Why Rascal Flatts Fired Eric Church

Rascal Flatts and Eric Church clashed after Eric Church was accused of disregarding Rascal Flatts' rules. Eric Church and Rascal Flatts are two powerhouse names in Country music and this conflict played a hand in making it all possible. Amazing to see something so controversial turn into such a success.
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[@YaYaPaBla]

When you agree to open for another group, be respectful and do what you’re hired to do. Don’t be a jerk.

[@WoodyRides]

You are talking about something that happened years ago

[@pauIlo]

​@@WoodyRides Even that, it's valid for today.

[@WoodyRides]

@@pauIlo I bet you hound you spouse about something they did years ago to.

[@pauIlo]

​@@WoodyRides I started to listen to Rascal recently, so KZbin was recommending this video everywhere, a coincidence that I was searching for Eric Church, I noticed that he was involved with Rascal Flatts on this video, I just went to check, and I didn't think Eric was disrespectful.

[@BruceJC75]

Can’t blame them for firing him. That’s totally disrespectful.

[@tenbroeck1958]

I'm not a big Rascal Flatts fan, but that was totally disrespectful. He was trying to make his Waylin Jenning rebel image more than anything.

[@barrysmith1654]

Waylon

[@therambunctiousrobloxian9323]

Jennings

[@douggarrett5288]

Waylin Jenning ????? Now that's disrespectful !

[@williammills8953]

Eric church is a liberal prodigy. I never liked his music. Never will. He will never be a Waylon Jennings.

[@therambunctiousrobloxian9323]

@@williammills8953 I 100% agree he will never be like Waylon. Ironically, the only song I like of his is one about another liberal prodigy. Can't say I'm super proud of it

[@lindatimmons3675]

Never seen Eric Church in concert, but have seen Rascall Flatts. When you are opening act you should have the decency to be on time. Him being 90mins late cuts into R F show time. Eric is scheduled for a certain amount of time so that the headliner can get their full show time in. Afterall a concert is only 3 hrs. total with about 30 mins for take down of one and set up of the other.

[@angiebeasley2868]

I lived where Church is from & was working at the local newspaper & he was to do a podcast. I met him & just from my experience meeting him, he was not nice & just literally didn't want to be bothered with his shades on & his limo. I wasn't impressed. He seemed very in to himself & big headed.

[@scott643]

Lol Eric an Toby Keith should hang out together. I’m sure they both would have a blast. Toby I always thought was cool till I seen how he acts to the fans in public off the stage. I guess every class of music has its circle jerks lol .

[@bruceowings5307]

I'm not gay in any way shape or form ,but dude takes his shades off homeboy gotta case of ugly ,..

[@Jason-si8iu]

@@scott643 how did he act???

[@scott643]

@@Jason-si8iu like a pompous asshole that’s a good description. He ( Toby) had some young fans approach him an ask if he could give them an autograph. They had kids there that was glad to see him because of his celebrity status. He talked down to them , acted like an idiot to them , and turned those smiles those kids had completely off. That’s how he acted . He might go on and forget them but the way they remember him is transferred to anyone one they talk to about him . I live around real close the parts where he lives and anyone that’s met him all have the same kind of story of their encounters with him. His restaurant in downtown Okc is a place most everyone around here has been too. And anyone of them that’s come across his Plath all have the same kind of story about how rude , and how he treated them . Everyone of these people I’m speaking of wouldn’t waist any of their money going to one of his shows , eat in his restaurant again or watch any of his videos. No class

[@19holly19]

His sunglasses are prescribed to him. Lighting has something to do with it but I don't know what it's called but he doesn't wear them inside to be a douchebag. I am only speaking on the comment about his sunglasses but I wasn't there to see how he acted.

[@OTHDogDad]

There are almost certainly three sides to this story (like every argument): Rascal Flatts’ side; Eric Church’s side; and the Truth.

[@stricknine8623]

Thats not a hard and fast rule. Some times, there are only two sides to a story the side telling the truth and the side lying. Both people (sides) are not necessarily lying. That is a bit nonsensical.

[@pedrosaucedo9200]

It’s not that any of them are lying. But each one is telling “their” truth.

[@stevebuchanan4829]

This is such old and forgotten news. Thanks for dredging it up like it happened yesterday.

