Carly Pearce stood up against a disrespectful fan during a recent concert in Minnesota
Country music sweetheart Carly Pearce was performing on stage at WE Fest when she stopped mid-set to handle a situation in the crowd. Pearce is known for her transparency and raw honestly in both her lyrics and what she shares with her fans.
According to a local radio personality who captured the incident on video, a man near the stage had been shouting rude comments at the singer, including one time when she went to the mic to say, “I want to tell you all a little bit about me,” and he yelled, “No one cares.”
That was the final straw for Pearce, who called on security to remove the heckler from the audience.
Frustrated by the disrespectful comments, Pearce exclaimed:
“Out! Somebody get him out of here! I do not want him at my show… If you’re going to be an a**hole, then you’re going to have to say it to me and get the f*** out of my show.”
Security can be seen removing the man from the crowd. The “Hummingbird” singer adds:
“I do not have time for di***! See you later!”
.@CarlyPearce (rightfully) putting up with ZERO bullshit during her set tonight at WE Fest!
What did that asshole say, anyways? pic.twitter.com/JupUaN5yzK
— Ian 🎙 (@OnAirIan) August 3, 2024
Carly Pearce addresses the situation
After regaining her composure, Pearce took a moment to emphasize the impact that words can have. She said:
“I don’t care if it’s, to me, I don’t care if it’s to somebody sitting next to you. I don’t care if it’s on the internet. I don’t care if it’s texting, words hurt. That hurt me. That was not nice. And I’m just here to tell you guys, be kind. Do not say mean things to people just to be mean. Don’t think that there aren’t consequences for it. It’s not kind. It’s not right.”
She went on to explain that this was the first time she had ever had to kick someone out of one of her shows.
“And I do not believe that he should have been in my show if he’s going to speak to me like that. So I just want you guys to know that is the first time I have ever sent somebody out of one of my shows… But if somebody’s going to be that mean and disrespect me, you are not welcome.”
Finally, she thanked her fans for their ongoing support before continuing her performance.
“So thank you for being so kind to me tonight and for showing up. And seriously, just be nice to people. Do not be mean. It is not worth it.”
“This is the first time I have sent somebody out of one of my shows, but if you’re going to be that mean and disrespect me, you are not welcome” –@carlypearce
Well said, and thank you for an AMAZING performance tonight at @wefestmn! pic.twitter.com/bR2jrbDlMW
— Ian 🎙 (@OnAirIan) August 3, 2024