Miranda Lambert is in hot water again, facing criticism for her behavior at a recent music festival, leaving some fans disappointed. This isn’t the first time the country singer has been called out for her onstage actions, and it seems like this latest incident has upset even more people.
The event unfolded during her performance at the Montana Festival on July 14. A fan recorded a video that showed Lambert calling out the audience. The clip went viral fast on social media, and it didn’t take long for people to react. In the video, Miranda, wearing a cowboy hat and a denim dress with tassels, was clearly irritated by the crowd. She pointed out those who weren’t paying attention and seemed frustrated.
In the video, you can hear Lambert saying, “I can see your head is not turned the right way, which is this way,” as she motioned toward herself. Her voice had a sharp tone, and her Southern accent made it clear that she wasn’t happy with the distraction. Some fans cheered, but others were caught off guard by the unexpected outburst.
Miranda didn’t stop there. She continued, “So, if you came to visit, you can do it somewhere else.” She didn’t want to deal with anyone who wasn’t fully engaged in the show. She then reassured the rest of the crowd, “If you came to sing and hear some country music and drink some beer… then we’re doing that tonight.” Her confidence showed, and it seemed like she wasn’t going to let anyone ruin the night.
But Lambert wasn’t just upset with the distracted fans—she also addressed the people causing trouble in the crowd. “Are we clear?” she asked, raising her hands as if trying to control the situation. She even joked, “Fighting is not ok… And it’s always the girls. We get crazy!” Her tone lightened up with laughter, and she raised her cup in a toast to the audience, trying to ease the tension.
After that, Lambert realized her drink was empty. She shook her cup toward the stage crew, asking for a refill. “Mine’s empty,” she said, and within seconds, a crew member handed her a new drink. “This looks like a good time for a drink, y’all!” she shouted, arms wide open, trying to shake off the tension and keep the show going.
A TikTok user shared the video with the caption, “Thoughts? 🤷🏻♀️ #mirandalambert #underthebigsky #whitefishmontana #countrymusic.” It didn’t take long for the comments to roll in, and many were not pleased. “We left. As did LOTS of the crowd,” one person commented. Another called the situation “terrible,” while another said, “I stopped liking Miranda for this exact reason.”
Other fans who had seen Lambert act this way before chimed in too. “This has always been her. I remember it from her county fair days. [Never] paid to see her again,” one person wrote. Another TikTok user was more critical, saying, “Miranda, [you’re] okay at best. Not amazing. Please respect your fans more.
They made you what you are. Without them you’d be some nobody working at Dairy Queen. Respectfully, just shut up and sing.”
Not all the feedback was negative, though. Some fans defended her. One front-row fan praised her performance, saying, “Honestly, she was amazing. We were right up front and loved every second of it.” Another fan added, “🔥🔥🔥🔥 I LOVE her. Always have. Has been a huge influence for me. She is just brutally honest. Something so many of us lack. Honesty!”
This isn’t the first time Miranda Lambert has been in the spotlight for her bold interactions with the crowd. In the past, during a Las Vegas concert, she paused her performance of “Tin Man” to call out some women who were taking selfies. Frustrated, she asked her band to stop playing and pointed out the selfie-takers.
“These girls are worried about their selfie and not listening to the song, and it’s pissed me off a little bit,” she said.
While the crowd cheered, she didn’t back down. She repeated her frustration with the phone use during an emotional part of the song and even asked the women to put their phones down. “Shall we start again?” she asked, and the song started over, although some fans left the venue upset by the whole exchange.
The incident at the Montana Festival sparked even more debate online. “Yikes this was completely out of line and awkward. She’s not a teacher here 😅,” one TikTok user commented. Another sympathized with the fans Lambert had called out, saying, “Omg… and then imagine how they felt after this???”
Some found the whole situation hilarious, writing, “The people leaving right after she did it lmaoooo that was great!” Even a Taylor Swift fan jumped in, saying, “Taylor [Swift] would never 😏.”
Miranda Lambert’s way of speaking directly to the crowd has divided fans for years. Some people admire her honesty, while others think it’s too much. But Lambert is known for being outspoken and strong-willed, and she doesn’t seem to care what anyone thinks. Whether you love her or not, it’s clear that her behavior on stage continues to stir up conversation.
In the end, the debate over Miranda Lambert’s actions at the Montana Festival highlights how different people see her style. Some love her for being true to herself and for speaking her mind, while others find it off-putting. Whatever people think, one thing is clear: Miranda Lambert is never afraid to express her feelings, and she’ll continue to do so on stage.
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