Final Four 2022 – UNC vs. Duke takes precedence over a sold-out concert for country star Eric Church

On Tuesday, Eric Church released a announced via Ticketmaster let the fans know he was canceled his sold-out show at the AT&T Center in San Antonio on Saturday to support attendance NCAA Men’s Tournament Four’s final match between his lover North Carolina Tar Heels and Blue Devil Duke.

With an album titled “Carolina” and lyrical songs reminiscent of the wonders of his hometown, Granite Falls, the country star has never been shy about professing allegiance to the state of North Carolina. But Church’s devotion has never seemed to faze fans from other locales until now.

For a die-hard UNC fan, preference is given to the first Four Finals meeting in tournament history between two elite shows (and the final meeting involving some of what they call “Coachers”). trainer K”) seems to have no brains. Heck, for any fervent college basketball fan, the choice seems logical. But for a country music fan who booked a flight and hired a babysitter for a chance to hear Church croon’s “Springsteen” and “Talladega” live? Not much.

“This Saturday, my family and I will be standing together to cheer on Tar Heels as the team makes it to the Finals. As a lifelong Carolina basketball fan, I watched Carolina vs Duke’s game on Sunday. over the years but to have them play each other in the Finals for the first time in the history of the NCAA Tournament is any sports enthusiast’s dream,” Church’s message to his fans, aka “Church Choir”.

He continued, “This is also the most selfish thing I’ve ever asked the Choir to do: give up your Saturday night plans with us so I can have this moment with my family and sports community.” However, it is also the kind of passion felt by the people who fill the seats at our concerts that makes us want to be part of the crowd at a meaningful game. Woody Durham always said, ‘Go where you are and do what you do.’ [T]Thanks for letting me come and stay with Tar Heels. “

Messages sent via Ticketmaster to ticket holders with an automatic refund notification. However, the backlash on Twitter was swift (weird…) as fans pointed out that Church should have foreseen the possibility of UNC hosting a deep tournament and commented that he needs to be respectful. its previous commitment.

While it doesn’t look like Church won’t regret her decision, it’s actually the right time to hand out some savvy sports fans who are right: Don’t schedule major events during life in crazy March.

Just don’t do it.