During a concert at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo, Colorado, on Saturday, Scotty McCreery, the former American Idol winner, made headlines for an unexpected reason. As he was performing his song “It Matters To Her,” McCreery noticed a disturbing incident unfolding in the audience. A man was allegedly hitting a woman, prompting McCreery to pause his performance and address the situation.
Jessica Rosario, a concertgoer, captured the incident on video. In the footage, McCreery can be seen stopping the show as he points out the alleged attacker. “Scotty was discussing his wife Gabi’s favorite song when he observed the man’s actions,” Rosario reported. “He immediately halted the performance to address the situation and ensured that the man was removed by security.”
In the video, McCreery’s response is both firm and concerned. “Right here, that’s a lady you just hit, sir. Absolutely not, you just hit the lady. Police? Security? Is she OK? Get the heck out of here,” he says, visibly upset. He continues, “On God’s green earth. At a Scotty McCreery show? What are you doing?” McCreery’s remarks emphasize his shock and condemnation of the behavior, as he seeks to ensure that the woman is safe and that the perpetrator is removed from the venue.
After ensuring the situation was under control, McCreery checked in with the crowd before resuming his set. He reiterated his stance against violence, stating, “Whoever you are, that’s the definition of a coward, hitting a lady. Get the heck out of here.” This intervention was met with support from the audience, who pointed out the man involved, leading to his removal from the venue. The identities of those involved and the specifics of any subsequent legal actions have not been publicly disclosed.
Olga Robak, director of communications with The Colorado Department of Agriculture, confirmed the incident, stating, “We can confirm that an incident took place at the Scotty McCreery concert where a man assaulted a woman and the performer stopped the show.” Robak added that the incident is currently under investigation and that further details cannot be provided at this time. Colorado State Fair security played a crucial role in managing the situation and maintaining crowd control.
