- Kelsea Ballerini performed at the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise, Idaho, on Wednesday.
- While she was singing, Ballerini was hit in the face with an object that someone had thrown.
Kelsea Ballerini was hit in the face by a flying object on Wednesday, the latest in a series of concert mishaps that have put female singers in harm's way.
Ballerini took the stage at the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise, Idaho for the latest stop on her Heartfirst Tour. While she was singing her hit single "If You Go Down (I'm Goin' Down Too)," she was struck by something a concertgoer had thrown toward her.
The country star left the stage but returned shortly after to address the crowd.
"All I care about is keeping everyone safe. If you ever don't feel safe, please let someone around you know. If anyone's pushing too much or you just have that gut feeling, just always flag it," Ballerini said, per People.
She added: "Don't throw things. You know?"
A fan account for Ballerini shared a video of the incident on Twitter, begging others not to "put her in danger."
—Kelsea Central • fan account (@KelseaCentral) June 29, 2023
"I know we all mean well. We all want to show Kelsea love the best way we know how, and shower her with all the gifts. But throwing things on stage where artists are already so vulnerable is NOT the move," the fan account wrote.
"If you can't hand it to her, there are so many other options. Lord, give it to us! We will make sure it gets to her," they continued. "But PLEASE don't put her in danger like this. Again, I know you all mean well, but this is becoming a safety issue."
According to fans who attended the concert, Ballerini appeared unhurt and was able to finish her performance.
However, other musicians have not been so lucky.
Earlier this month, Bebe Rexha was hit by a phone thrown at her face during a concert. She was rushed to the hospital and reportedly needed three stitches for her injury.
Ava Max was also slapped by a man who rushed the stage. She later told fans, "He slapped me so hard that he scratched the inside of my eye."