Eric Church, 'Country Music Jesus' — Story Behind the Song

One of the most thought-provoking songs on Eric Church‘s chart-topping, Grammy-nominated ‘Chief’ album is ‘Country Music Jesus.’ Co-written by the country star and Jeremy Spillman, the song laments those who think country music needs “saving” by someone who’s “preaching from the book of Johnny Cash.” Inside, Church explains to The Boot the story behind the song’s lyrics.

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