Eric Church had a busy weekend on his Double Down Tour in Greensboro, North Carolina this past weekend. For one, the Granite Falls, North Carolina native went out front on the concourse of the Greensboro Coliseum before doors opened to hang with fans.  he also played over three and a half hours both Friday and Saturday night and paid tribute to NASCAR Legend, the late, great Dale Earnhardt, with his No. 1 song, “Talladega.”

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Right before doors opened in Greensboro, Eric stopped by the concourse to surprise and say hello to his hometown fans.

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Eric also paid tribute to NASCAR Legend, the late, great Dale Earnhardt. He brought out a flag emblazoned with the No. 3 on it (signifying Earnhardt’s car) and sang his No. 1 hit, “Talladega.” The race car driver’s son — also a NASCAR champ — Dale Earnhardt Junior — responded to fans and Eric on Twitter saying, “Dad would love this. All his fans and family certainly appreciate the respect @ericchurch”

Dad would love this. All his fans and family certainly appreciate the respect @ericchurch https://t.co/VvYVUqzUVu

— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) March 16, 2019

Eric is climbing the country charts with his latest song, “Some of It,” which is from his Desperate Man album. Eric takes his Double Down Tour to Chicago and Milwaukee next.