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10 Songs you didn’t know Eric Church wrote for other Artists!
Eric Church has built a reputation as one of country music’s most fearless and authentic voices.
Known for his electrifying live performances and gritty, emotional songwriting, Church has earned a loyal fanbase by doing things his own way—from releasing genre-defying albums to speaking his mind when it counts.
While many know him for hits like “Springsteen,” “Drink in My Hand,” and “Record Year,” what some may not realize is that Eric’s songwriting talents extend far beyond his own discography.
Over the years, Church has written dozens of songs that never made it onto his albums. Instead, these hidden gems were discovered and recorded by other artists—many of whom have turned them into standout tracks of their own.
Whether it’s a deep cut or a chart-topper, these songs all share the raw emotion and storytelling that make Church’s writing so impactful.
In this article, we’re spotlighting 10 songs you may not have known were shaped by Eric Church’s pen—tracks that prove his influence runs deeper than just his own releases.
1. Quittin’ Time – Morgan Wallen
Written by Eric Church, Luke Laird, and Josh Thompson
2. My Song Will Never Die – Luke Combs
Written by Eric Church, Travis Meadows and Jonathan Singleton
3. Jacksonville To Jackson Hole – The Wild Feathers
Written by Eric Church and Casey Beathard.
4. Don’t Blame It On Whiskey – Jon Pardi and Lauren Alaina
Written by Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Luke Laird and Michael Heeney.
5. Wildfire – Zac Brown Band
Written by Eric Church, Zac Brown, Wyatt Durrette, Liz Rose, Clay Cook.
6. We Were – Keith Urban
Written by Eric Church, Ryan Tyndell, and Jeff Hyde. Eric also recorded a duet of the song alongside Keith Urban. Yeah, it’s better.
7. Life Off My Years – Lee Brice
Written by Eric Church, Michael Heeney, Jeff Hyde.
8. All Alright – Zac Brown Band
Written by Eric Church, Zac Brown, Jimmy De Martini, Wyatt Durrette, John Driskell Hopkins.
9. The World Needs A Drink – Terri Clark
Written by Eric Church and Casey Beathard.
10. You, Me And The River – Chris Janson
Written by Eric Church
