Miranda Lambert Pauses Concert, Scolds Fans Taking Selfies

During a recent performance of her "Velvet Rodeo" Las Vegas residency, country singer Miranda Lambert paused her set to address fans taking selfies during the show, per USA TODAY.

Lambert expressed her frustration, stating that she was bothered by the fact that some fans were more focused on capturing selfies than listening to music.

"I'm gonna stop right here for a second; I'm sorry," Lambert told the audience. "These girls are worried about their selfie and not listening to the song."

She added, "It's p**sing me off a bit. Sorry, I don't like it. At all. We're here to hear some country music tonight."

However, she quickly moved on from the interruption and asked the audience if they were ready to start again.

Called Out Fan Speaks Out

A woman named Adela Calin and her friends found themselves at the center of a controversy after being called out during Miranda Lambert concert performance in Las Vegas after taking a group photo, NBC News noted.

Lambert stopped her performance midway through the song "Tin Man" when she spotted them taking the photo, according to Calin.

She also claimed they took the picture quickly and planned to sit back down.

A video clip of the incident went viral on TikTok, where many users came to Calin and her friends' defense.

While the concert's audience supported Lambert, some TikTok and Twitter users felt that Lambert's reaction was harsh and that she could have addressed the issue differently.

Critics argued that Lambert could have finished her song and then made a general statement about being present at the moment or staying off the phone if she felt the need to address the issue.

Some people on Twitter disagreed with Lambert's actions, stating that it was disrespectful to her fan base, who had paid to enjoy the music.

Several Artists Also Express Frustration Over Phones During Their Concert

Miranda Lambert's recent frustration with concertgoers engrossed in their phones is not an isolated occurrence within the music industry, according to WBALTV 11.

Several artists have expressed similar concerns, shedding light on the growing issue of smartphone usage during live performances.

Silk Sonic, the Grammy-winning group comprising Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak, introduced a unique solution during their Las Vegas residency in 2022.

Attendees were required to secure their phones in Yondr pouches before the show commenced.

Adele, like Lambert, encountered a disruptive cell phone video incident during a concert in 2016.

Ironically, a fan attending the same event later shared footage of Adele addressing the situation on social media.

Frustrated, Adele urged the audience members and others in the crowd to focus on experiencing the performance in real-time rather than through their phone screens.

Beyoncé confronted a concertgoer who excessively recorded the show, emphasizing the significance of living in the moment and engaging fully with the performance in 2013.

She encouraged the individual to seize the opportunity and put their camera down, reaffirming the need for a genuine connection between the artist and the audience.

Smartphones have increasingly become a significant challenge for performers beyond mere distractions.

Artists like Drake and Bebe Rexha have encountered instances where phones were thrown at them during live shows, resulting in potential injuries.

Rexha, unfortunately, suffered a severe eye injury because of this disturbing trend.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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