Country singer Bryan Martin was “forcibly” yanked from the stage after causing a ruckus during a concert in upstate New York.
The crooner, 37, was mid-performance at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, about 30 minutes from Albany, when he began to display “signs of intoxication and erratic behavior,” according to the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO).
“Deputies and event staff attempted to assist Mr. Martin offstage, but due to his impaired state, he became resistant and had to be forcibly escorted out,” read the statement, which was posted on Facebook Saturday.
In a Facebook video of the ordeal, the “Wolves Cry” singer can be seen shouting as police officers made their way toward him. He was then carried away from the venue.
After the concert, the musician apologized to fans in a heartfelt message on social media.
“Sorry I let yall down tonight… truth is I’m not ok…” Martin wrote on Instagram. “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 singer admitted that he misses his children when he’s 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… I apologize for the bad days… but I’m grateful for the countless good nights we’ve shared this year.”
The “Wishbone” crooner said he will lean on his faith as he shifts his focus on health, but told his nearly 60,000 followers on the platform that he still plans to work on new music.
“’I’m not ever proud when I reach for another drink…hope yall can find it in you to forgive me and hope I can be a better version of myself with some prayer and love,” he said. “And I appreciate yall believing in a broken old soul like me.”
The social media post has since been re-posted by the sheriff’s office, who said Martin’s “admission shifts the perspective from one of conflict to one of compassion.”
Sheriff Kyle Bourgault said in a statement that his “deputies handled the situation professionally and without injury to anyone involved.”
“But the larger issue is not the resistance we encountered — it is the battle Mr. Martin himself is facing. Addiction is a disease, and it requires both accountability and empathy.”
“My hope is that Mr. Martin receives the resources and support he needs to overcome this struggle and continue to share his gift of music with fans in a healthier way,” Bourgault added.
Martin is currently in the middle of his “Years In The Making Tour,” which is slated to continue through November 8.
According to his website, his next show is due to take place Friday Montgomery, Indiana, followed by a gig in Saginaw, Michigan, on Sept. 6.
