Eric Dodge performs at St. George Concert in the Park
By Gary Sanders
Eric Dodge will perform at the next St. George Concert in the Park May 13 at 7:30 at Vernon Worthen Park in St. George. The concert is free and open to the public.
Dodge discovered his passion for singing in the most heartfelt of ways. While always having a strong love for music, his greatest fear was to share that passion publicly. On Sept. 11, 2001, as our great country suffered a terrorist attack, Dodge was on a cruise ship outside of Mexico. That fateful day was when Dodge made his decision to no longer be afraid. He stepped up to the microphone aboard the ship to share his voice and love of music. He was no longer willing to let his fear keep him from what was truly his gift to the world. He opened up his heart and sang Garth Brooks’ song “The Dance.” After his performance, a passenger approached him and encouraged him to pursue a singing career. Just as many others were changed by the events of 9/11, Dodge took her words to heart and decided to follow his heart into the world of country music.
Eric has worked with Seth Riggs, vocal coach to the Stars in Hollywood, and from there was sent to train with Jeffrey Skouson in Las Vegas. Thanks to these great coaches, Eric began sharing his talents professionally in 2003. He’s performed hundreds of shows all over the United States and Canada. He has opened for many of Nashville’s finest country music stars including the late Chris LeDoux, Diamond Rio, Little Texas, John Michael Montgomery, Justin Moore, Collin Raye, SheDAISY, Terri Clark, Julianne Hough, Clint Black, Travis Tritt, Lorrie Morgan, Pam Tillis, and Carrie Underwood at the Stadium of Fire Fourth of July celebration in Provo in front of over 50,000 people.
Dodge has been featured in America’s largest country music magazine, “Country Weekly,” on several occasions and on the popular website Music News Nashville. He was also recognized as “New Country Star Best Male Vocalist.” Eric has also appeared live on many television shows. While performing on Good Things Utah on ABC 4, he met the very popular author and website mentor Marla Cilley (aka the FlyLady) of flylady.net. She was so impressed with his performance that she asked him to record a song titled “Why Not Today,” which prompted the release of Dodge’s album titled “Why Not Today.” Since then, Dodge has accompanied FlyLady to many of her nationwide events where he has performed and been welcomed by thousands.
Dodge has recorded many of his albums at OmniSound Studios in Nashville where he worked with the best producers, songwriters, and musicians. In March of 2006, his first radio single, “Anything for You,” was released and hit No. 19 on the New Music Weekly Independent Artists chart. His second country album, “Why Not Today,” reached No. 3 on Amazon’s best-seller list, and his album “A Christmas Wish” sold thousands worldwide in its first season released. His fourth album, “Home to Me,” was released in April 2010. “Unplugged Journey” was a limited-release album and was released in November 2011. “A Fork In The Road,” a collection of Broadway and other hit songs, was release in August 2012. In 2013, Eric produced his gospel CD titled “Never Walk Alone,” and in 2014, Eric’s greatest hits CD was released, titled “Ultimate Collection.” In 2015, Dodge wrote and released his signature self-help book “Why Not Today? Face Your Fears and Chase Your Dreams,” a book about creating the life you were meant to live. Dodge continues to produce and release new music and books to this day and has released eight full-length albums and two books to date. In 2013, Eric released his debut book, “Baby Steps to Music Industry Success.” It is a book about Dodge’s journey and all the small steps he took that got him the music career and recognition he has today. Dodge is also a member of the National Speakers Association where he gives musical keynote events across corporate America.
Dodge is a country boy at heart. When not on stage performing his favorite country songs, you can find him out riding horses or four-wheelers or camping out at his family’s ranch. He loves anything outdoors including fishing and hiking. Summer, winter, spring, or fall, his favorite moments are sleeping outside by the campfire under the stars. From the brim of his hat to the tips of his boots, he is a true country boy.
For more information about Eric’s performances and past events as well as his press page and media files, go to ericdodge.com.
Sponsored by the City of St. George with funding from the City of St. George RAP Tax, the Utah Division of Arts and Museums and the National Endowment for the Arts. Concert in the Park 2019 Series is free to the public. Don’t miss the second Monday of each month April through September. Park seating is available. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, food, and family. For more information, call (435) 627-4525.
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