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Miranda Lambert, the popular country singer, had a mini-meltdown during one of her concerts in Las Vegas recently that left some fans walking out in frustration. While it’s not uncommon for entertainers to veer into politics during their performances, Lambert’s meltdown was a little different. During her residency at the Las Vegas Planet Hollywood, Lambert noticed a few female fans in the crowd attempting to take selfies while she was singing her hit song “Tin Man.” This apparently irritated Lambert, who stopped the performance and called out the fans, expressing her frustration with their lack of attention. She made it clear that she was there to sing country music, not to be ignored while people took selfies.
WATCH: Bizarre Miranda Lambert Mini-Meltdown During Concert Had Some Fans Walking Out https://t.co/HMRHVDIjUA
— RedState (@RedState) July 18, 2023
Now, while it’s understandable that performers might get annoyed when people are more interested in taking pictures than actually enjoying the show, it’s also important to remember that these fans paid to be there. As long as they’re not being disruptive to the show or the other audience members, why should Lambert care if they want to take a few selfies? John Ondrasik, the lead singer of the band Five For Fighting, had a great response to Lambert’s diva-like behavior. He pointed out that unless the fans are throwing things or causing other disruptions, why should anyone care if they want to take pictures?
Miranda Lambert stops show to call out two fans taking a selfie:
“These girls are worried about their selfie and not listening to the song, it’s pissing me off a little bit. Sorry, I don’t like it at all. We’re here to hear some country music tonight. I’m singing some country… pic.twitter.com/sERBzalpBI
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) July 17, 2023
I get it, it's not as cool as 10,000 lighters in an arena and it can be distracting. But those phones coming out when you are blessed to sing songs that people sing back to you…is just that…a blessing. Chill. https://t.co/t2AefVJi8C pic.twitter.com/8hyY2iuwq8
— John Ondrasik (@johnondrasik) July 17, 2023
meanwhile at a carrie underwood concert: https://t.co/2dfy5co4Ui pic.twitter.com/tPGsv9rGKV
— courtney (@fcreverchanged) July 17, 2023
Some fans made their frustration known by grumbling and leaving the concert after Lambert’s rant. They felt disrespected and didn’t appreciate being called out in front of everyone. After all, they were there to have a good time and blow off some steam, not to be shamed for wanting to capture memories of the experience. It’s worth noting that Lambert’s ex-husband, Blake Shelton, is also trending on Twitter, with some speculating that this kind of behavior may have been a reason their marriage didn’t last. Who knows? Maybe there’s more to the story than what’s being reported. But one thing’s for sure, Lambert’s mini-meltdown didn’t sit well with some of her fans.
In the end, concerts are supposed to be fun and enjoyable experiences. People should be able to do what they want as long as they’re not causing harm or creating a disturbance. Lambert may have had good intentions in wanting her fans to fully engage with her performance, but her approach may have been a bit too abrasive. There’s a fine line between expressing frustration and alienating the very people who support you. Hopefully, Lambert can find a better way to interact with her fans in the future, because ultimately, without them, she wouldn’t have a career.
