Why Rascal Flatts Fired Eric Church

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  • čas přidán 21. 11. 2022
  • 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
    @YaYaPaBla Před rokem +88

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

    • @WoodyRides
      @WoodyRides Před rokem

      You are talking about something that happened years ago

    • @pauIlo
      @pauIlo Před rokem +1

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

    • @WoodyRides
      @WoodyRides Před rokem

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

    • @pauIlo
      @pauIlo Před rokem

      ​@@WoodyRides I started to listen to Rascal recently, so CZcams 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
    @BruceJC75 Před rokem +24

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

  • @tenbroeck1958
    @tenbroeck1958 Před rokem +51

    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.

  • @stevebuchanan4829
    @stevebuchanan4829 Před rokem +11

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

  • @lindatimmons3675
    @lindatimmons3675 Před rokem +29

    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
    @angiebeasley2868 Před rokem +48

    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
      @scott643 Před rokem +5

      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
      @bruceowings5307 Před rokem

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

    • @Jason-si8iu
      @Jason-si8iu Před rokem

      @@scott643 how did he act???

    • @scott643
      @scott643 Před rokem

      @@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
      @19holly19 Před rokem

      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.

  • @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!!

  • @OTHDogDad
    @OTHDogDad Před rokem +18

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

    • @stricknine8623
      @stricknine8623 Před 10 měsíci +1

      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
      @pedrosaucedo9200 Před 20 dny

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

  • @Stonecoldsteveharvey
    @Stonecoldsteveharvey Před rokem +78

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

    • @jodycarpenter3444
      @jodycarpenter3444 Před rokem +3

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

    • @xDamageProducer
      @xDamageProducer Před rokem

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

    • @Stonecoldsteveharvey
      @Stonecoldsteveharvey Před rokem +2

      @@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
      @xDamageProducer Před rokem

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

    • @Stonecoldsteveharvey
      @Stonecoldsteveharvey Před rokem

      @@xDamageProducer opinion

  • @RandyBadour
    @RandyBadour Před rokem +37

    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

  • @waltmooredanwilson8754
    @waltmooredanwilson8754 Před rokem +6

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

  • @adonnat63
    @adonnat63 Před rokem +45

    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.

  • @kellyfanello6716
    @kellyfanello6716 Před rokem +1

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

  • @Gashouse69
    @Gashouse69 Před rokem +75

    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
      @westyw.4235 Před rokem +7

      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
      @Gashouse69 Před rokem +8

      @@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
      @westyw.4235 Před rokem +5

      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
      @Gashouse69 Před rokem +7

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

    • @westyw.4235
      @westyw.4235 Před rokem +5

      Thanks for that👍

  • @whitneywilliamson7384
    @whitneywilliamson7384 Před rokem +7

    Plz help kid rock in saving that beautiful Tennessee plantation home

  • @tomdbass1
    @tomdbass1 Před rokem +10

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

    • @stormyweather8798
      @stormyweather8798 Před rokem +1

      Ohh!

    • @lojo728
      @lojo728 Před 10 měsíci

      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!!

  • @lianelayman6584
    @lianelayman6584 Před rokem +49

    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
      @lilpoohbear653 Před rokem

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

    • @daveh7587
      @daveh7587 Před rokem +6

      Sheep

    • @TessLynnW
      @TessLynnW Před rokem

      @@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
      @GawgaCracka Před rokem +1

      🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

    • @louisianarebeltv4878
      @louisianarebeltv4878 Před rokem +1

      🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

  • @Chrystal_Hendrix
    @Chrystal_Hendrix Před rokem +10

    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.

  • @hoosiermama3001
    @hoosiermama3001 Před rokem +22

    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
      @mikeyd5969 Před rokem

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

    • @williamwagoner7857
      @williamwagoner7857 Před rokem

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

    • @hoosiermama3001
      @hoosiermama3001 Před rokem +4

      @@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
      @Hayden12398 Před rokem +2

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

    • @hoosiermama3001
      @hoosiermama3001 Před rokem +1

      @@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

  • @margaretcollier6643
    @margaretcollier6643 Před rokem +4

    That was uncalled for.

