Overview

• A small ball resembling a baseball struck Luke Bryan in the face as he sang “Country Girl” during the final song of his July 26 performance at the North Dakota State Fair.
• He paused briefly, wiped his face and carried on to complete the rest of his set without interruption.
• Capt. Jason Kraft of the Ward County Sheriff’s Office said no complaint was filed and the thrower remains unidentified, so no investigation is underway.
• Video of the incident went viral, prompting fans on social media to condemn the misconduct and call for improved concert etiquette.
• The mishap occurred weeks after Bryan resumed touring following a three-week battle with COVID-19 that had forced him to cancel multiple shows.