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Morgan Wallen flips piano during Denver concert

Published 31 May 2026

Country music star Morgan Wallen flipped over a piano onstage during a concert in Denver on Friday, May 29, following apparent technical difficulties with the instrument. The incident occurred at Empower Field at Mile High stadium as part of his ongoing "Still The Problem" tour.

Videos circulating on social media show Wallen performing his song "Sand in My Boots" acoustically before abruptly standing up and finishing the song a cappella. He then returned to the upright piano, pushed it over, and flipped it, causing the instrument to shatter against the stage floor. The crowd's reaction was mixed, with audible gasps and cheers heard in the footage.

Fans online have been divided in their responses, with some comparing the act to rock star behavior and others criticizing it as immature. Wallen has not publicly addressed the incident, and his representative did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

This marks the latest in a series of public incidents involving the singer. In 2024, Wallen was arrested for throwing a chair from the rooftop of a Nashville bar. He later pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of reckless endangerment and was sentenced to probation and a week in...

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