  • @princessangerloo5905
    @princessangerloo5905 Před rokem +113

    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
      @TessLynnW Před rokem +28

      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
      @missypitts4135 Před rokem +21

      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
      @MrHabitat009 Před rokem

      Boo f’n hoo

    • @TessLynnW
      @TessLynnW Před rokem +35

      @@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
      @princessangerloo5905 Před rokem +1

      @@MrHabitat009 Thank you for your input

  • @jackadamz3
    @jackadamz3 Před rokem +5

    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.

  • @user-nx8pe6pc3h
    @user-nx8pe6pc3h Před rokem +5

    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.

  • @kennethsimons7080
    @kennethsimons7080 Před rokem +7

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

  • @richardfiedler2201
    @richardfiedler2201 Před rokem +5

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

  • @MrRukiddin
    @MrRukiddin Před rokem +22

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

  • @mikec4834
    @mikec4834 Před rokem +138

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

    • @DebH.
      @DebH. Před rokem +5

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

    • @mary8273
      @mary8273 Před rokem +4

      I agree

    • @tomlorenzen4062
      @tomlorenzen4062 Před rokem +14

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

    • @gizzy2403
      @gizzy2403 Před rokem +5

      ​@@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
      @billysikes1374 Před rokem

      @@tomlorenzen4062 agreed

  • @Goldmember66
    @Goldmember66 Před rokem +5

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

  • @JonteTheArtist
    @JonteTheArtist Před rokem +22

    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
      @lophan9125 Před rokem +1

      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
      @GlassHouseProductions Před rokem

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

    • @rikosborne1212
      @rikosborne1212 Před rokem +3

      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
      @JonteTheArtist Před rokem +3

      @@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
      @chuckrussell419 Před rokem +1

      Labor fees from the breakdown…Union

  • @tryme1420
    @tryme1420 Před rokem +5

    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

  • @candy-gn9mf
    @candy-gn9mf Před rokem +18

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

    • @PntrGrl
      @PntrGrl Před rokem

      which ward was that?

    • @bigcodsack
      @bigcodsack Před rokem +1

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

  • @heideblake4274
    @heideblake4274 Před rokem +42

    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
      @yougonnaeatthat9889 Před rokem +9

      Never meet your heros, you'll be disappointed

    • @scott643
      @scott643 Před rokem +3

      @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
      @lilolmecj Před rokem +3

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

    • @fungidungie
      @fungidungie Před rokem +2

      Never meet a liberal

    • @cicif5188
      @cicif5188 Před 7 měsíci

      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. 🖕

  • @debbiesmitherman9295
    @debbiesmitherman9295 Před rokem +8

    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
      @churcheric Před 8 měsíci

      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 😊

  • @freddylynch1174
    @freddylynch1174 Před rokem +24

    He ain’t good enough to be habitually late!

  • @tammyboon6259
    @tammyboon6259 Před rokem +10

    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.

  • @perijetton9275
    @perijetton9275 Před rokem +42

    I love Eric Churches music his attitude is another story.

    • @Kasiemar
      @Kasiemar Před rokem +2

      Agreed

    • @bobdavidsonm.d.7214
      @bobdavidsonm.d.7214 Před rokem +2

      People probably don't like your attitude either.

    • @RossTheBoss_1
      @RossTheBoss_1 Před rokem +2

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

    • @TessLynnW
      @TessLynnW Před rokem

      @@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
      @bobdavidsonm.d.7214 Před rokem

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

  • @jessekauffman3336
    @jessekauffman3336 Před rokem

    Crazy to think about

  • @whttiger5477
    @whttiger5477 Před rokem +6

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

    • @bigcodsack
      @bigcodsack Před rokem

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

    • @kennymarteen9856
      @kennymarteen9856 Před rokem

      😜😜😜

    • @edtv6453
      @edtv6453 Před rokem +3

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

  • @dawny369
    @dawny369 Před rokem +9

    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.

