Grammy-winning country musician Carly Pearce revealed during an Entertainment Tonight interview that while she has never canceled a concert, there was one tour stop where she over-served herself and felt she should have called off the performance. According to Entertainment Tonight, the 36-year-old singer recalled the incident during a game of “Sip or Spill,” pointing to a specific performance on her 29 Tour in Washington, D.C., a few years ago.
The 29 Tour Incident in Washington, D.C.
During the “Sip or Spill” segment, interviewer Emily Curl asked Pearce if she had ever canceled a gig because she was too drunk, according to Entertainment Tonight. Pearce curtly replied, “No, but there was one where I should have.” She added that she knew the exact show, telling the outlet, “If you were at my show on the 29 Tour a few years ago in D.C., I over-served myself, and I was like, ‘Uh oh, this is not good.’ But I made it.” Although Pearce did not specify the exact date, Entertainment Tonight notes that she performed at The Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 20, 2021, arriving on the heels of a massive career milestone when she won the CMA Award for Female Vocalist of the Year.
Did you know? Carly Pearce released her fifth studio album, Honest Woman, on Aug. 28, and began a series of intimate performances in smaller venues starting Sept. 10 to connect more closely with her fan base.
Reflecting on Past Releases and Disastrous Dates
Beyond her tour recollections, Pearce opened up about professional regrets and awkward personal history. According to Entertainment Tonight, she confessed that the song she most wishes she had never released is “Finish Your Sentences,” a collaboration with her ex-husband Michael Ray from her 2020 eponymous sophomore album. “That didn’t age well,” she quipped. Pearce and Ray divorced in June 2020 after eight months of marriage, a union she later termed a very big mistake. Following that split, she dated Riley King for two years before ending the relationship in 2023.
Pearce also shared details of a disastrous date with a man who heavily overindulged in alcohol. According to the interview, she had to drive the individual home because he was blackout drunk. When it came time for a goodbye kiss, he pretended to take a phone call, though Pearce could clearly see his lock screen displayed no active call. “Just tell me you don’t want to kiss me,” she told the outlet. “I don’t want to kiss you either.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Carly Pearce say about her 29 Tour concert?
According to Entertainment Tonight, Pearce admitted that she over-served herself with alcohol before a 29 Tour show in Washington, D.C., and believes she should have canceled the performance, though she ultimately went ahead and made it through the set.
Which song does Carly Pearce regret releasing?
According to Entertainment Tonight, Pearce stated that she wishes she had never released the track “Finish Your Sentences,” which featured her ex-husband Michael Ray.
When was Carly Pearce’s album Honest Woman released?
According to Entertainment Tonight, Pearce released her fifth studio album, Honest Woman, on Aug. 28.
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