Born and raised in Southern Indiana, Eric grew up with many musical influences. But it was watching "Hee Haw" on Saturday nights with his grandmother that sparked Eric's interest in performing. Eric made his singing debut at an elementary school talent show in third grade, singing Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler" The response that he received from that show only encouraged him more. Performing in some junior high and high school plays helped ease any stage fright and singing with the a cappella choir helped with vocal control. But like most teenagers in Indiana, Eric spent a great deal of time playing sports. Concentrating on basketball, baseball, and tennis. Then in 1986 when his older brother Todd gave him a tape of Randy Travis, Eric was hooked. Travis's influence, along with George Strait, Alabama, and finally a singer named Garth, helped Eric made the decision that a music career was in his future.

Eric originally attended college in Fort Wayne, Indiana to pursue athletics. But in 1995, with the encouragement of family and friends, Eric moved to Nashville to pursue his dream. Transferring to Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Eric accomplished his first goal and graduated in 1997 with a degree in Mass Communications. After graduation, Eric held many jobs around Nashville - everything from picking up golf balls at a driving range to working at management and publishing companies.

Eric has been in Nashville a while now, and has learned the music business inside and out - not only how it works, but also what is needed to compete and succeed. Honing his talents by performing at clubs throughout Nashville and doing shows on the road, Eric gives his all when he is on stage or in the studio. With his wide vocal range and diverse style, Eric's music spans a wide range of emotion from the anticipation of a Friday night out with the boys to the passion of a loving soul mate, or heartbreak of the one that got away. In a day and time when pop dominates the music world and many country artists seem more concerned about crossover success, Eric is not afraid to do what he loves in traditional country music. Whether on stage or in the studio, Eric's high energy and vocal intensity combine to create a sound that has gained support and demands attention.