Current:Home > reviewsKelsea Ballerini Struck in the Face By Object While Performing Onstage in Idaho -WealthConverge Strategies
Kelsea Ballerini Struck in the Face By Object While Performing Onstage in Idaho
View
Date:2025-04-16 10:15:12
Kelsea Ballerini's latest performance took an unexpected turn.
The "Dibs" singer had to temporarily pause her June 28 show after she was struck in the face, becoming the latest musician to suffer an injury onstage.
As the 29-year-old belted out her song, "If You Go Down" during her show at the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise, Idaho, a fan threw an unknown object that landed in the middle of her face, forcing her to stop mid-song.
As seen in videos shared to social media, Ballerini seemingly tended to her eye as she spoke onstage with her violinist, later walking backstage. Social media users have speculated that the object may have been a bracelet.
After the incident, Ballerini returned to the stage and addressed the importance of safety at her shows, as seen in a TikTok shared by a fan account.
"Can we just talk about what happened?" she asked the crowd. "All I care about is keeping everyone safe. If you ever don't feel safe, please let someone around you know."
She added, "If anyone's pushing too much or you just have that gut feeling, just always flag it. Don't throw things. You know?"
As the "Legends" singer explained, she wants to help foster a safe space during performances.
"I always want shows of mine—every show for every artist, but I'm control of this one—I just want it to be a safe place for everyone," she continued. "We have little kids and just...can you help me do that tonight?"
The onstage mishap involving Ballerini comes nearly two weeks after Bebe Rexha also suffered an injury after a concertgoer threw a phone on stage striking her in the face mid-show. In a video of the incident shared to Twitter, the "Meant to Be" singer was seen crouched over onstage after being struck as crew members rush to her aid.
Bebe updated fans on the injury the following day, writing, "I'm good" in a June 19 Instagram post along with two photos of her bruised left eye.
E! News previously confirmed that a 27-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault in connection to that incident.
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (5636)
Related
- McConnell absent from Senate on Thursday as he recovers from fall in Capitol
- DOE abruptly cancels school bus routes for thousands of Hawaii students
- Things to know about the largest US-Russia prisoner swap in post-Soviet history
- Kaylee McKeown sweeps backstroke gold; Regan Smith takes silver
- Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people
- An assassin, a Putin foe’s death, secret talks: How a sweeping US-Russia prisoner swap came together
- AP Week in Pictures: Global
- First two kickoff under NFL’s new rules are both returned to the 26
- DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
- Doomed: Is Robert Downey Jr.'s return really the best thing for the MCU?
Ranking
- How to watch new prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin': Premiere date, cast, streaming
- Did Katie Ledecky win? How she finished in 800 freestyle
- Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Last Weekend to Shop: Snag the 40 Best Deals Before They Sell Out
- 'Bill & Ted' stars Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter to reunite in new Broadway play
- What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
- 2024 Olympics: Skateboarder Sky Brown Still Competing With Dislocated Shoulder
- Why Amazon stock was taking a dive today
- New sports streaming service sets price at $42.99/month: What you can (and can't) get with Venu Sports
Recommendation
Stamford Road collision sends motorcyclist flying; driver arrested
D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event Unveils Star Wars, Marvel & More Collections: An Exclusive First Look
Thousands were arrested at college protests. For students, the fallout was only beginning
Harris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to be the party’s nominee, committee chair says
Intellectuals vs. The Internet
Anthony Volpe knows these New York Yankees can do 'special things'
USA Basketball's Steve Kerr, assistants enjoying master’s class in coaching
2024 Olympics: Sha'Carri Richardson Makes Epic Comeback 3 Years After Suspension