[@RandyBadour]

This isn't being "cool". To have that tour at that stage in his career it really should have been something he was extremely gracious for. Folks true colors shine through but its up to you to believe them. It doesn't matter if you like Rascal Flatts or not...its flat out disrespect and purposefully done. NOT COOL

[@crystalandlloyddurston9148]

They are both great!! But rules are rules in life we must follow. When theres a time frame we have to also follow. When your opening for someone that's how fast things can change ..And family is family in country business!!

[@adonnat63]

When this story first came out it was like Church was a member of the group and was “fired”, not that he was “fired” from the tour. I’m glad you covered this and straightened it out. I knew that I had no memory of Eric Church ever being a member of Rascal Flatts.

[@bruceowings5307]

Uhhhh derrrrrrrrrr!!

[@howtodraw527]

Church is not to nice. Not country

[@Stonecoldsteveharvey]

When your an opener you do what your told and do it !! Especially to the biggest country stars at that time

[@jodycarpenter3444]

Ughhh. Unless your Eric Church! It’s pretty obvious it worked out in the end for Eric..

[@xDamageProducer]

Not if it is a shitty band. Which Rascal Flats is.

[@Stonecoldsteveharvey]

@@xDamageProducer this isn’t about your opinion on rascal flatts! It’s the fact that Eric was not at their level at that time which means what he did was wrong

[@xDamageProducer]

@@Stonecoldsteveharvey Rascal Flats being a shitty band is fact. Not opinion.

[@Stonecoldsteveharvey]

@@xDamageProducer opinion

[@Gashouse69]

Here's the thing. As the opening act you are employed which means you have a boss. RF took the time to explain to him why time limits are so important. And to be nice enough to add time at beginning only to have him show late and then go over 20min definitely shows a lack of respect. Can't blame them from firing him. Hiring Swifty to replace him however is another question all together. I would take talent over punctuality every time personally speaking. 😆

[@westyw.4235]

Are you kidding me? TS has written or co-written almost ALL of her own music. EC has 17 to his name. Maybe refocus your idea of talent, he can also barely stay on pitch live.

[@Gashouse69]

@@westyw.4235 I'm no fan of either artist. But given the choice of which I would prefer to see live it would hands down be Eric Church. There is only so many break up songs a person can take in one sitting. Perhaps if I were a 14yr old girl I would feel differently.

[@westyw.4235]

Fair point. I will claim not giving him enough attention to make a definitive evaluation. The fraudulent "bad boy" image, wearing sunglasses everywhere, etc just makes me sick. I got into TS bc my ex's kids worshipped her at the time.

[@Gashouse69]

@@westyw.4235 In all fairness regarding the sunglasses. He has an eye problem and the glasses are medically prescribed.

[@westyw.4235]

Thanks for that👍

[@Chrystal_Hendrix]

Well, I agree with their decision to fire him as his behavior was disrespectful to Rascal Flatts, The Crew who gets the stages set up and to the people who paid money to come see the headliner. Definitely A-hole behavior from Eric Church.

[@princessangerloo5905]

Don’t get me wrong.. I LOVE Church’s music.. it’s legendary.. However, we saw him in March and he was an hour and a half late starting.. when he finally came on stage he didn’t say anything about being late. It really rubbed me the wrong way. An hour and a half late is significant and I felt like he should at least have said he was sorry or explained why they were so behind

[@TessLynnW]

He's almost always an hour and 20 minutes late for his shows. No respect for anyone's time but his own. Idc how many tickets are scanned at the time. (People show up later because everyone knows he's always around an hour and a half late.) If your show is scheduled for 7, then you go on around 7. People may have to work the next day. Other people don't seem to cross his mind. 🙄

[@missypitts4135]

FYI, he waits until a certain % of tickets are scanned before coming out, don’t blame him, blame the people waiting to get there. I’ve seen him 10 times in concert, each concert had their own feel. I was at his concert at the Nashville stadium, and I was at his concert in Pittsburgh when most of his band had Covid, he is the best entertainer!

