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Eric Church Set for NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”

The NBC late night scene continues to be populated by country superstars.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” which has played host to names like Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Lady Antebellum, Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean and Big & Rich in recent weeks, will next offer its stage to Eric Church.

Church, whose “The Outsiders” had one of the best sales weeks of 2014 and whose “Talladega” is currently working its way up the country airplay chart, will perform on the October 15 edition of the show. Shailene Woodley and Michael Shannon will serve as the night’s interview guests.

Other upcoming musical performers on “Tonight” include Bobby Shmurda and Sam Smith.

Thursday, October 9: Guests include: Steve Carell, Julianne Hough and musical guest Philip Selway featuring the Dap-Kings. Show 0142

Friday, October 10: Guests include: Jada Pinkett Smith, Nick Kroll and musical guest Bobby Shmurda with the Roots. Show 0143

Monday, October 13: Guests include Zach Galifianakis and Casey Wilson. Show 0144

Tuesday, October 14: Guests include Emma Stone, Logan Lerman and musical guest Sam Smith. Show 0145

Wednesday, October 15: Guests include Shailene Woodley, Michael Shannon and musical guest Eric Church. Lenny Pickett sits-in with The Roots. Show 0146

Brian Cantor

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