Eric Church is missing the 2026 Grammy Awards despite his album *Evangeline Vs. the Machine* being nominated for Best Contemporary Country Album. The singer took to social media ahead of the show, which is taking place on Sunday night (Feb. 1) in Los Angeles, California, to explain why he won’t be attending.

### Why Is Eric Church Skipping the 2026 Grammy Awards?

Church revealed that he is unable to attend Sunday night’s ceremony due to illness. He shared his disappointment with fans, saying, “I’m so disappointed to miss the Grammy Awards tonight due to illness. I’ve tried everything possible to be there in person and unfortunately I just can’t do it.”

Despite his absence, Church sent his best wishes to all of the nominees and expressed how honored he feels to be recognized, stating that he “respect[s] greatly what this honor means and stands for in the music community.”

### Will Eric Church’s Illness Affect Upcoming Shows?

As of now, Church plans to continue with his next scheduled performance in Omaha, Nebraska, on Thursday, February 5. In his social media post, he mentioned that he hopes to “rest up and see everybody in Omaha next week.”

### Has Eric Church Ever Won a Grammy Award?

Although Eric Church is one of the biggest names in country music and has earned numerous awards at other country-specific shows, he has never won a Grammy Award. To date, he has been nominated for a total of 11 Grammys, including this year’s nod for *Evangeline Vs. the Machine*.

His first Grammy nomination came in 2012 in the Best Country Album category for *Chief*. Since then, he has been a frequent nominee, consistently recognized within genre-specific categories.

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