Eric Church Gets HONEST About Being Fired by Rascal Flatts

Eric Church recently shared a very candid account of how he handled Rascal Flatts firing him from their 2006 "Me & My Gang" Tour. Eric Church held nothing back when admitting that what he and his team did to Rascal Flatts infuriated them. Eric Church may have pulled off one of the biggest trolls in Country music history!
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[@sandiloumac2778]

He signed a contract. Made a commitment to open for the band, then changed his mind. At the time The Flatts were massive in the music industry. They've offered huge exposure to many opening acts who've gone on to big things. In addition, they donated $millions to Vanderbilt Medical and other charitable orgs and remain active in their community. You don't need to like the Flatts, but you do need to respect them.

[@bigrig4385]

Vanderbilt Medical is more corrupt than the music industry is. Maybe they should've just donated instruments to needy kids or started their own (legitimate) charity.

[@michelleellis8383]

Love this man. No one like him in country music.

[@beverlydavis2368]

Major Eric Church fan BUT we all have rules to follow when we work for someone. It’s basic respect. If his salary had been affected by the extra fees, then maybe he would have been able to understand.

[@radicalreactions1633]

That and the fact that, I don't know where the narrator gets his info from but this DID NOT work in Church's favor. He's got what? ONE real hit song, that's bloody pitiful. The guy can't sing for ish.

[@JustMe-gn6yf]

​@@radicalreactions1633everyone is entitled to a opinion but getting fired by poppy rascal flatts was a great career move for him and I don't know where you learned to count but he's had a few hits and won entertainer of the year

[@JG0RDON24]

Do you know what being an outlaw entails

[@micachu76]

I saw him in Raleigh on Friday. He played an entire encore set after 11pm. I can assure, he doesn't care too much about rules.

[@abitoutside1973]

are you high?@@radicalreactions1633

[@StephanieJPresley]

Love Eric Church!!

[@vickielowe4632]

Good for being your self ! 👍

[@toddclark332]

Hey it's always something in this business but you gotta love them for doing it ❤

[@jscottpappas]

If what Eric did doesn't capture the essence of "rock n' roll," than i don't know what does! 'Some serious Hank Williams and Waylon Jennings shit right there! I also understand the comments below that he was in the wrong...I agree with those comments, he was in the wrong and he deserved to get fired but oh well. Great he stood up for his beliefs and antagonized Rascall Flatts, and i'd say it all worked out well! Kudos Eric! Rascall flats could have very easily deducted the overage fines from his comp...a well thought out contract and a sharp R.Flatts manager could have handled that. But I'm glad Eric did what he did, LOVE his music and his spirit.

[@JerriMichele-vc3lb]

Congratulations 🎉 Eric Church!!❤

[@Carolina_Berean]

So we have Eric to blame for TS? 😅

[@kevinfarrell3121]

Not gonna lie, I laughed really hard at this!

[@chas1981]

I definitely side with R.L… Eric sounds like a child

[@SCZEPANIK]

I stand behind Eric Church. Thank you Rascal Flatts for firing Eric... Any publicity is good publicity 🎉 Keep on keeping on Eric Church!!!

[@benstrickland8876]

Eric Church seems like a terrible person for this.

[@dorawoody]

Love Eric Chruch

[@Ericchurch11]

Smile, thanks for your love and support towards me ❤🌹

[@krystalh21]

I love Rascal Flatts and Eric Church. But thus far in my 42 years of life hold Eric's concert a few years ago as the worst show I've ever been to. The instruments were way too loud and you couldn't hear his voice. Worst 120 bucks spent in a long time

[@radicalreactions1633]

Not that anyone really wants to hear his voice since he can't sing. And clearly he hasn't learned because he doesn't listen, he thinks he's a God.

[@chas1981]

💯💯💯

[@elvirap592]

TRUE COUNTRY 👍

[@shae482]

Maybe if he took them glasses off he could see a clock better and leave the stage. No matter how big you are or how big you think you are rules are rules. Hank Jr, brooks and Dunn and Vince gill who are arguably bigger than rascal Flatts have all opened for em and respected their set times. They’ve been in the business long enough to know how things are. Church was a newbie who got thrown into one of the best selling tours at that time. Should’ve been enough for him. Most newer artists would’ve been over the moon about a opportunity like that

[@radicalreactions1633]

Hank-on-Crank Jr, ain't bigger than anybody. The other two acts don't have overinflated egos, despite the fact that they could.

