Ray LaMontagne has been treated after collapsing on stage in Nashville.
The folk singer-songwriter was performing at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Saturday night (September 5) when he collapsed on stage, bringing the show to an early finish.
The incident occurred midway through a performance of his song ‘Jolene’. Fan-shot footage shows him falling backwards before hitting the ground. Members of his team then rushed to assist him, he was then helped from the stage, and the concert ended early.
Earlier in the set, LaMontagne stopped twice during a rendition of ‘Hannah’, after losing his place. He then apologised to the crowd before moving on. Later on, he briefly left the stage before returning to begin ‘Jolene’.
LaMontagne’s management have said that he is being treated for heat-related dehydration and is “doing well now”.
Following the show, several fans reported that the venue was particularly hot that evening.
@RayLaMontagne just collapsed on stage at @theryman . Show is over. Praying for Ray.
— Nick Schafer (@NickSchafer24) September 6, 2026
The singer’s team wrote on his Instagram story: “Thank you to everyone who came out to tonight’s show at the Ryman,” adding: “Ray is in good hands with the local EMS and is being treated for heat related dehydration, he is doing well now and is grateful for everyone’s understanding.”
They added that he was “looking forward to being onstage in Louisville tomorrow night.” He did return to perform at Louisville Palace on Sunday (September 6).
The shows come as part of his ‘Trouble’ 20th Anniversary Tour, which sees him performing his 2004 debut album in full, alongside material from across his catalog. The Weather Station are serving as the support act for all dates.
Further shows will take place in Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston, Portland, New York and more, and you can find any remaining tickets here.
Since the release of ‘Trouble’, LaMontagne has shared eight additional albums – the most recent being 2024’s ‘Long Way Home’.
