Country singer Chase Rice is speaking out after receiving backlash for hosting a crowded concert amid the coronavirus pandemic.
On Saturday night, Rice, 34, played a concert in Tennessee where thousands of concertgoers were packed into the venue, most of whom appear to not be wearing face masks, as is recommended to prevent the ongoing spread of coronavirus.
The singer immediately faced criticism over hosting the gig, with many suggesting he has a disregard for public health, including fellow country star Kelsea Ballerini, who called Rice "selfish" online.
On Monday, the "Lonely If You Are" singer took to Instagram to address the incident, saying that people "had a big problem with how the show looked, how the show went down." "I understand.