Kelsea Ballerini Blasts Chase Rice as He and Chris Janson Hold Packed Concerts Amid Coronavirus
Kelsea Ballerini is speaking her mind about Chase Rice and Chris Janson's recent public performances. Rice spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura back in May about how he's handled the nationwide shutdowns and social distancing mandates. "Im not gonna stay in my house, Im not gonna let anyone tell me I need to stay home," he continued. "Im gonna go to my buddys house, Im gonna go to another buddys house, its like we got three houses that we keep going to. I had a blast and I dont think we put anybody in danger.
Critics slam country artists for playing for unmasked crowds
Musicians and fans alike are criticizing country artists like Janson and Rice who performed at outdoor concerts this weekend where social media pictures showed large crowds without masks. Rice performed in front of a large crowd in Tennessee and Janson performed at an outdoor festival in Idaho. (AP Photo)NASHVILLE, Tenn. Fellow musicians and fans alike are criticizing country artists who performed at outdoor concerts this weekend where social media pictures showed large, tight crowds without masks, even as COVID-19 cases resurge in the United States. Country star Kelsea Ballerini called Rice selfish for risking people's health by playing in front of a large crowd. But the owner of the venue where Rice played said the concert was approved by both city and county officials.