Eric Church’s Chief has reached a new milestone. The collection, which was released last July, was certified gold months ago and is now fast-approaching platinum in the U.S. It has now also been certified gold in Canada, which is more than 40,000 copies sold. His single, “Springsteen,” has also reached gold certification in digital sales north of the border, as well. These achievements are in addition to his already gold single, “Drink in My Hand” in Canada and platinum certification in the U.S. The album has not only been critically acclaimed, but fans have also devoured copies of Chief, making it one of the top-selling albums of the year. Eric takes his time when making a new record, and the process of recording Chief was no different. “I drive my producer [Jay Joyce] crazy,” says Eric, “‘cause we get our fill of each other when we’re in [the studio], you know – me calling him and texting him at 3am.”

He’s currently enjoying Top 10 status in both the U.S. and Canada with his latest single, “Springsteen.”

AUDIO: When working on a new album, Eric Church analyzes and worries over every single detail.

Eric Church (overanalyzes records) OC: …each other [after finishing the record].” :10

“Everything, every beat, everything. I drive my producer [Jay Joyce] crazy, ‘cause we get our fill of each other when we’re in [the studio], you know – me calling him and texting him at 3am, so we take a break from each other [after finishing the record].”

To say Lady Antebellum had a meteoric rise to fame would be an understatement. In less than three years, the Nashville trio has become one of the most successful — and awarded — country acts in the world.

This month, the Need You Now hitmakers partnered with Lipton on a special initiative to benefit the tornado-ravaged community of Henryville, Indiana.

ETOnline caught up with Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley to talk all about this delicious relationship, when fans can expect new music and what they cite as their “We Made It!” moment.

Alan Jackson will give fans a sneak peek of his upcoming album, Thirty Miles West, when he takes to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday (May 8th). During a 30-minute set, Alan will perform some of his greatest hits along with the new material. The superstar’s portion of the show will be taped for a later airing on GAC’s Noteworthy at the Opry. Little Big Town, Thompson Square and Chris Young are also scheduled to perform at the Opry on Tuesday.

• Thirty Miles West is scheduled to be released June 5th, under a partnership between EMI Records Nashville and ACR (Alan’s Country Records).

AUDIO: Alan Jackson says performing on the Grand Ole Opry, especially in the early days of his career, was intimidating.

AJ (Opry) OC: …with the Opry. :13

“I mean, it’s always tough in the early days to go out on the Opry, just because it’s intimidating, you know – the wood floor and all that greats like Hank and everybody stood on, and then just the whole atmosphere that goes along with the Opry.”

The Own The Night 2012 World Tour is always a blast. And half the fun happens backstage in the Lady A Lounge!

Luke Bryan and his camera guy, Black Mike, do a little “body flight” while he was recently in Orange Beach, Alabama, during his performance at the Amphitheater at the Wharf.

Lady Antebellum are back on the road and taking on The Big Apple in the latest episode of Webisode Wednesday!

In the latest episode of DBTV, go behind the scenes of Dierks Bentley‘s No. 1 party for “Home” at Arnold’s Country Kitchen, a renowned meat and 3 in Nashville. Also, take a look at what’s coming up in future episodes!

In other news, Dierks recently filmed the “5-1-5-0” music video in a mud bog outside Savannah, Georgia.

In this week’s Urban Developments episode, Keith Urban takes you backstage at a couple shows this week, including one with a VERY well dressed crowd!