[@MrHabitat009]

Boo f’n hoo

[@TessLynnW]

@@missypitts4135If you actually read my post, you'd see that I already addressed that ridiculousness. He was showing up an hour and a half late long BEFORE covid and he'll probably still be doing it long after. "Blame the people waiting to get there?" Are you kidding me?😳🙄🤦🏻‍♀️ No. He's the artist. If the show is *SCHEDULED* to start at 7:00, then you start sometime around 7:00. He doesn't need to wait 'until a certain number of tickets are scanned.' 🙄 That's not an excuse whatsoever. He's the ONLY artist I've ever been aware of that consistently 99% of the time starts an hour and a half freaking after he's scheduled to go on. (Ever think some people show up late now because they know that 99% of the time he's going to start an hour and a half late??) You think each show had its own feel? What does that have to do with anything?? Literally nothing. 🙄 Whatever unique feel you think each show has, I guarantee you the one thing they have in common is that they all started around an hour and 20 minutes late. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Absolutely not. You start ON TIME. If someone shows up late for the show then that's on them if they miss some songs. It's ridiculous. *People have lives. People have kids to get home to, babysitters to relieve and jobs to get to the next day.* What excuse does he have for the Rascal Flatts situation? Showing up late and not stopping at the appropriate time costing them thousands of dollars? Can't use the old 'waiting for tickets to be scanned excuse on that one.' 👍 ( Or why he's so drunk during some of his shows causing them to be an utter disappointment and definitely not worth the ticket cost? Can't make sure you're sober for 3 freakin hours? 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️) My 'hobby' used to be traveling and attending shows. I had friends in the industry who would hook me up at times. I've been to hundreds of various shows over the course of my lifetime. Again, he's the ONLY artist I know of that starts around an hour and 20 minutes late for 99% of his shows. Give me a break. Start showing up on time and people will learn to be there around the time listed. Like I said, if someone misses some songs that's part of the natural consequences of showing up late. What would happen if you showed up for work everyday an hour and 20 minutes late? You think that would fly? You don't put people out like that. Especially when they're paying to see you. It's irresponsible, rude, and inconveniences a lot of people. Unacceptable.

[@princessangerloo5905]

@@MrHabitat009 Thank you for your input

[@hoosiermama3001]

Remember, Eric Church cancelled a concert last minute so he could attend a basketball game. Thousands of people who bought tickets, got babysitters, made plans, just SOL. When EC comes on the radio, I change the station.

[@mikeyd5969]

How about the time he said that your 2nd amendment shouldn’t be protected, he’s a piece of shit .

[@williamwagoner7857]

It was a National title game, not just a game though

[@hoosiermama3001]

@@williamwagoner7857 oh, in that case, everyone should have been *thrilled* that he cancelled the concert! I mean, *national*, wow! They should've been honored to have their plans ruined!

[@Hayden12398]

“I change the station.” Wow. Your valiant actions are heard around the world. Get a grip 😂

[@hoosiermama3001]

@@Hayden12398 I'd tell you to get a grip, but I think you already get a grip on yourself every night, because no one else will

[@richardfiedler2201]

Rascal Flatts you never hear negativity. Eric Church seems always to have a problem with other artists, Venues, & Record labels. Sounds like attitude issues !!!!

[@lianelayman6584]

Eric said he doesn't like to follow rules. Well wake up man, life is full of rules and you have to follow them.

[@lilpoohbear653]

exactly! until he hits a wall....hope he wakes up

[@daveh7587]

Sheep

[@TessLynnW]

@@daveh7587 Not when it comes to costing your fans or another band money because of your stupidity. 🙄 You follow rules everyday Einstein. Unless you're typing from prison.

[@GawgaCracka]

🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@louisianarebeltv4878]

🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@Goldmember66]

Flatts we’re completely justified in breaking off Church. He was a fool if he was surprised when it happened.

[@waltmooredanwilson8754]

Thanks for sharing your video. I enjoyed watching. Take care and God Bless.

[@CountryCast]

🙏 Hope to see you back!

[@mikec4834]

Help Kid Rock save Hank Williams house ! Be Country Strong. C.C. please put something out about this. Stand behind Kid Rock.

[@DebH.]

Amen, saw that yesterday on Newsmax or Fox. Pretty sad...

[@mary8273]

I agree

[@tomlorenzen4062]

Kid Rock has enough $$ to save it if he was really worried about it

[@gizzy2403]

​@@tomlorenzen4062 not if they refuse to sell it. People offered big $$ for those Confederate statues & they refused to sell them. They jus wanted to publicly destroy them

[@billysikes1374]

@@tomlorenzen4062 agreed

[@whitneywilliamson7384]

Plz help kid rock in saving that beautiful Tennessee plantation home

[@user-nx8pe6pc3h]

It was not Church’s tour. The majority of fans were there to see Rascal Flatts. Now, that Church is the closer I bet he has rules for his opening act.

