Reality TV Royalty Attends Epic Eric Church Show at Red Rocks

Eric Church Returns to Red Rocks After Nearly a Decade

Eric Church finally returned to Red Rocks.

It's been nearly a decade since the Chief set foot on one of the most famous stages in all of Colorado.

Fans from all across the country flocked to Morrison for some of the biggest shows of the summer.

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Eric Church Drops New Album Before Hitting the Road

The 48-year-old country superstar dropped his first album in several years, Evangeline vs. the Machine just a few months ago.

This is a return to form for Church as he is a self proclaimed "album artist."

"The people that I look up to in my career and the kind of musicians I gravitate to never did what I thought they were going to do next – and I love them for it. I never want our fans to get an album and go, ‘Oh, that’s like Chief or that’s like this.’ " ~Eric Church

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Now fans can experience this new music live and in person as he sets out on his 2025 Free The Machine Tour this fall.

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Why Red Rocks Was a Must-Stop for the Chief

Before he hits the road this September, he HAD to make a memorable stop at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison.

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The 10 time Grammy nominee performed three special shows, each one significantly different from the rest.

July 14th, 2025: Eric Church vs. The Machine

Described as a " full-scale production" where horns, strings, and a choir joined the Chief's band for an unforgettable set.

After getting just a taste of the show online, I can only imagine how epic this was!

July 15th, 2025: Eric Church vs. The ECB

If you're a longtime fan of Eric Church, this is the sort of show you're used to.

This "raw, high-energy set" featured the performer's original band and his longtime collaborator Joanna Cotten.

July 16th, 2025: Eric Church vs. The Guitar

The final night of his short residency was pretty special. During the concert fans were treated to a special and intimate show.

Church performed some of his biggest hits with just his guitar and his own voice...a very country way to do things.

Chip and Joanna Gaines Spotted at Red Rocks in Colorado

There were some big names in attendance (besides the aviator sunglasses wearing musician himself).

Chip and Joanna Gaines from HGTV's Fixer Upper appeared to be out in Colorado for a fun date night! The couple have been flipping and remodeling homes together for over a decade, according to their official bios.

While they are based out of Waco, Texas the dynamic duo made the trip out to Red Rocks for one of Eric Church's shows!

Even though the couple is dealing with divorce rumors, they seemed all smiles at the first of three concerts at Red Rocks! Both Joanna and Chip were rocking some classic cowboy hats!

Maybe they'll end up redecorating a home for the Chief at some point! We would LOVE to see that collaboration.

Did Eric Church Just Record Another Live Red Rocks Album?

In 2016, the Chief actually recorded a live album at Red Rocks called Mr. Misunderstood On the Rocks: Live & (Mostly) Unplugged.

Do we think Eric Church will drop another album from these shows he's putting on? I know I sure hope so.

There have been some other fantastic artists who have released these concert albums after shows at the iconic Colorado venue.

Check out some of the best of the best below!

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