Eric Church’s unwavering Loyalty to Crew Revealed in Heartwarming Story
FRESNO, CA – A remarkable story of kindness and loyalty from country star Eric Church is making the rounds, highlighting the deep connection he shares with his long-standing tour crew. The story, shared in a recent tour recap by Adam lucas, details a gesture Church and his wife, Katherine, made before a crew member even officially began working for them – sending an entire Thanksgiving dinner to a hospital where the crew member’s mother was critically ill.
The recipient of this extraordinary act of generosity was Sambo Coats, who was hired as Church’s stage manager. At the time of his hiring, Coats’ mother was in the ICU in Mississippi battling cancer. According to Coats, Church and Katherine didn’t hesitate to reach out, sending a full Thanksgiving feast to the hospital.
“Before I even started with them, my mother was in the ICU in mississippi dying of cancer,” Coats recounted. “Eric and Katherine sent an entire Thanksgiving dinner to the hospital. I fed the entire floor with what they sent-every nurse, every family that was there. I hadn’t even started on the job yet.”
Coats’ sentiment is clear: “There is no wall I won’t move for them because of what they did for me. Everyone on tour knows that when we need them, they will show up for us.”
This story comes as part of a larger narrative about the remarkable longevity of Church’s crew. Lucas’ recap, following a november 14th show at the Save mart Center in Fresno, California, emphasized the dedication of the team, noting that at least ten members have been with Church for over a decade – a rare feat in the often-transient music industry. Church has maintained a relationship with his manager, John Peets, sence 2004. He notably continued to pay his crew throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, fostering a strong sense of loyalty.
The positive atmosphere surrounding the tour was also praised by opening act Charles Wesley Godwin, who stated, “When a tour gets this big, it’s easy for the culture to get away. The culture comes from the top down. And it says a lot about Eric that our entire crew has noticed that everyone on this tour has fun, is incredibly friendly and respectful to us, and still makes sure everything happens exactly the way it’s supposed to.”
The incident underscores Church’s reputation for valuing and supporting those who work alongside him, creating a team built on mutual respect and unwavering loyalty.
