Eric Church is trying to make it up to his fans.
On Tuesday, the country singer cancelled a huge concert so he could watch his beloved University of North Carolina basketball team play Duke in the highly anticipated Final Four.
By the end of the week, Church released a statement saying he would be offering a free concert for everyone affected by his cancelled show.
“Thank you San Antonio for letting me take my family to this game,” Church said. “It took a minute to figure out how and when I could properly express my thanks.”
Church said he will be returning in September for “a ONE of a king FREE show for those of you who bought tickets and were planning to attend our cancelled San Antonio show.”
A message from Eric Church pic.twitter.com/hIZ54imdVW
— Eric Church (@ericchurch) April 1, 2022
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Church’s original decision to cancel upset a lot of fans.
The “Heart on Fire” singer’s statement to his supporters attempted to explain how badly he wants to watch the Tar Heels college game on Saturday night, which ultimately lead him to cancel his performance at the AT&T Center in San Antonio.
He admitted the move being “the most selfish thing” he’s ever asked of his fans and continued to selfishly persuade them not to blame a boy for going to a game that means so much to him.
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“I’ve watched Carolina and Duke battle over the year,” Church stated, “but to have them matchup in the Final Four for the first time in history of the NCAA Tournament is any sports enthusiast’s dream.”
However, a lot of fans were not understanding and took their frustrations to Twitter:
Even if they get refunded for their tickets, people have still booked fares, places to stay and probably time off work to watch him. I understand the want of being there in person but its not a reason to screw your fans over. #EricChurch
— Megan Hughes (@MeganHu35129892) March 30, 2022
Eric Church fans, please do not support him moving forward. I’ve never been more disappointed in an artist. #EricChurch #CancelEricChurch @ericchurch
— Deon Sutton lll (@deonsuttonlll) March 29, 2022
What an asshat move by @ericchurch
Never mind that people spent hard earned $ on airfare, hotels, etc that will be lost $ spent …all to support you.
What a dick move.
Eric sir, 🖕.#EricChurch #countrymusic #music #musician pic.twitter.com/tHhGfudcPP
— McHODLs (@McHODLs) March 29, 2022
I will never buy Eric Church tickets, music or anything ever again. My wife’s birthday, first concert since before COVID and #ericchurch gives San Antonio the finger for a basketball game. #ericchurch you are dead to me.
— I Jessop (@Twitwitt) March 29, 2022