Eric Church's Stagecoach Set Divides Fans with Unconventional Gospel and Cover Performances

Eric Church's experimental set at Stagecoach 2024, featuring gospel hymns and covers of iconic songs, received mixed reactions from attendees.

Eric Church defended his unique performance at Stagecoach, describing it as the most challenging set he's ever done.
The set included covers of songs by Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, and Leonard Cohen, performed with a 16-person choir.
Despite the innovative approach, many attendees walked out, preferring more traditional performances.
Church emphasized his intent to reconnect with musical origins and inspire new artists with his bold choices.
Social media reactions were polarized, with some praising the creativity and others expressing disappointment.