Country music star Miranda Lambert’s stance on selfies has sparked heated conversations and divided fans, especially following an incident during her Vegas residency show. Known for her no-nonsense personality, Lambert’s recent decision to call out fans taking selfies during her performance has stirred both support and criticism, leaving concert etiquette up for debate. Here’s a closer look at what happened and how fans and social media have reacted.

Background on Miranda Lambert’s Vegas Residency and the Selfie Incident

Miranda Lambert is currently headlining a highly anticipated Las Vegas residency, where her bold presence and unique style have drawn crowds. However, it was during one of her shows that Lambert’s reaction to a seemingly harmless selfie moment led to unexpected tension with her audience. While performing her song Tin Man, Lambert abruptly stopped mid-performance, pointing out a fan who was taking a selfie instead of focusing on the music. Her reaction to the fan’s actions has since sparked a lively conversation about concert etiquette.

Stopping the Concert Over a Selfie

As Tin Man played, Lambert noticed the fan holding up their phone for a selfie. Pausing the performance, she called attention to the fan’s behavior, visibly annoyed by the distraction. Lambert addressed the crowd, saying, “I’m gonna stop for a minute,” as she directed her message to the selfie-taking fan.

“These girls are worried about their selfie and not listening to the song, it’s pissing me off a little bit. Sorry, I don’t like it at all. We’re here to hear some country music tonight. I’m singing some country damn music,” Lambert declared. The fan, taken aback, quickly put their phone away, and the performance resumed.

“I’m Here to Sing Country Music”

Lambert’s bluntness didn’t stop at this single moment. Her response revealed her frustration with concertgoers focusing more on capturing moments than enjoying them. In Lambert’s view, the priority should be on immersing oneself in the music rather than taking pictures. Her firm stance quickly spread online, and while some applauded her for defending the purity of live music, others found her reaction harsh.

Fans Show Support for Lambert

In the heat of the moment, many in the crowd cheered in support of Lambert’s reaction. Some fans seemed to appreciate the country singer’s candidness, applauding her for standing up against what they saw as a growing trend of overuse of phones during concerts. For some, Lambert’s perspective was a reminder to live in the moment and enjoy live music authentically.

Reaction to the ‘Shoot Tequila, Not Selfies’ T-Shirt

The following concert introduced another unexpected moment. This time, Lambert spotted a fan wearing a shirt that read, “Shoot tequila, not selfies.” Embracing the playful message, Lambert pointed it out to the crowd, exclaiming, “Her shirt says, ‘Shoot tequila, not selfies.’ She did it, I didn’t!” The crowd laughed, seemingly in agreement with the singer’s message, yet some fans were quick to see this as Lambert doubling down on her stance, which sparked further online debate.

Social Media Reactions to Lambert’s Behavior

Not everyone was on board with Lambert’s handling of the situation. Social media was soon filled with a mix of praise and criticism. Some users felt that her direct approach was unnecessary, suggesting she could have handled it differently. “Way to embarrass and shame your loyal fans who adore you,” one Twitter user commented, hinting that a light-hearted approach might have been more appropriate.

Others defended Lambert, arguing that concertgoers often get too caught up in documenting moments rather than experiencing them. This division of opinions online highlights the larger issue at hand—how to balance capturing memories without detracting from the shared experience of live music.

The Fan’s Perspective: Adela Calin’s Response to Being Called Out

Adela Calin, the fan who was called out, later shared her side of the story. According to Calin, taking the selfie was brief, lasting only “30 seconds at most.” Calin recounted feeling shocked and belittled as Lambert halted the show to address her in front of the audience. She expressed, “It felt like I was back at school with the teacher scolding me for doing something wrong and telling me to sit down back in my place.”

Calin felt that Lambert’s reaction made her and her friends appear “young, immature, and vain,” while in reality, they were women in their 30s to 60s who simply wanted to document the memorable night.

Conclusion: A Debate on Phones at Live Performances

Miranda Lambert’s decision to prioritize fan engagement over phone distractions has led to a greater discussion on concert etiquette in the age of social media. For some artists and fans, the value of immersing oneself in live music outweighs the desire to capture every moment on camera. For others, capturing memories through photos and videos adds to the concert experience, preserving these memories to look back on later.

Lambert’s Vegas residency has inadvertently spotlighted a modern concert dilemma. While her intention may be to protect the live music experience, her method of achieving this has opened up a conversation about how best to balance enjoyment and documentation in the digital age.