Association!Category!Nominated Work!Result!Ref
2016Canadian Country Music AssociationDiscovery Award[37]
2019Country Music Association of OntarioMale Artist of the Year[38]
2020Country Music Association of OntarioMale Artist of the Year[39]
Single of the Year"If You Met Me First"
Music Video of the Year"If You Met Me First"

Notes and References

  1. News: Sarnia's Eric Ethridge is on the road again. Paul. Morden. The Observer. Postmedia Network. September 1, 2020. December 27, 2020.
  2. Canada. Eric Ethridge. August 1, 2023.
  3. News: Country Music Awards: Sarnia's Eric Ethridge wins Discovery Award. The Observer. Postmedia Network. September 10, 2016. January 3, 2021.
  4. News: Sarnia's Eric Ethridge signs record deal. Paul. Morden. The Observer. Postmedia Network. November 30, 2018. January 3, 2021.
  5. News: Eric Ethridge enjoying a 'slow burn'. Paul. Morden. The Sarnia Observer. Postmedia Network. July 6, 2018. December 29, 2020.
  6. Web site: Canadian Country Artist Eric Ethridge Wins Prestigious Grand Prize in 2018 Unsigned Only Music Competition . PR Web . August 23, 2018. January 3, 2021.
  7. News: ole Signs Singer-Songwriter Eric Ethridge to Worldwide Recording and Publishing Deal. The Feldman Agency. January 3, 2021.
  8. Web site: Eric Ethridge Covers "California" in New Single. Jenna. October 25, 2018. Front Porch Music. en-US. April 22, 2019.
  9. Eric Ethridge Pines For What Could Have Been in 'If You Met Me First' Video: Exclusive. Billboard. Annie. Reuter. May 9, 2019.
  10. Web site: Brent. Lale. Local musician Eric Ethridge has two records reach 'gold' status. CTV News London. January 1, 2021.
  11. News: ERIC ETHRIDGE HEADS TO THE U.S. WITH NEW SINGLE, 'DREAM GIRL'. Drew. Pearce. Sounds Like Nashville. December 28, 2020. December 10, 2020.
  12. News: Eric Ethridge's 'Dream Girl' Becomes a Precious Memory in Dan + Shay-Penned Single [Exclusive Premiere]]. Cillea. Houghton. Taste of Country. February 20, 2020. January 5, 2021.
  13. Web site: Alyssa. Croezen. Eric Ethridge Debuts 'Dream Girl' Music Video, Drops New EP 'Forever With You'. https://web.archive.org/web/20200428142932/https://etcanada.com/news/631187/eric-ethridge-debuts-dream-girl-music-video-drops-new-ep-forever-with-you/. dead. April 28, 2020. ET Canada. April 24, 2020.
  14. News: Sarnia's Eric Ethridge is off the road but still making music. Paul. Morden. The Sarnia Observer. Postmedia Network. April 17, 2020. January 3, 2021.
  15. Web site: Nanci. Dagg. Eric Ethridge releases his new single, "Kiss Me Goodbye". Canadian Beats Media. August 28, 2020. January 3, 2021.
  16. Web site: Eric Ethridge and his NEW album 'Good with Me'. Pure Country 99. January 3, 2021.
  17. Web site: Kim. Hughes. Album Review: Eric Ethridge, Good with Me. Parton and Pearl. November 5, 2020. January 3, 2021.
  18. Web site: Nanci. Dagg. 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. November 3, 2020. January 3, 2021.
  19. Web site: ALBUM FROM CCMA AWARD NOMINATED COUNTRY ARTIST ERIC ETHRIDGE AVAILABLE TODAY (10/30). Anthem Entertainment. October 30, 2020. January 3, 2021.
  20. Web site: Nanci. Dagg. Listen to Eric Ethridge's new single "Sad Songs" to be captivated by the distinctive insight it delivers. Canadian Beats Media. February 12, 2021. February 14, 2021.
  21. Web site: Eric Ethridge Releases New Single "Made In Mexico" And Signs Management Deal With Workshop Music Group. Jenna. Weishar. October 5, 2022. Front Porch Music. February 6, 2023.
  22. Web site: Leena. Tailor. Exclusive: Canadian Country Singers Eric Ethridge & Kalsey Kulyk Wed In 'Magical' Mexican Beach Ceremony. https://web.archive.org/web/20191228134132/https://etcanada.com/news/553710/canadian-country-singers-eric-ethridge-kalsey-kulyk-wed-in-magical-mexican-beach-ceremony-exclusive/. dead. December 28, 2019. ET Canada. December 6, 2019.
  23. Web site: Brent. Lale. Canadian country music duo adapts to pandemic by playing concerts on van's rooftop. CTV News London. September 3, 2020.
  24. Web site: Amanda. Young. Love On The Road: Check out what Kalsey Kulyk and Eric Ethridge are doing now. 92.3 Country. Rogers Media. October 2, 2020.
  25. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Canadian Country Stars Eric Ethridge & Kalsey Kulyk Share Stunning Portraits Of 'Angel' Newborn Son Wilder. https://web.archive.org/web/20210901043135/https://etcanada.com/news/815360/exclusive-canadian-country-stars-eric-ethridge-kalsey-kulyk-share-stunning-portraits-of-angel-newborn-son-wilder/. dead. September 1, 2021. Leena. Tailor. August 31, 2021. Entertainment Tonight Canada. September 2, 2023.
  26. Web site: Good with Me – Eric Ethridge. AllMusic. December 29, 2020.
  27. Web site: Eric Ethridge – Eric Ethridge. Spotify. December 29, 2020.
  28. Web site: Forever With You – Eric Ethridge. AllMusic. December 29, 2020.
  29. Eric Ethridge Album & Song Chart History – Canada Country. Billboard. January 3, 2021.
  30. Web site: Eric Ethridge - Liquor's Callin' the Shots (Official Music Video). YouTube. January 3, 2021. video. July 11, 2017.
  31. Web site: Eric Ethridge - Makin' Me Crazy (Official Music Video). YouTube. January 3, 2021. video. January 12, 2018.
  32. Web site: Eric Ethridge - California (Official Music Video). YouTube. January 3, 2021. video. September 6, 2018.
  33. Web site: Eric Ethridge - If You Met Me First (Official Music Video). YouTube. January 3, 2021. video. May 10, 2019.
  34. Web site: Eric Ethridge - Dream Girl (Official Music Video). YouTube. January 3, 2021. video. April 25, 2020.
  35. Web site: Eric Ethridge - Forever With You (Official Music Video). YouTube. January 3, 2021. video. July 24, 2020.
  36. Web site: Eric Ethridge - Sad Songs (Official Music Video). YouTube. October 7, 2021. video. March 26, 2021.
  37. Web site: CCMA Awards 2016: Full list of winners. CBC. Melody. Lau. September 12, 2016.
  38. Web site: 2019 Winners & Nominees. CMA Ontario. January 10, 2021.
  39. Web site: 2020 Winners & Nominees. CMA Ontario. January 10, 2021.

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