  • @rpmfreak9150
    @rpmfreak9150 Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @lennyray42
    @lennyray42 Před rokem +6

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

  • @steveratliff40
    @steveratliff40 Před rokem +5

    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
      @kimc555 Před rokem +1

      Booze? Or something more?

  • @berniemailloux6300
    @berniemailloux6300 Před rokem +2

    6min I'll never get back

  • @robertlawler1387
    @robertlawler1387 Před rokem +2

    RF was the start of country music demise.

    • @shae482
      @shae482 Před rokem

      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.

  • @tracey38999
    @tracey38999 Před rokem +2

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

  • @M_Duhamel17
    @M_Duhamel17 Před rokem +3

    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
      @mavowar72 Před rokem

      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
      @mavowar72 Před rokem

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

  • @elizabethg80s
    @elizabethg80s Před rokem +2

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

  • @willbayles2164
    @willbayles2164 Před rokem +4

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

  • @brendatanner1259
    @brendatanner1259 Před rokem +4

    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
      @mmfirecracker5445 Před rokem

      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.

  • @loadblock4995
    @loadblock4995 Před rokem +2

    Both very talented but attract different crowds

  • @lakesnake2005
    @lakesnake2005 Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @sixwheelcarlisle8491
    @sixwheelcarlisle8491 Před rokem +3

    All seems very reasonable.

  • @anthonybyrd1537
    @anthonybyrd1537 Před rokem +4

    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
      @TessLynnW Před rokem +3

      🙄 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
      @anthonybyrd1537 Před rokem

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

  • @dragonmasters678
    @dragonmasters678 Před rokem +4

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

  • @TheBugkillah
    @TheBugkillah Před rokem +3

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

  • @carollachance4170
    @carollachance4170 Před rokem +1

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

  • @susanschultz9208
    @susanschultz9208 Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @Kindness.20247
    @Kindness.20247 Před rokem +1

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

  • @misscamaross2220
    @misscamaross2220 Před rokem +3

    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
      @shae482 Před rokem +2

      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
      @misscamaross2220 Před rokem +1

      @@shae482
      Ah, I see, makes sense! 👍🏻🦋

  • @andrewwillis4911
    @andrewwillis4911 Před rokem +62

    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
      @chadgronsten9023 Před rokem +4

      Amen!

    • @RossTheBoss_1
      @RossTheBoss_1 Před rokem +4

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

    • @GawgaCracka
      @GawgaCracka Před rokem +2

      INDEED!

    • @shae482
      @shae482 Před rokem +1

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

    • @giii7599
      @giii7599 Před rokem +1

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

  • @jaredmashburn5618
    @jaredmashburn5618 Před rokem +6

    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.

  • @willsigafus3117
    @willsigafus3117 Před rokem +4

    Mainstream bullspit didn't slow Eric down

  • @Juggzy
    @Juggzy Před rokem

    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.

  • @hdjmiller
    @hdjmiller Před rokem +5

    Not a fan of Church.

  • @SaltySouthTexan
    @SaltySouthTexan Před rokem +15

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

  • @scottmcbride2237
    @scottmcbride2237 Před rokem +1

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

  • @jimfrankovich2339
    @jimfrankovich2339 Před rokem

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

  • @sonjamathis4472
    @sonjamathis4472 Před rokem

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

  • @shanam4722
    @shanam4722 Před rokem +48

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

  • @richardfiedler2201
    @richardfiedler2201 Před rokem

    As far as the fans go you're not there and buy your tickets to see the OPENING ACT you're there to see the HEADLINER. The And !!!!

  • @frederickking1660
    @frederickking1660 Před rokem

    We all have rules we have to play by.