[@DavidPearl23]

I think it’s a bit of a weird pairing, Eric Church, and Rascal Flatts. I don’t understand why they picked him for the tour.

[@joannahodge6821]

You go Eric that's the way to do it F them you are so damn Awesome 💯🔥🔥🔥 nobody can change that, LOVE your music 4 life🍻🧡🤍frm tenn

[@kathykean6847]

Eric's a Rebal. We need more Eric's.

[@vickileitner1592]

❤😊 I had seen them on that tour with Taylor Swift in Peoria, Illinois but didn't know anything about this. I saw you in St Louis and it was actually a better concert than theirs put together ❤️ 😊 Love you Eric Church! 😍

[@radicalreactions1633]

That's because you clearly have no taste if you think Taylor Twit can sing. lol.

[@melissaconklin5388]

I bet Rascal Flatts thought they would hurt Eric Church by giving him the the boot but all it did was made him stronger and better in my opinion then they were. I love me some Eric Church.

[@radicalreactions1633]

Another delusional mo that doesn't realize that Loser Church had ONE HIT.

[@hibhibb5429]

I think RF wanted to get rid of someone who can't follow simple directions and be respectful. Screw Eric!!! Such a classless man child loser.

[@normaatchley7235]

I love a REBEL.

[@radicalreactions1633]

You mean a traitor with no talent?

[@carlapsalms2334]

Sounds like he resented being an opener.. honestly

[@radicalreactions1633]

Probably, he's just another delusional, talentless hack that thinks he's better than everyone.

[@BamaSteph]

I love him! They were just mad that he was already bigger than them!

[@kirish43]

Bob Seger picked him up

[@MichaelBrown-gh2mc]

Rascal who?

[@crystalperdue2663]

Eric Church puts on one hell of a show love all of his music

[@radicalreactions1633]

On what planet?

[@Ericchurch11]

Smile, thanks for your love and support towards me ❤🌹

[@judi3369]

I Freaking Love Eric!!! 💙😎🎶

[@kenhagerman1301]

Been a fan of Eric Church since he was lead in the house band at our local country bar outside Atlanta. Always knew he was going to make it big. He plays for the crowd…period. RF was the boy band of country, great harmonies, but not truly country. Eric is the real deal. Keep the great music coming!

[@brucetitus4866]

If I get stoned and sing all night long it's a family tradition

[@danaecarpenter2312]

That’s hilarious 😂

[@isuru4467]

I love Rascal flatts but i love more Eric Church.

[@shamus248]

I feel like this story gets talked about nonstop

[@MYBB90]

Eric Church was still in the wrong. It wasn’t unreasonable for Flatts to let him go

[@notaylorhere]

Eric Church you rock! Rascal who?

[@radicalreactions1633]

Charlotte Church, yes. Erica Church, who? Oh, you mean the ONE-HIT WONDER!

[@drumhead75]

@@radicalreactions1633sounds like a butt hurt bro country fan to me. Stick with listening to FGL and Brantley Gilbert.

[@francesherman9083]

Sounds like he's a child that couldn't follow directions😅

[@radicalreactions1633]

Which explains his terrible songs.

[@robertduley5446]

He knew from the get go, he was not an opener 🔥🤘

[@nmbr6kid]

When you’re employed, you have a boss. You follow instructions. Ignoring that is NOT cool. That’s pure low class, regardless of talent.

[@Kristine_202]

Eric can't hear you. He's laughing all the way to the bank.

[@ladydj0]

His nasty attitude caught up to him at CMA 2023! He got booed off stage because the crowd couldn’t stand his new music and were leaving while he was performing. So he pouted and ran back stage. Meanwhile Taylor Swift has a pennical award (only 4 given in music history)

[@eloisetankersley2845]

Love you Eric

[@spencerallegra]

The too long thing I understand but too loud? Really? Either way EC has always been too good for RF anyways

[@radicalreactions1633]

And you've always been too delusional to have taste.

[@davewollenberg1518]

Taylor ought to come back to country, full time

[@radicalreactions1633]

Why? She can't sing no matter where she is.

