Eric Church delivers guitar-themed UNC commencement speech that goes viral
TL;DR
Country star Eric Church gave a guitar‑themed commencement address to the University of North Carolina Class of 2026 at Kenan Memorial Stadium, using the six strings as a guide to faith, family, a life partner, community, ambition, and resilience; after months of prep, the Tar Heel‑inspired performance drew praise online and was hailed by fans as one of the best graduation speeches.
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