Eric Ethridge
Canadian country singer

Eric Ethridge

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Canadian country singer
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Introduction

Eric Ethridge is a Canadian country pop singer and songwriter. He released the album Good with Me on Anthem Records in 2020. He has two gold-certified singles in Canada with "California" and "If You Met Me First".

Early life

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

Career

Early career and self-titled EP

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

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

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

2020-present: Good with Me

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

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

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

Personal life

Ethridge married fellow Canadian country singer-songwriter Kalsey Kulyk in December 2019. 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.

Discography

Albums

Title Details
Good with Me
  • Release date: October 30, 2020
  • Label: Anthem Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

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

Singles

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

Music videos

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

Awards and nominations

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