The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Instagram: "World-renowned country musician — and avid Tar Heel fan — Eric Church will deliver #UNC’s 2026 Spring Commencement address. The ceremony will be held in Kenan Stadium at 7 p.m. May 9, 2026 🎓 “A proud North Carolinian and one of country music’s most influential voices, Eric Church has long been a devoted Tar Heel fan and supporter of our University,” said @uncchancellor Lee H. Roberts. The country music star was born in Granite Falls