Bryan Martin was “forcibly” removed from the stage Friday by police during during a concert in New York, and now the country music singer is speaking out about it.
Martin, 37, was removed from the stage during his show at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds in New York, The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) said in a news release.
In a video posted on social media of the incident, Martin can be seen shouting, and police then gather around him as he confronts them, before officers carry him away from the area.
On Saturday, Martin posted about the incident on Instagram, apologizing to fans.
“Sorry I let yall down tonight,” he posted. “Truth is I’m not ok. Been hitting it hard for a while and haven’t took time to be honest with myself about my mental health, and it’s nothing new to struggle with my anxiety and depression.
“But I’ve had a weight on my heart lately that’s been heavy and accumulating with time and I let myself and my fans down by not addressing them and getting help and pretending it was all gonna just go away.”
The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement the singer “displayed signs of intoxication and erratic behavior, which ultimately required him to be removed from the stage.”
“Due to his impaired state, he became resistant and had to be forcibly escorted out,” the RCSO said. “At first, what appeared to be an act of aggression understandably caused concern among fans and event organizers. 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.”
Martin added that he misses his children and family when he is on the road.
“Lately I’ve learned I let my fragile mind override my heart at times and tonight it got the best of me,” he said. “I apologize for the bad days, but I’m grateful for the countless good nights we’ve shared this year.”
Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.
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