Kacey Musgraves faced an unsettling moment during her Deeper Well tour performance at Tampa's Amalie Arena on Friday night when a fan grabbed her mid-song.
The incident occurred while Musgraves was performing near the crowd. Video footage captured the moment when an audience member reached out and forcefully tugged at the singer, prompting her to immediately step back from the microphone and confront the situation.
"What the f—k?" Musgraves was heard saying, followed by a disapproving head shake before professionally continuing with her performance. While the show went on without further disruption, the incident highlighted ongoing concerns about audience behavior at concerts.
This event adds to a series of recent concert disruptions affecting various artists. Earlier this year, singer Kelsea Ballerini was struck in the face by a bracelet during her Idaho show, while Zach Bryan had to pause his performance twice after objects were thrown at him during recent appearances.
While it remains unclear whether the fan was removed from the venue, the incident serves as another example of increasingly concerning fan behavior at live performances. Despite the unwanted interaction, Musgraves maintained her composure and completed the show, demonstrating her professionalism as a performer.
The Tampa incident, while unsettling, reinforces the ongoing discussion about appropriate concert etiquette and respect for performing artists' personal space during live shows.