Country music superstar Miranda Lambert has been making headlines recently for her bold actions during her Vegas residency concerts. The singer has been calling out fans who she feels are not fully engaged in her performances, specifically those taking selfies during the show.
The latest incident occurred when Lambert stopped her concert mid-song to address a fan taking a selfie. She expressed her frustration, stating that the fan’s actions were “pissing her off” and that she was there to listen to country music, not take photos. The crowd cheered in support of Lambert’s stance.
However, not everyone was pleased with Lambert’s approach. Many social media users felt that she embarrassed and shamed her loyal fans, and that she could have handled the situation in a more lighthearted and humorous way.
The fan in question, Adela Calin, has since spoken out about the incident, stating that she was “appalled” by Lambert’s behavior. Calin explained that she and her friends took a quick photo and were about to sit back down when Lambert called them out. She felt belittled and humiliated in front of thousands of people.
Miranda Lambert stops show to call out two fans taking a selfie:
“These girls are worried about their selfie and not listening to the song, it’s pissing me off a little bit. Sorry, I don’t like it at all. We’re here to hear some country music tonight. I’m singing some country… pic.twitter.com/sERBzalpBI
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Despite the backlash, Lambert seems unapologetic about her actions. At her latest concert, she even praised a fan wearing a t-shirt that read, “Shoot tequila, not selfies.” While some fans appreciate Lambert’s commitment to her music and her desire for fans to be present in the moment, others feel that she is being overly harsh and critical.
The debate raises questions about the role of technology in live music events and the expectations of artists and fans. While some argue that taking selfies is a harmless way to document memories, others believe that it can be distracting and disrespectful to the performer and other audience members. Ultimately, the incident highlights the complexities of navigating the intersection of technology, music, and human interaction.
