It all started with 88 keys! Eric began performing on an old upright piano at his parents' tavern, The KORN KRIB, along with Sunday services at the Latham United Methodist Church. Growing up on a farm in Latham, Illinois, family, love, and hometown memories are the inspiration behind Eric’s music. Eric’s music has garnered over 16 Million streams with featured placement on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and Pandora playlists along with over 100k independent playlists. Eric has performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show, filmed at the Grand Ole Opry house, as part of a special tribute to CreatiVets. Eric’s passion for helping veterans through music led to the releases of “I’ll See You Again” and “The Man I Love To Hate,” co-written and performed by Eric. Both singles were released by Big Machine Label Group and featured on Spotify’s Veteran’s Day Country Compilation playlist and 9/11: Never Forget playlist. Eric is signed with Bow to Stern Group headed by Grammy-nominated producer Matt McClure. Touring across the country, Eric has opened shows for such artists as Chris Stapleton, Rodney Atkins, Lee Brice, Charlie Worsham, Phil Vassar, Clint Black, Jana Kramer, Craig Morgan, Jim Brickman, and the list goes on. His latest EP, Hey Maker released in 2023 and he continues to release new music to his fans every 6-8 weeks through Bow To Stern Records and ONErpm distribution.