Chapel hill: Eric Church shared some advice with UNC graduates: Live your life "real," don't get lost in the online world. When it comes to heartwarming and inspiring moments from this year's graduation ceremonies, Eric Church's name is definitely on the list. The country music legend took the stage to deliver a moving commencement speech at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, serving up both heartfelt words and his signature guitar riffs in a truly emotional performance.

According to Thai News Agency, the atmosphere at Kenan Stadium was filled with smiles, cheers, and moments that had many people pulling out their phones to jot down his memorable quotes. Eric wasn't just talking about "success," but about living in an era where everyone strives to be famous online, sometimes forgetting that real life is more important.

The Grammy Award-winning artist revealed that today's younger generation faces more pressure than previous generations because social media makes everyone feel the need to "perform" all the time, to look good, to be amazing, to have a presence on social media feeds, but to lack a real-life presence in the people around them.

He left a impactful statement that resonated with the entire stadium: "Many people may have thousands of followers, but no one really knows who you are."

Eric also shared the idea of "Plant Yourself," or establishing roots in real life. This includes getting to know your neighbors, helping your community, or doing good deeds without posting about them on social media every time. For him, "kindness" isn't a reward after success, but rather the path to success itself.

Another moment that made fans smile was when he shared about his heartfelt love for the Tar Heels team, to the point where he once canceled a major concert to come cheer on the UNC basketball team in the Final Four. He's truly a die-hard fan.

Eric also spoke about the importance of "life balance" between ambition and not forgetting those who love us. He wanted all graduates to dare to dream big, but also not forget the people who were by their side on days when life wasn't as glamorous as the pictures on Instagram.

What made this speech even more special was that he picked up a guitar and played a song on stage, transforming the graduation ceremony into both a small concert and a life lesson at the same time.

It's safe to say this wasn't just an ordinary speech; it was a moment that reminded people today that no matter how important the online world is, ultimately, "real life" and "the real people around you" are still the most valuable things.