Eric Church is no stranger to being on stage.
The iconic country artist will be featured on a different stage this May as he's been tabbed to deliver the 2026 Spring Commencement address.
Eric Church, world-renowned country musician and avid Tar Heel fan, will deliver #UNC’s 2026 Spring Commencement address. The ceremony will be held in Kenan Stadium at 7 p.m. May 9, 2026.
Learn more about the ceremony and Church's Carolina ties https://t.co/Yryky7Epm1 pic.twitter.com/gClmj9Tumj— UNC-Chapel Hill (@UNC) October 1, 2025An avid Tar Heel fan, Church has proudly let the world know what color his game day jersey is (as stated clearly in his song, "Hands of Time.