  • @shawndean8358
    @shawndean8358 Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @elihyland4781
    @elihyland4781 Před rokem

    I thought I clicked on a Will Forte sketch
    muh bad

  • @Sandra61ize
    @Sandra61ize Před 20 dny

    Love the Rascals❤️

  • @pamelar5868
    @pamelar5868 Před rokem +5

    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.

  • @lynnhunley7597
    @lynnhunley7597 Před rokem

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

  • @toddfleming4110
    @toddfleming4110 Před rokem +3

    1990’s country boy band

    • @waynedugger7697
      @waynedugger7697 Před rokem +4

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

  • @michaelhayes9773
    @michaelhayes9773 Před rokem +11

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

  • @marlonrando9272
    @marlonrando9272 Před rokem

    He's country musics bad boy for a reason

  • @slowtaknow
    @slowtaknow Před rokem

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

    • @johnlilley9363
      @johnlilley9363 Před rokem

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

  • @tobyresch4189
    @tobyresch4189 Před rokem +35

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

    • @GawgaCracka
      @GawgaCracka Před rokem +2

      Hear Hear...

    • @davidh6818
      @davidh6818 Před rokem

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

    • @michaelqueen142
      @michaelqueen142 Před rokem +4

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

    • @daveh9080
      @daveh9080 Před rokem +2

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

  • @kyliepollert8341
    @kyliepollert8341 Před rokem +3

    Not to mention at the time of Eric's firing, he had released "Two Pink Lines" as the second single from "Sinners Like Me". That song stirred up controversy with radio listeners, because of its subject matter of teenage pregnancy.

  • @ericchurch9287
    @ericchurch9287 Před rokem

    Dang they fired me?

  • @bobadams1562
    @bobadams1562 Před rokem +2

    Could of been said in 1 minute. Old news ..

  • @Samuel-I
    @Samuel-I Před rokem

    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.

  • @johnthompson-ku4gn
    @johnthompson-ku4gn Před 7 měsíci

    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

  • @TimothysTrialsandTribulations

    Rascals Flatts are divas

  • @longsleevethong1457
    @longsleevethong1457 Před rokem

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

  • @biglakebulliesadamg.8715

    🤘🏻Gang Gang 🤘🏻

  • @ericvaughn1984
    @ericvaughn1984 Před rokem

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

  • @sharlenebullen1444
    @sharlenebullen1444 Před 10 měsíci

    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........

  • @jimbobintennessee5788

    Best thing that could have ever happened to Church.

  • @johnfletcher3486
    @johnfletcher3486 Před rokem

    Later that year, I think, Eric Church was opening for Bob Seger. Guess he wasn’t nuclear to Rock and Roll.

  • @sonyapigg8548
    @sonyapigg8548 Před 11 měsíci

    Church is AWESOME 😘

  • @leeannbragg7641
    @leeannbragg7641 Před rokem +29

    Eric Church is so rude, selfish and disrespectful!

    • @travissturm2531
      @travissturm2531 Před rokem

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

    • @TmcIIIvideo
      @TmcIIIvideo Před rokem

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

    • @Mainbusfail
      @Mainbusfail Před 6 měsíci

      Don't believe everything you hear from artists.

  • @johnnieparker4465
    @johnnieparker4465 Před rokem

    I wouldn't have hired him in the first place we are both from the same County in North Carolina,Caldwell 😡

  • @mdp1087
    @mdp1087 Před rokem +3

    Eric Church is obviously a great musician/entertainer/singer, but seems angry a lot about something or maybe just oppositional defiant about something/issue??? One thing I find very interesting about Church is when is he part of a tribute set, to another great artist being recognized, is how he does his tribute song, only like Eric Church will sing it, with not as much similarity to the Original???

  • @dorkf1sh
    @dorkf1sh Před rokem

    It's an issue of character. EC has the character of a used sanitary pad.

  • @matthewmeeler3066
    @matthewmeeler3066 Před rokem

    Everybody is fucking fired

  • @gregorydavidson177
    @gregorydavidson177 Před rokem

    Thumbnail made it sound like he was a member of Flatts