Eric Church, the outlaw country star known for his signature shades and fearless approach to music, has never been one to shy away from surprising his fans. But when it comes to Halloween, even he left everyone stunned with his all-time favorite costume, which he recently revealed in an interview.

“I’ve had a lot of fun costumes over the years,” Church said with a grin. “But the one that stands out the most? Hands down, my favorite has to be the time I dressed up as a giant, inflatable dinosaur.”

That’s right — the man who’s known for his badass, rugged persona on stage once went all out with a silly, inflatable T. rex costume for Halloween. And surprisingly, it wasn’t just a one-time gimmick. Church’s love for the costume is rooted in pure fun and the chance to let loose without the weight of his rock star image.

“I had the whole inflatable dinosaur suit — you know, the ones that blow up and make you look like a walking, dancing dino. It’s ridiculously funny, and I had a blast wearing it,” he shared, laughing at the memory. “It was a chance to just be silly. Sometimes you need that.”

Fans who know Eric Church for his raw, gritty performances might find it hard to picture the “Springsteen” singer in such a lighthearted costume, but that’s part of his charm. He’s always had a down-to-earth, unpretentious side that lets him embrace the fun moments of life without worrying about how he’s perceived.

Church admits that his T. rex costume was a hit at every Halloween party he attended. “People loved it! I was dancing around, pretending to roar, and just letting the music take over. It was the best. No rock star image, no expectations — just fun.”

While Church is known for his serious, soulful music, he’s always been a man of contrast, blending the fierce with the fun. And the T. rex costume? It’s just another example of how he balances his legendary stage persona with a deep sense of humor and lightheartedness offstage.

For his fans, Church’s revelation about his favorite Halloween costume just made him that much more relatable — proving that even the toughest rock stars know how to let their hair down and have some fun when the time is right.