[@margaretcollier6643]

That was uncalled for.

[@perijetton9275]

I love Eric Churches music his attitude is another story.

[@Kasiemar]

Agreed

[@bobdavidsonm.d.7214]

People probably don't like your attitude either.

[@RossTheBoss_1]

I don't care what their politics or attitude is like, just give me that good and real country music

[@TessLynnW]

@@bobdavidsonm.d.7214 I bet she didn't show up for a concert an hour late stone drunk and sucked. I also bet she didn't cancel on thousands of concert goers at the last minute so she could go to a freaking basketball game after they spent thousands of dollars in non-refundable hotel rooms, gas, babysitters, time off of work, etc etc etc. Then this instance where Mr pompous couldn't follow the rules and was asked "four times" to be on time and stop at the appropriate time so it doesn't cost them thousands of dollars. Completely ignoring it like he's God's gift to the world. There's no defending that asshole. Sit down.

[@bobdavidsonm.d.7214]

@@TessLynnW There's no defending you either, you sound hateful.

[@tomdbass1]

Interesting story. Not long after that, he was fired from Bob Seger’s “Face the Promise” tour for the exact same reason.

[@stormyweather8798]

Ohh!

[@lojo728]

Wow!!! Saw Bob Seger in a horrible thunderstorm and he was awesome and there for the duration!!! Amazing!!!! If he dumped EC as well, that further cements my view on the arrogance and disrespect of Eric Church!! Love the voice….but not enough to give him a pass on ugly behavior!!

[@kellyfanello6716]

And look now who's still playing ,we love all y'all thankyou for the music 🎵

[@MrRukiddin]

Be glad when a headliner takes you on. Headliners paid their dues, do the same. It's the way it works.

[@travissturm2531]

Bro its just rascal flats bunch of dorks

[@jackadamz3]

I seen him at the BOK center. He was on time, an it was one of the best concerts I have been to. He was by his self though.

[@tammyboon6259]

It's just sad. Seeing how disrespectful he was and how gracious Rascal Flatts was asking him 4x on tour what they would ask of him. AND to be starting out, ALL THE MORE!!!!! They're given you a chance a new artist to share your music with let's face it, were buying tickets to see Rascal Flatts. BUT...also sad to read some other comments. I LOVE when you hear stories about singers & celebrities, who have reached at level of FAME and our greatful, humble and down to earth. You ALWAYS hope they are the people you would like one on one.

[@tryme1420]

Damn they gave him extra time in the beginning which should have been win win and he showed up late and still ran over time? Jay is right that is disrespectful

[@kennethsimons7080]

Common courtesy to someone who was giving him a big brake would have gone a long way.

[@JonteTheArtist]

Wow.. I never knew if any artist or opening act goes passed their time on stage, that they will be charged label fees. See there's a lot we don't know that goes on behind the scenes. It's not all perfect or glamorous in the entertainment world.

[@lophan9125]

Same at festivals artist gets charged if they go over their time slot. All venues have to be done by the time it’s paid for they go over the venue charges them.

[@GlassHouseProductions]

@@lophan9125 As well as some artists have to pay to play especially festival venues.

[@rikosborne1212]

There are a ton of people behind the scenes making the show work, and they're all getting paid by the hour, union scale. And of course, venue rental is for a set amount of time. And then if it's an outdoor venue in any kind of populated area, there are ordinances regarding noise that absolutely require that the show be over by a certain time, or fines will be issued, so a show that starts late will have to be cut short.

[@JonteTheArtist]

@@rikosborne1212 Wow... I forgot all about the behind-the-scenes workers. One of my buddies was working in wardrobe, out here in Vegas, at a show, behind the scenes before. It's a lot that goes into a show.

[@chuckrussell419]

Labor fees from the breakdown…Union

[@heideblake4274]

The first time I heard EC I was all in…I LOVE his music. My view of him changed when I saw him at Red Rocks a few years ago. We weren’t informed he was playing acoustic without his band, and I was really looking forward to the energy rock vibe that he is known for. We enjoyed the show for what it was worth but what turned me off is that he didn’t interact with the audience at all. This was a time to really connect with the audience on a more intimate level and it was almost like he didn’t want to be there. I’m trying not to let that experience taint my love for the music, but image is important at the end of the day. Kinda bummed…my bubble has burst.

