The country artist makes use of her Instagram account to share a lengthy statement after being hit with an object while performing her song 'If You Go Down (I'm Going Down Too)'.
- Jun 30, 2023
AceShowbiz - Kelsea Ballerini is speaking out after being hit in the face with an object that a concertgoer threw during her concert at Outlaw Field in Boise, Idaho, on Wednesday, June 28. The 29-year-old country artist made use of her Instagram account to share a lengthy statement in the wake of the incident.
"hi. i'm fine. someone threw a bracelet, it hit me in the eye, and it more so just scared me than hurt me," she wrote. "we all have triggers and layers of fears way deeper than what is shown, and that's why i walked offstage to calm down and make sure myself, band and crew, and the crowd all felt safe to continue."
The "I Quit Drinking" hitmaker went on to say, "that's all i ever want, is for shows to feel like a safe place for us all. i love you and appreciate all of the concern, lets make the last two shoes of the heartfirst tour the best yet."
The singer also shared a screenshot of the comments section in which one user said, "It's sad that this happens but maybe she should stay true and not go woke." Another user commented, "Stitches is the bar. No stitches. No post." Kelsea wrote over the image, "also just gonna leave this right here. a sad, scary world we live in."
Kelsea also posted some pictures from her performance on her Instagram feed. "two shows of the heartfirst tour left," she wrote, adding, "(ps- i'm fine, let's just do a better job of keeping each other safe at shows. ily.)."
In a video that circulated online, Kelsea was performing her song "If You Go Down (I'm Going Down Too)" when she looked startled before touching her left eye and stepping back from the microphone. After her violinist later walked over to check on her, the star ultimately handed her guitar to a stagehand and exited the stage.
She later returned to the stage to address the incident. "Can we talk about what just happened? All I care about is keeping everyone safe, so if you ever don't feel safe, please let someone around you know. There's security everywhere tonight," she said at the time. "Don't throw things, you know! I just always want shows of mine - every show, for every artist - but I'm in control of this one. I just want it to be a safe place for everyone. … Can you help me do that tonight?"
