Eric Church Accused of Threatening Taylor Swift
The paths of Eric Church and Taylor Swift have crossed on several occasions throughout their careers. While both artists have had successful music careers, there was a moment in 2013 that raised some eyebrows and led to misconceptions about Church’s relationship with Swift.
Eric Church’s rebellious image has been a key part of his persona since the early days of his career. In 2006, Church was let go from the “Me & My Gang” Tour by Rascal Flatts, who found his music too loud and lengthy. Swift, who was an up-and-coming artist at the time, stepped in to replace Church. Despite the circumstances of his departure, Church maintained a humorous and supportive attitude towards Swift, jokingly telling her she owed him her first gold record. Swift later reciprocated this sentiment by sending him a gold record with a note thanking him for his support.
With the release of Church’s fourth album, “The Outsiders,” in 2013, a mysterious marketing campaign was launched that raised questions about Church’s intentions towards Swift. A video titled “One Will Rise and One Will Fall” surfaced, featuring cryptic imagery and references to Swift’s career. This led fans to believe that there was a threat being made towards Swift, causing the video to be taken down.
To clear up the confusion, a new video was released stating that Church held Swift in high regard and that the message of “One Will Rise and One Will Fall” had nothing to do with her. Despite these misunderstandings, Church’s album “The Outsiders” went on to top the country and pop charts, even potentially inspiring one of Swift’s hit songs, “Shake It Off.” In a twist of fate, Swift was sued for copyright infringement over the song, with the phrase “players gonna play, haters gonna hate” being at the center of the case. Swift claimed she first heard the phrase in Church’s song “The Outsiders,” leading to a humorous exchange between the two artists. The lawsuit was eventually dismissed, and both artists moved on from the incident.
In the end, despite the confusion and misconceptions surrounding Church and Swift’s interactions, both artists continued to find success in their music careers. The incident served as a reminder of the complexities of the music industry and the importance of clear communication and understanding between artists.