[@yougonnaeatthat9889]

Never meet your heros, you'll be disappointed

[@scott643]

@Benjamin Liles 👍 , u know , even if he had enough money to last a life time? If there’s no respect ?, at the end of the day?, there’s really nothing worth having. Eric doesn’t have much respect cause that’s something an artist I’m thinking should earn from the people that watch an listen to their show. Interactions with the fans is a big deal. It really is the difference between a smile when looked back on ? Or a forgotten talent. I guess what I’m trying to say is for what it worth? Life isn’t much more than the marks u make along a path. If there not deep enough to make an impression ? the legacy of that life won’t live to far past it’s time.

[@lilolmecj]

How an artist treats the audience says everything. They are nothing but a lonely singer on a beach without the audience.

[@fungidungie]

Never meet a liberal

[@cicif5188]

EVERYBODY on this earth has many of frustrating, all the way to, extremely shitty ( I-fucking-hate-the-world) days. If you expect all musicians/entertainers not to have a bad day, then go find your music and people-less utopia. The rest of us, fallible people, will enjoy cutting each other slack when we're not our perfect selves. 🖕

[@candy-gn9mf]

You should have seen how rude their church was when Garth Brooks won award he was pissed

[@PntrGrl]

which ward was that?

[@bigcodsack]

True he did just that like Faith Hill did losing to Carrie Underwood !

[@dawny369]

Totally love both these acts. Saw Eric Church in concert and he was fantastic. I lost complete respect for him when he blamed the NRA for the lunatic who shot up the Jason Aldean concert in Las Vegas. It was at that moment he revealed himself as a lefty liberal.

[@writerofworlds9882]

Yup. That was really disappointing.

[@bridgeth7961]

😂😂😂😂

[@freddylynch1174]

He ain’t good enough to be habitually late!

[@graylyns]

The only one earning that right was George.

[@badencraig7778]

And they are?

[@ronnievangotten2921]

Obviously he was and is!!!

[@whttiger5477]

And now Eric Church is making hits and Rascal Flatts is 6ft under

[@bigcodsack]

Doesn't change the fact that Church is a consumed full of himself asshole because he can't follow venue rules !!

[@kennymarteen9856]

😜😜😜

[@edtv6453]

Church is a solo artist. Rascal Flatts where a band. Bands break up. RF have had 14 #1 hits, church has had 10.

[@debbiesmitherman9295]

Love this channel and love getting the news and updates on all my favorite country artist ! I’m glad Rascal Flats and Eric Church went on with their country music ! Happy Thank to you all. Y’all stay country I know I am.

[@churcheric]

I’ve seen quite a handful of your comments on my posts and I just wanna go out of my way to those people whose comments and good wishes. Encouragement God bless 😊

[@steveratliff40]

Saw Eric Church in St Louis. It was such a sad show. He clearly has a substance abuse issue. They brought a female in to carry the tour. So sad to see someone struggle like that.

[@kimc555]

Booze? Or something more?

[@andrewwillis4911]

Personally I'll take homemade rebel Country music over manufactured bubblegum radio friendly pop music everyday and twice on Sundays. Best thing that ever happened to Eric Church!

[@chadgronsten9023]

Amen!

[@RossTheBoss_1]

His first 3 albums is definitely some of the best country music in recent years

[@GawgaCracka]

INDEED!

[@shae482]

If church is rebel country then dan and shay are death metal. Ain’t nothing rebel or homemade about church

[@giii7599]

Eric Church is not country. The guy is a liberal wanna be outlaw.

[@lennyray42]

As disrespectful as this may have been he was on his way as a sole headliner…

[@longsleevethong1457]

Sole. Wow. Jfc.

[@rpmfreak9150]

I flipped the hell out when I read the title, I was thinking how in the world did I not know that Erick Church was in Rascal Flatts? LoL I haven't ever felt so dumb.

[@willbayles2164]

Eric is a great song writer, second to none. He is also a little off key now and then, but who isnt

[@susanschultz9208]

While EC is very talented, he is also very full of himself and cocky, I hope he realizes that his fame is fleeting and can vanish overnight. His time in the spotlight is not forever.

