Country singer Bryan Martin was forcibly removed from the stage during his performance at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds in upstate New York on Friday after displaying signs of intoxication and erratic behavior, authorities said.
Incident at the Fairgrounds
The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office said deputies and event staff attempted to escort Martin, 37, offstage, but he resisted and had to be carried away.
A video circulating on social media showed the “Wolves Cry” singer shouting at deputies before they lifted him off the stage.
Sheriff Kyle Bourgault praised deputies for handling the situation “professionally and without injury.”
“At first, what appeared to be an act of aggression understandably caused concern among fans and event organizers,” the sheriff’s office said. “However, in the hours following the incident, Mr. Martin acknowledged that he is struggling with alcoholism. This admission shifts the perspective from one of conflict to one of compassion.”
New: Country Singer Bryan Martin Forcibly Removed from Stage at NY Fair for Intoxicated Behavior
On August 29, 2025, country singer Bryan Martin, 37, was forcibly removed from the stage at the Schaghticoke Fair in upstate New York after