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Eric Church compares pillars of life to strings on a guitar in viral commencement speech

Country singer Eric Church delivered a powerful speech to new graduates of UNC Chapel Hill. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

Published May 19, 2026, 12:40 AM

Updated May 19, 2026, 12:51 AM3.1K

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Eric Church compares pillars of life to strings on a guitar in viral commencement speech

Country singer Eric Church delivered a powerful speech to new graduates of UNC Chapel Hill. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

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Eric Church compares pillars of life to strings on a guitar in viral commencement speech

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