[@scottmcbride2237]

Yeah I always thought Church was a big jerk. I've seen him say things that are very disrespectful.

[@jessekauffman3336]

Crazy to think about

[@tracey38999]

Half the crowd left after Eric’s performance anyway!!!!!

[@carollachance4170]

I have always thought Eric Church thinks he's all that. Really inflated ego.

[@berniemailloux6300]

6min I'll never get back

[@shanam4722]

Eric Church lost me at his butthurtness over Garth Brooks being nominated for another award😂

[@ataurus2at]

Same!!!

[@amandaarnold862]

Same

[@splitfromself]

You mean the lip syncer.

[@robertlawler1387]

RF was the start of country music demise.

[@shae482]

Nah, that started in the 70s, then later got kicked into overdrive when songs like “fancy” by Reba and bands like Alabama started impacting radio, adding pop and rock with country.

[@sixwheelcarlisle8491]

All seems very reasonable.

[@dragonmasters678]

Never heard of him! Don't care for anyone with that kind of attitude.

[@hdjmiller]

Not a fan of Church.

[@misscamaross2220]

Why would Eric Church agree to be an opener in the first place? Isn’t he a big enough name on his own? Sounds like his ego is certainly big enough.

[@shae482]

Well it was 2006, church’s first album came out that summer, so he wasn’t really a big name yet when the Flatts asked him to open. Most of the time they pick artists they like but haven’t really got traction yet. A small chunk of todays big artists actually got their start on a rascal Flatts tour, Blake Shelton, eric church, Chris young.

[@misscamaross2220]

@@shae482 Ah, I see, makes sense! 👍🏻🦋

[@shawndean8358]

Just from listening to church in other conversations and watching his actions he seems to be an entitled little punk who thinks like most his age and his success.

[@willsigafus3117]

Mainstream bullspit didn't slow Eric down

[@lakesnake2005]

I have worked in the Entertainment Industry for several years and there are certain rules that are observed. Your word is your bond and People talk. If you are the Opening Act, you are not the Headliner. They are paying you to open for them and not the other way around. If you feel like it is too much, then swallow your pride, respect your contract and take your earnings and book a solo tour next season. If you continue to do something you were asked not to you WILL be sent home. It doesn't matter if you are the Opening Act, the Guitar Tech, Front of House Engineer or the Production Roadie that won't stop pooping on the Tour Bus...your going home and it WILL be talked about and you just may not be getting that phone call to Tour next season. It is a privilege and an honor to work on Tour in this profession and you need to act like it. Otherwise get a job rolling road cases or playing in the local dive bar. Don't be a punter.

[@M_Duhamel17]

I can’t remember the details but I knew people that he lost as fans for his performance at jones county fair in Iowa around 2015 ish. I think it was similar that he was late , very in engaging , seemed like he didn’t want to be there and cut show short etc

[@mavowar72]

I saw Alabama back in the 90’s. They had that same attitude like they had better places to be rather than putting on a concert.

[@mavowar72]

Never bought another album of theirs after that. Very disappointing.

[@elizabethg80s]

Being the opening act you have to follow rules and sound like Eric didn't believe he had to so they let him go

[@anthonybyrd1537]

tswift definitely fits that crowd better…. EFC✊🏼 head puts on 4 + hour show with a 20 minute intermission! No need for a opening act at his show!

[@TessLynnW]

🙄 If he bothers to show up, sober, and if you're counting the hour and twenty minutes during the time the show was supposed to start before his highness decides to grace payers with his presence.

[@anthonybyrd1537]

@@TessLynnW you know “what hurts the most” lol Is considering them as a country act….

[@sharlenebullen1444]

I don't know Church. But Rascal Flatts is the group I have been to see many times. I never pay to see a group multiple times. But with them I do........

[@loadblock4995]

Both very talented but attract different crowds

[@jaredmashburn5618]

I remember when they played the MN State Fair. A platform stretching from the stage went into the audience and Eric was restricted to stay off the platform. He was going over great with the crowd and was egged on by them to come out, I get rules are rules but give the crowd what they want.

[@brendatanner1259]

I just think it's a total shame that the money and control game has to infiltrate everything, including music. Seems nothing is sacred from fighting about it anymore. And you better believe that the machine who owns them both just loves the fighting.

