Grammy Award-winning singer Ray LaMontagne collapsed on stage during a performance at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on September 5. The 53-year-old musician was in the midst of his “Trouble” 20th Anniversary Tour when the incident occurred. Audience members captured the moment on video, which shows LaMontagne strumming his guitar and singing his 2004 track “Jolene” before he began grunting, grabbed the microphone stand, and fell backward. Crew members immediately rushed to his side to assist.
Social media user Andrea Curtis, who shared footage of the event, noted that the concert was halted during the second-to-last song of the set. While representatives for the artist did not provide an immediate response to requests for comment, his team addressed the situation in a now-deleted Instagram story. They stated that LaMontagne was in the care of local emergency medical services and was being treated for heat-related dehydration. The team expressed gratitude for the audience’s understanding, adding, “Thank you to everyone who came out to tonight’s show at the Ryman.”
Despite the collapse, the singer’s team indicated he was doing well and expressed his intention to continue the tour, specifically noting he was looking forward to performing in Louisville the following night. LaMontagne, who received a Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 2011 for “God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise,” is currently touring to mark two decades since the release of his debut album, “Trouble.”
The tour, which began on August 23 in Salt Lake City, included two performances in Nashville on September 4 and 5. Following his scheduled stop in Louisville, the artist is slated to visit several other cities, including Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston, and Portland. The tour is set to conclude in New York City. The report also notes that reach her at sshafiq@usatodayco.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7. The report also notes that saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for.
