Country star Luke Bryan got hit in the face mid-performance at the North Dakota State Fair as fans defend the country singer and strongly criticized the incident.

The country singer was hit in the face with a small ball during his set at the North Dakota State Fair in July ...

Country star Luke Bryan blasts fans' behavior after being struck in the face by a stress ball during his July 26 North Dakota ...

Luke Bryan called concertgoers who throw objects at artists "idiots" after being hit in the face with a ball during his North ...

While Luke Bryan did not address the incident on stage and continued performing, he spoke about the incident to media outlet Taste of Country.

The North Dakota State Fair management, meanwhile, did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for more information on the incident. The state fair, held annually in Minot, is "a cherished ...

ORIGINAL STORY (7/27/25 at 6:30 p.m.): Country music star Luke Bryan was struck in the face by an object near the end of his concert Saturday night at the North Dakota State Fair.

Country musician Luke Bryan was hit in the face by a flying object during his performance at the North Dakota State Fair, videos show. Bryan was singing the chorus of “Country Girl” on July 26 ...

Country musician Luke Bryan was hit in the face by a flying object during his performance at the North Dakota State Fair, videos show. Bryan was singing the chorus of “Country Girl” on July 26 ...

Country musician Luke Bryan was hit in the face by a flying object during his performance at the North Dakota State Fair, videos show. Bryan was singing the chorus of “Country Girl” on July 26 ...

Country musician Luke Bryan was hit in the face by a flying object during his performance at the North Dakota State Fair, videos show. Bryan was singing the chorus of “Country Girl” on July 26 ...

Country musician Luke Bryan was hit in the face by a flying object during his performance at the North Dakota State Fair, videos show. Bryan was singing the chorus of “Country Girl” on July 26 ...