Miranda Lambert found herself in the spotlight once again, but this time not for her music. The country star has faced criticism for her behavior at the Montana Festival on July 14, and many fans weren’t pleased. This isn’t the first time Lambert has been called out for her onstage attitude, and it seems that this latest incident may have alienated even more of her supporters.
The event, held at the Montana Festival, was supposed to be a fun night of country music, but things took a turn when Lambert, wearing a cowboy hat and a denim dress with tassels, addressed the audience directly. A fan caught the moment on video, which quickly went viral. In the clip, Lambert was visibly upset and scolded the crowd for not paying attention.
“I can see your head is not turned the right way, which is this way,” Lambert said, motioning toward herself with a clear sense of frustration. Her southern drawl and firm voice made it clear that she wasn’t happy with the distractions. Some fans cheered, but others looked stunned by her outburst.
“Are we clear?” she asked the crowd, as she addressed a possible argument or disagreement among concertgoers. Lambert, always one to lighten the mood, added, “Fighting is not ok… And it’s always the girls. We get crazy!” She laughed, trying to ease the tension before raising her cup in a toast to the audience.
Her interactions didn’t end there. When Lambert realized her drink was empty, she wasted no time in asking for a refill. “Mine’s empty,” she said, shaking her cup toward the stage crew. The response came quickly, and soon Lambert was holding a fresh drink. “This looks like a good time for a drink y’all!” she shouted, spreading her arms wide, hoping to shift the crowd’s attention.
The video quickly made its way to TikTok, with users chiming in with their reactions. One person commented, “We left. As did LOTS of the crowd,” while another said, “I stopped liking Miranda for this exact reason.” Fans who had been following Lambert for years weighed in, too. “This has always been her. I remember it from her county fair days. Never paid to see her again,” one user wrote.
But not everyone was upset. A fan who had been right at the front of the crowd shared a positive response, saying, “Honestly, she was amazing. We were right up front and loved every second of it.” Another supporter added, “🔥🔥🔥🔥 I LOVE her. Always have. She’s brutally honest, something so many of us lack.”
Lambert’s candid nature isn’t new. She’s known for calling out the audience when she feels the vibe is off. At a previous show in Las Vegas, Lambert stopped mid-performance of her song “Tin Man” to address a group of women who were distracted by their phones. “These girls are worried about their selfie and not listening to the song, and it’s pissed me off a little bit,” she said, prompting cheers from some fans but also upsetting others.
The Montana festival incident drew similar reactions. Some people thought it was awkward, while others found it funny. “Yikes, this was completely out of line,” one TikTok user commented. Another user chimed in with, “Omg… and then imagine how they felt after this???” while others laughed about the people leaving right after the incident, one even saying, “The people leaving right after she did it lmaoooo that was great!”
Despite the mixed reactions, Miranda Lambert remains unapologetically herself. Some fans admire her honesty, even if it’s a bit too direct for others. She’s always been a performer who speaks her mind, and while it may push some people away, it seems she’s not going to change her ways anytime soon. Whether you love her for it or find it uncomfortable, Miranda Lambert continues to be a polarizing figure in the world of country music.
So what do you think? Is her honesty refreshing or too harsh? Let us know in the comments!
