Miranda Lambert's Concert Clash: Singer Criticizes Fans for Selfie Obsession During Performance
In a recent concert in Las Vegas, country music star Miranda Lambert found herself in a contentious situation with some of her fans. The singer, known for her fiery personality and candid lyrics, expressed her frustration with concert-goers who seemed more interested in capturing selfies than enjoying her performance.
The incident occurred during Lambert's Las Vegas residency show on Saturday. As she began to perform her hit single "Tin Man," she noticed a group of fans more engrossed in their phones than her performance. Lambert halted her performance to address the situation.
"I'm gonna stop right here for a second... These girls are worried about their selfie and not listening to the song. It's p---ing me off a little bit," Lambert said, pointing to a section of the crowd. She continued, "I don't like it, at all. We're here to hear some country music tonight, I'm singing some country damn music."
The singer's remarks were met with a mixed reaction from the audience. While some cheered her on, others were reportedly upset by her comments. A fan-recorded video of the incident was shared on TikTok, where it sparked a debate about Lambert's actions.
Critics of Lambert's reaction argued that the fans were merely trying to document their experience. "The girls paid VIP seats to take only 2 selfies to document the memory, and here she is trying to embarrass the hell out of 'em. They PAID to hear her," one TikTok user commented.
Others, however, sided with Lambert, arguing that the fans' behavior was disrespectful. "I could hear them talking while she was singing. [It's] rude to her and the other people," one person who claimed to have been present during the show commented on the video. "Everyone's so [f------] sensitive now, but there's Concert Etiquette. Her singing solo with her guitar is not the time to get up, talk and pose for photos."
Despite the controversy, Lambert continued her performance, asking the crowd, "Shall we start again?" before launching back into her song. The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing debate about the role of technology at live events and the tension it can create between performers and their audiences.