Blake Shelton Calls Out Fan for Wearing Luke Bryan Shirt at Vegas Show

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During a recent show at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, country star Blake Shelton noticed a fan in the front row wearing a Luke Bryan t-shirt. Shelton didn't hesitate to call out the fan, making jokes about Bryan being "drunk and high" and unable to remember the words to his own songs. The two singers have a well-documented playful rivalry, often taking jabs at each other in public, but Shelton's comments show their friendly competition can sometimes turn a bit more heated.

Why it matters

Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan's long-running feud is a source of entertainment for country music fans, as the two superstars regularly trade barbs and insults in a good-natured way. However, Shelton's public callout of a fan wearing a Bryan shirt shows their rivalry can sometimes cross the line, raising questions about how far the two will go to one-up each other.

The details

During his Vegas show, Shelton spotted a fan in the front row wearing a Luke Bryan t-shirt. He immediately called her out, saying "You come to my show wearing Luke Bryan s--t. What's the matter with you?" Shelton then told his team to get the fan some of his own merchandise and send him the bill. He also took a jab at Bryan's live shows, joking that "he's too drunk to remember the words to his own songs" and telling the fan to "put that on YouTube" and "put it on your Instagram."

• Shelton made the comments during a recent show at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
• Shelton will be returning to Vegas for more shows at Caesar's Palace in May.

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What’s next

Shelton will be returning to Las Vegas for more shows at Caesar's Palace in May, where he'll likely continue his playful rivalry with Luke Bryan.