Country singer Scotty McCreery, known for winning the tenth season of “American Idol,” halted his show in Colorado over the weekend after witnessing a man allegedly hit a woman in the crowd. The incident took place during his performance at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo.
McCreery, 30, was in the middle of singing “It Matters to Her” when he noticed the altercation. He immediately addressed the situation, calling out the man for hitting the woman and demanding that he be removed from the venue. The singer's band stopped playing, and the audience reacted with shock and disbelief.
Expressing concern for the woman's well-being, McCreery asked for police and security to intervene and ensure her safety. The man was promptly escorted out of the concert, with McCreery condemning his actions as cowardly and unacceptable.
Despite the interruption, McCreery resumed his performance after the incident was resolved. He received overwhelming support from his fans, who applauded his swift and decisive response to the situation.
A video of the incident captured by a concertgoer quickly went viral on social media, sparking outrage and praise for McCreery's handling of the incident. The spokesperson for the Colorado State Fair confirmed that an investigation is underway, although no arrests have been reported at this time.
Representatives for McCreery have not provided any further comments on the incident, and the singer has not addressed the matter on his social media platforms.
