Ray LaMontagne concert stopped in Nashville
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The gist
Ray LaMontagne collapsed onstage in Nashville, treated for heat-related dehydration. The concert ended early; his team says he's doing well now.
Background
Ray LaMontagne was performing at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on September 5 as part of a tour marking the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Trouble. During the show, he appeared to lose his place during 'Hannah' and later collapsed while performing 'Jolene'. Concertgoers described the venue as unusually hot that evening, and his management attributed the collapse to heat-related dehydration.
How it unfolded
- Sep 5, 2026During the concert at Ryman Auditorium, LaMontagne stopped twice during 'Hannah' after losing his place, then apologized and continued.
- Sep 5, 2026Later, he briefly left the stage, returned to begin 'Jolene', and collapsed mid-song. Crew members helped him offstage, and the concert ended early.
- Sep 6, 2026His management said he was being treated for heat-related dehydration and is 'doing well now'.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- His management said he was treated for heat-related dehydration and is 'doing well now'.
- Public
- Concertgoers described the Ryman as unusually hot that evening, suggesting the heat may have contributed.
Still unverified
The exact medical cause is not independently confirmed; fan footage shows the collapse but does not provide a medical explanation.