After achieving success in his home country, Canadian country up-and-comer Eric Ethridge aims to make his mark in the U.S. with his brand-new single, “Dream Girl.”
The track, written by Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Jenn Schott and Will Weaverly, will serve as the lead single for rising artist’s upcoming second album, which he is currently working on in the studio with GRAMMY-winning producer Brian Howes. A fan of Dan + Shay, Ethridge knew he needed to record “Dream Girl” the moment he heard it.
“For a long time, I’ve been looking for the perfect song to really capture to sound that I wanted to put out into the world, and I really think we brought that vision to life with this one,” the Canadian crooner shared with Sounds Like Nashville. “I’m so grateful to have it on my record!”
The song is a sleek piece of country-pop, complete with finger-snapping verses and smooth harmonies that build up to a soaring, anthemic chorus.
“Sonically, I think we really achieved what we were hoping to on ‘Dream Girl,’” the singer said. “As my first recording under Anthem Records, I wanted this song to hit hard and really show what I can do with my voice. I’m so excited with how it turned out!”
Ethridge will join Gord Bamford on his #Rednek Music Fest tour, which kicks off Feb. 21. Fans can obtain tickets here.
Eric Ethridge Tour Dates
Feb. 21 Kamloops, BC Sandman Centre
March 12 Brandon, MB Westoba Place
March 13 Moose Jaw, SK Mosaic Place
March 14 North Battleford, SK Gold Eagle Casino
March 19 Spruce Grove, AB Trans Alta Tri Leisure Centre
March 20 Grande Prairie, AB Bowes Event Centre
March 21 Fort Nelson, BC Northern Lights Festival
March 22 Peace River, AB The Belle Centre
March 23 Prince George, AB Vanier Hall
March 24 Terrace, BC The Rem Lee Theatre
March 27 Penticton, BC SOEC
March 28 Abbotsford, BC Abbotsford Centre
March 30 Trail, BC The Bailey Theatre
April 1 Cranbrook, BC Western Financial Place
April 2 Lethbridge, AB Enmax Centre Arena
April 4 Calgary, AB Deerfoot Inn & Casino
April 17 Lac La Biche, AB The Bold Centre
April 18 Sedgewick, AB Wildrose Rec Centre
May 9 Fort McMurray, AB Nexen Fieldhouse
June 6 Estevan, SK Affinity Place