Fans at the Ryman Auditorium got a massive scare this week. Grammy-winning folk singer Ray LaMontagne suddenly collapsed right in the middle of his Nashville concert.
The 53-year-old star was belting out his hit song “Jolene” when things took a terrifying turn. Videos from the crowd show Ray trying to grab his microphone before slowly falling backward onto the stage.
Crew members immediately rushed out to help him, and the show was abruptly canceled. So, what exactly caused the scary Ray LaMontagne collapse?
According to his team, the singer suffered from severe heat-related dehydration. Nashville was boiling at a crazy 101 degrees that day! His reps quickly posted on Instagram to calm worried fans, confirming he was in good hands with local medics.
But was there more going on behind the scenes? One concertgoer, Andrea Curtis, spilled some exclusive details. She noticed Ray struggling way before the scary fall.
Curtis claimed the singer kept pressing his hand against his head and looked super overwhelmed. He even left the stage for a quick breather before coming back out to sing “Jolene.” She also called out his team, saying the sudden end to the show felt unprofessional and left fans totally confused.
Despite the terrifying health scare, Ray is already back on the road for his 20th Anniversary Tour.
Do you think artists should cancel shows when the weather gets too hot, or was this just a freak accident? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!