Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne collapsed on stage during his performance at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on September 5. The 53-year-old musician was in the midst of his “Trouble” 20th Anniversary Tour when the incident occurred during the second-to-last song of his set. Audience-captured video shows LaMontagne strumming his guitar while performing his 2004 hit “Jolene” before he suddenly appeared to struggle, grabbed the microphone stand, and fell backward. Crew members immediately rushed to his assistance as the concert was brought to a halt.
Following the incident, LaMontagne’s team addressed the situation in a now-deleted Instagram story, explaining that the singer had suffered from dehydration. The statement noted that he was in the care of local emergency medical services and was doing well. “Thank you to everyone who came out to tonight’s show at the Ryman,” the post read, adding that the artist was grateful for the audience’s understanding and expected to continue his tour schedule, with a planned performance in Louisville the following evening.
LaMontagne is currently touring to commemorate the two-decade anniversary of his debut studio album, “Trouble.” The tour, which began on August 23 in Salt Lake City, includes stops in major cities such as Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston, and Portland, with the final show scheduled for New York City. The Nashville engagement spanned two nights, September 4 and 5, before the interruption occurred.
Known for his soulful folk sound, LaMontagne earned a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 2011 for his record “God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise.” While his representatives did not provide further updates to media inquiries, the team’s initial statement emphasized his recovery and commitment to the remainder of the tour dates. The report also notes that the team added: “He is looking forward to being onstage in Louisville tomorrow night.”. The report also notes that saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for.