AceShowbiz - A shocking incident occurred at the Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday, March 14, when country singer Riley Green was struck in the face by a cell phone thrown from the crowd during his live performance.

The unexpected event caused a brief pause in the show as the phone hit Green near his ear, resulting in visible bleeding that ran down his neck. Crew members quickly came to his aid, using a hand towel to wipe away the blood while thousands of fans watched on in concern.

Despite the injury, Green maintained his composure and addressed the audience directly from the stage, making it clear that such behavior would not be tolerated. The individual responsible for throwing the phone was promptly removed from the venue to ensure the safety of both the artist and the audience.

Following the interruption, Green chose to continue his performance, unwilling to let the incident derail the concert. He later shared a fan-recorded video of the moment on his Instagram Stories, along with a photo showing medics attending to his injury backstage before he returned to complete the show.

This Melbourne concert marked the second of two sold-out shows at Margaret Court Arena, part of the Australian leg of Green’s Cowboy As It Gets Tour. The event also featured a surprise guest appearance by Randy Houser, who joined Green onstage to perform their respective songs "Cowboy As It Gets" and "Like a Cowboy."

Green is scheduled to continue his Australian tour with two upcoming shows at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion on March 16 and 17. He will then co-headline the CMC Rocks QLD festival in Ipswich, Queensland, on March 20.

This incident adds to a growing trend of concertgoers throwing objects at performers during live shows. In 2023, pop star Bebe Rexha was struck in the face by a phone thrown during a concert in Manhattan, resulting in a split eyebrow and stitches. Similarly, in late 2024, country artist Zach Bryan halted a performance at the Tacoma Dome after an item was thrown onstage and hit one of his guests, leading him to call out the culprit directly.

Many high-profile artists across genres, including Harry Styles, Kelsea Ballerini, Cardi B, and Drake, have faced similar disruptions in recent years, highlighting an ongoing issue with audience misconduct at concerts.

Green remains a strong presence in country music, consistently performing well on charts and radio. His third studio album, Don't Mind If I Do, earned him his first solo No. 1 on Billboard Country Airplay with the single "Worst Way" in mid-2025. Additionally, he won Single of the Year at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards for his collaboration with Ella Langley on "You Look Like You Love Me."

Recently, Green released Don't Mind If I Do (Deluxe), featuring six new tracks. He is set to embark on a busy North American leg of the Cowboy As It Gets Tour starting in April, continuing to solidify his place in the country music scene despite the challenges faced during live performances.