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Luke Bryan Struck by Ball During North Dakota State Fair Concert

He carried on through the rest of his set with investigators still pursuing the unidentified thrower.

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Overview

  • A small ball thrown from the audience struck Bryan in the face during his performance of “Country Girl” on July 26 at the North Dakota State Fair.
  • Bryan paused only momentarily to wipe his face before continuing and completing his set without interruption.
  • Investigators with the Ward County Sheriff’s Office say they have not identified the thrower or determined exactly what object was used.
  • Fan-recorded video of the incident rapidly spread across social media and generated strong reactions from viewers.
  • The concert was one of Bryan’s first performances back on tour following a COVID-19–related hiatus that forced several show cancellations.