[@mmfirecracker5445]

And that’s why a songwriter wrote, “If I Were the Devil.” Aaron Lewis, former lead vocalist of early 2000’s Alternative Metal band Staind, does a cover of it.

[@michaelhayes9773]

I never have thought Eric Church was all that good myself. But many people disagree with me and that's okay.

[@Kindness.20247]

can understand their point on "time limits" everything costs money .... even "time limits."

[@sonyapigg8548]

Church is AWESOME 😘

[@Sandra61ize]

Love the Rascals❤️

[@SaltySouthTexan]

I mean his song Mr Misunderstood pretty much explains things easily…just listen to the words closely

[@marlonrando9272]

He's country musics bad boy for a reason

[@JW-pg2xx]

Eric Church is a modern-day Waylon Jennings. Giving the finger to the establishment. Rascal Flatts is more pop than country. He may have been disrespectful but he is true country music, which is good in the today’s country scene. There’s a room for everyone. Good luck to both

[@haydeng.957]

Couldn't agree more. I don't think Rascal Flatts country.

[@cjdisciple5586]

He's a liberal

[@shae482]

I’m sorry but church is just as far away from true country music as Rascal Flatts is. They may fall under the country genre, have good story telling lyrics and have a slightly dated sound. But they are no true country music. One could say church is more pop rock than country, but that’s only if you listen to the radio songs. Same goes for rascal Flatts. Heck they even have a bluegrass song.

[@ednaatluxton4918]

When RF started their music was more country/bluegrass. I seen them early in their success. Unfortunately young people today don't want traditional country, they want pop like Taylor Swift so bands have to adjust to stay relevant. Country is NOT country anymore.

[@darbllirdod5723]

Nah... He has some pop songs. Don't act like modern pop country is anywhere close to Waylon. He is closer to TSwift than Waylon. By FAR.

[@TimothysTrialsandTribulations]

Rascals Flatts are divas

[@tmklunk]

They suck

[@sonjamathis4472]

That was so long ago why bring it up now??

[@Samuel-I]

Eric is from the small town adjacent to mine.. so he’s a pretty big deal around here.. but I’ve just never been a fan. I love COUNTRY, but that’s not what I hear in his music. All the songs sound similar.. like AC/DC and Kenny Chesney 😂. Plus, he is notorious for being late. You’re a Star, young man. Act like it.

[@tobyresch4189]

Eric Church opening for Rascal Flatts is like when Jimi Hendrix opening for The Monkees.

[@GawgaCracka]

Hear Hear...

[@davidh6818]

Your idiotic comment has no merit-I award you no points,and may God have mercy on your soul....

[@michaelqueen142]

I agree but most do not. Rascal Flatts is like...WAY more famous

[@daveh9080]

@@michaelqueen142 no they’re not. They’re pop country dorks. Eric church sells out everywhere he goes as well, he’s no slouch.

[@TheBugkillah]

Just ripping off the bandaid. He needs to headline, not open.

[@slowtaknow]

Do what you're told, if not, we will call you disrespectful. Got it

[@johnlilley9363]

Seems more like a violation of a mutual agreement, rather than a do what you are told type scenario.

[@jimfrankovich2339]

I went to school with Rascal Flatts front man Gary. Olentangy HS. Delaware, Ohio.

[@toddfleming4110]

1990’s country boy band

[@waynedugger7697]

Please don't call them 90's anything.. 00's boy band lol. I can't stand em

[@leeannbragg7641]

Eric Church is so rude, selfish and disrespectful!

[@travissturm2531]

Ehh its racal flatts is bland country music. Just a bunch of dorks

[@TmcIIIvideo]

He believes his own press clippings….arrogant imho…..seeya chatty boy!

[@Mainbusfail]

Don't believe everything you hear from artists.

[@frederickking1660]

We all have rules we have to play by.

[@pamelar5868]

Cracks me up when people call rule-followers "sheep." Usually, that type of person is all about breaking rules in the name of "freedom" until someone smashes up their chosen set of standards and rules. Every one needs to follow some rules in life for people to be able to live. To equate being rude, not following rules and not really caring how your choices impact anyone else with true freedom or a person's talent seems really kind of dumb. I agree with the other comments that say it doesn't really matter what one thinks about either group/person's talent. Talent was NOT the issue.

