Carolina fans unite!  Our own hometown boy [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Eric Church[/lastfm] is taking to the road in early 2012 to headline his first tour, Blood, Sweat & Beers.  Not just that, but it’s an arena tour with [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Brantley Gilbert[/lastfm]!  And guess what?  He’s got multiple Carolina dates!  Get all the details below.

“I have never been more excited to begin a tour than this one. The band and I are committed to emptying the tank every night and delivering the best show we can,” Church tells CMT.  And if you want to get up close and personal with your “Homeboy”, Eric will have limited Put A Drink In Your Hand VIP packages for $199 at each date.  Each package includes premium seating, a pre-show party, an exclusive acoustic set from Eric, signed merch and tons more!

Dates:

Jan. 19: Fort Smith, Ark.
Jan. 20: Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Jan. 21: Southaven, Miss.
Jan. 26: Madison, Wis.
Jan. 27: Saginaw, Mich.
Jan. 28: Terre Haute, Ind.

Feb. 2: Savannah, Ga.
Feb. 3: Knoxville, Tenn.
Feb. 4: Norfolk, Va.
Feb. 16:Greenville, S.C.
Feb. 17: Salisbury, Md.
Feb. 18: Greensboro, N.C.
Feb. 23: Battle Creek, Mich.
Feb. 24: Cleveland
Feb. 25: Fort Wayne, Ind.

March 1: Portland, Maine
March 2: Lowell, Mass.
March 3: Indiana, Pa.
March 8: Oklahoma City
March 10: Orange Beach, Ala.

No info on when tickets will go on sale, but we’re guessing VERY soon!