Overview

• On July 26 at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot, an audience member threw a small ball that hit Bryan in the face mid-song.
• Fan-shot video shows Bryan briefly pause, wipe his face and then resume “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” without addressing the incident.
• Ward County Sheriff’s Office confirms no suspect has been identified and no investigation is underway due to the absence of a formal complaint.
• Bryan had just resumed touring in mid-July after canceling shows earlier in the month to recover from COVID-19.
• The episode underscores growing concert security challenges as artists face disruptions from objects thrown by fans.