[@marktatum2592]

Eric Church got fired from the Rascals. Soon after, Bob Seger asked him to be the opening act on his tour.

[@jimbobintennessee5788]

Best thing that could have ever happened to Church.

[@mine1992.]

He's doing ok though😁EC=GOAT

[@lynnhunley7597]

I could not tell you the name of one of Eric church's songs. And I live in Nashvegas.

[@TraciBGood]

I love Rascal Flatts forever ♾️❤️

[@robertduley5446]

Eric hit the scene knowing he was not an opening act.

[@badbetty76]

Love Rascal Flatts....never been to a church concert and wont

[@JohnGormleyJG]

You're missing out on the best night of your life.

[@RossTheBoss_1]

I'm the complete opposite. I'm dying to see Church live. I like real country

[@badbetty76]

@@JohnGormleyJG not when the artist has no respect for others and their time.

[@JohnGormleyJG]

@@badbetty76 He has plenty of respect for others. Part of his act is playing overtime though. Rascal Flatts should also have played overtime to compensate. They gave him a very short window of a set, less than 20 mins. Thats insulting to any artist

[@TessLynnW]

@@JohnGormleyJG Not when he cancels on you at the last freaking minute so he can go to a basketball game. 🙄 Or the show where he showed up drunk as a skunk an hour late and sucked! That's NOT "plenty of respect for others." Neither is not sticking to proper conduct and the rules on the tour which was NOT HIS. You can't just assume it's okay to 'play overtime.' Maybe you need to listen to the piece again. It costs thousands of dollars to do so. The guy is a pompous ass. If he doesn't start changing his behavior he's going to be on borrowed time. No one is irreplaceable.

[@biglakebulliesadamg.8715]

🤘🏻Gang Gang 🤘🏻

[@elihyland4781]

I thought I clicked on a Will Forte sketch muh bad

[@johnthompson-ku4gn]

I was at one of the shows and the whole crowd was chanting for church to keep playing.... so maybe rascal really wasnt happy with being showed up🤷‍♂️. Because the crowd was definitely louder and more involved woth church on the stage

[@ericchurch9287]

Dang they fired me?

[@ericvaughn1984]

Omg 10 minutes late and 20 minutes over!!! What a monster lol

[@gentrysmith4924]

This is not the first incidence about Eric Church being disrespectful of other artist. I had enough of him when the story came out about his hissy-fit over Garth Brooks being nominated (and winning) continuously for CMA awards. His attitude and ego is much better suited for a rock and roll stage instead of country music.

[@johnray3927]

Garth shouldn't have won't that year. He just put out an album right before that award show and won. He shouldn't been nominated until the following year. It was rigged and Eric was pointing that out.

[@bobdavidsonm.d.7214]

You call that a hissy fit ?🤣

[@TessLynnW]

@@johnray3927 Give me a break.🙄 EC has the maturity of a toddler. No respect for anyone's time and God forbid if he gets jealous or can't go to a basketball game. The only thing EC was 'pointing out' once again, is that he's a self centered a**hole. Name one EC show that didn't start around an hour and a half late. He doesn't give a crap if another band gets charged fees, if his fans are put out by his starting an hour and a half late because they have kids and have to work the next day, or even if people lose hundreds of dollars in lost wages, non-refundable hotel rooms, and gas. The so-called free show he's putting on is in a dinky little 5600 capacity venue. Not one that would hold the 19,000 people he canceled on. Whining about someone else winning an award or being chosen for the voice just cements what I've said.

[@wolfman8449]

Church is talented but gives on that cringe middle aged fonzy wanna be vibe his whole vibe is extreme arrogance and ego. the funny thing is he and his fans think he is outlaw country but honestly a lot of his stuff is pretty mainstream, just because it's not bro country doesn't make it outlaw.

[@JW-pg2xx]

I would just like to see more artists like the guys in The Highwayman in country music today. Country music needs guys like Eric Church. Maybe someday guys like Eric Church, Luke combs and Chris Stapleton will form a super group….

[@cjdisciple5586]

Eric Church is a liberal not a rebel.

[@Juggzy]

When you are an opener and just comin out you follow the rules and you respect those that are helpin you. Period. You don’t do what you want.

[@longsleevethong1457]

Eric church looks like the bas guy karate villain in road house.