I went to my dad when I was 17 and said, 'I want to be a country music star.' Which every dad loves to hear. And he said, 'I want you to go to college.' So we had a discussion. And I'm pretty stubborn. I'm a lot like him. And he said, 'If you go to college and graduate, I'll pay your first six months of rent in Nashville.' So he bribed me.

Capitol Nashville showed an interest and watched him perform but they were yet to be convinced enough to offer a recording contract. The record company's attitude changed after he started working with producer Jay Joyce. The strong sound and direction the two forged together finally convinced Capitol Nashville that he was ready.

Kenneth Eric Church (born May 3 1977) is an American country music singer-songwriter.  1 album includes the singles "Homeboy" "Drink in My Hand" which became his first No.