Eric Church-new album

Eric Church, whose new album, “The Outsiders,” blends a raucous call to arms with darker, introspective songs.

“Maybe I’m getting old, but I feel like I’ve seen it at every part of my career,” he said. “It happens in every genre, but we often play follow the leader with what works, and it really waters down the music. If you’re doing something just for success, it’s forgettable. You might have hits, but it won’t last.”

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