[@rogerthater1211]

​@@radicalreactions1633amen to that

[@anjledube7026]

I Hate it That was a good band from Ohio rascal And I Love me some Eric church He has one bad a** Living in Ohio I got to know these dudes they were pretty awesome then I moved to South Carolina After around around the ground Air Force And went to see the group again Just to say hello and they remembered of course they can't Forget an angel dooby They sure didn't for when I showed up on their bus delivering cake after one of their concerts to reward them with liquor and cake from the control venue that I was working at I was the bartender Needless to say I've met Eric church as well what a gentleman and a great But for them to pick out Taylor over anybody else she makes me sick to my stomach But that's OK I'll keep the albums because they're worth money Autographed By all including Eric church I love you Eric But since the band broke up And on their own ways it's no wonder everybody was trying to be a boss over everybody else

[@TwinTurboToyota]

He deserved it. Follow the rules or get fired

[@kellisargeant8417]

Eric is doing pretty good without rascal flats both got good songs rascal flats retired Eric hasn't he's enjoying his career nobody cares.what happen

[@Kristine_202]

To the people saying that Eric should have honored his contract...What you're missing is that he was BETTER than Rascal Flatts and the audience knew it. They didn't want him to stop playing. I saw it with my own two eyes. In fact, I barely knew who Eric was before the show, he had one song out, and I was a big Flatts fan. But after I left that concert, I started listening to Church non-stop and haven't listened to Rascal Flatts since. (Are they even still together? I honestly don't know.) IDC if he broke his contract, he was just giving the audience what they wanted. (They probably felt the same way when Taylor Swift took over for him. If Rascal Flatts didn't want this to happen, maybe don't book opening acts that put on a better show than you. 🤷‍♀)

[@trendaivey6906]

Love Eric Fucking Church!!!

[@Ericchurch11]

Smile, thanks for your love and support towards me ❤🌹

[@LindaHall-fy1ox]

He's better and more talented

[@radicalreactions1633]

Kee telling yourself that, one-hit wonder fan.

[@Ericchurch11]

Smile, thanks for your love and support towards me ❤🌹

[@susancrabb5870]

Give Taylor Swift career

[@user-nd7dd9pi3l]

Rascal Flatts ain't even country music anyway, they should be touring in the pop scene somewhere, def a better fit with Taylor swift, Brittany spears, Beyonce etc 😂😂

[@randywhipple1312]

Eric church is way better than riscaldamento flags, sawhim in concert a few years ago ,would definitely go again,would not waste my money on rascsl flats

[@radicalreactions1633]

You should waste some money on edjamacation and taste, schmo.

[@DennetteLivingston]

I love Eric I hate roadkill rascal Flatts

[@pslyarnbarn]

Eric is better than Rascal Flatts and where are they now ?

[@jackcollins5818]

That's only cuz Rascal Flatts were scared he was out doing now knowing this I will never listen to another Rascal Flatts song

[@junkyardhero5202]

To many rule followers in the comments. That's what is wrong with America today.

[@brandyannette1778]

MLMR for eric church

[@tomlorenzen4062]

Rascal Fats

[@alioreo2451]

Good for Eric!Glad he stood up to RF and finished his commitment. RF, in my opinion, are over rated and always have been.

[@jeanniemainzer8551]

Every time I have heard them live, the lead singer is off key.

[@judi3369]

Truth!!!

[@shae482]

not following rules and following the group around like a stalker isn’t “standing up”. It’s a ego problem.

[@radicalreactions1633]

@@jeanniemainzer8551 Maybe because YOU'RE tone-deaf. Erica sings off-key on the radio.

[@radicalreactions1633]

He DIDN'T finish his "commitment," mo, he was FIRED. He has NO RIGHT to "stand up to" the BOSSES OF THE TOUR. RF's tours SELL, HIS DON'T. Your opinion doesn't count when the facts show that they're not overrated, they get exactly what they deserve because THEY are talented. You just have no taste.

[@creepin4u2]

Blah blah blah 😆

[@rosedavis2650]

I dont really care...sorry..people need to get along..

[@radicalreactions1633]

Why are you here then?

[@jodyjackson51]

Why does Gary Levox look like someone’s lesbian aunt on the thumbnail pic?

[@radicalreactions1633]

Why can't you write in any form of English if you're going to TRY to insult someone?

[@Crottinger]

Sounds like Eric church can’t follow directions

[@TNGuy901]

The real fan base respects rules and parameters. Stop trying to rewrite Waylon. The rule breakers came before you and broke those walls down. You aren’t a martyr so stop trying to be.

[@billliddle6216]

Flatts just jealous ERIC CHURCH IS WAY BETTER

[@lauraduffy9055]

Love Eric Church!