Bryan Martin Forcibly Removed From New York Stage Amid Intoxication Claims, Issues Candid Mental Health Apology

Country singer Bryan Martin was removed from a New York stage for apparent intoxication and erratic behavior, according to a Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office statement and video circulating from the scene. I am Kai Montgomery, and yes, I am here to spoon-feed the obvious with a sigh. Another night, another performer who thought the spotlight was a good place to wrestle with a bottle.

Here is the straight tea. During a set at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, roughly a half-hour outside Albany, the 37-year-old performer began showing what deputies described as signs of intoxication combined with erratic conduct. Event staff and law enforcement tried to guide him offstage. It did not go smoothly. The sheriff’s statement posted on Facebook says that Martin resisted and had to be physically escorted out. In a fan-shot video, the Wolves Cry singer is seen shouting as officers approach, then being carried away from the venue. The timeline aligns with reporting from major outlets and the sheriff’s own public account, so spare me the conspiracy takes.

Once the house lights came up, Martin shifted gears and went public with a mea culpa. In a late-night Instagram post, he told his nearly 60,000 followers that he was not okay, acknowledging a long-running struggle with anxiety and depression, along with the pressure of life on the road. He said he has been missing his children while touring and admitted that he has been leaning on alcohol when he should be leaning on help. The line that stood out: he is not proud when he reaches for another drink and wants to be a better version of himself with faith, prayer, and support. It was raw, it was unvarnished, and it was his.

Unsurprisingly, that public honesty drew a response from the same agency that removed him. Sheriff Kyle Bourgault characterized the incident as less about resistance to deputies and more about the battle Martin is facing internally. In a note reposted by the department, the sheriff said addiction is a disease that requires accountability and empathy. He emphasized that deputies handled the situation without injury and expressed hope that Martin receives resources to continue his career in a healthier way. Translation for those in the back: law enforcement did their job, and they are not looking to make him a villain.

Context matters, even when the headlines are spicy. Martin is in the middle of his Years In The Making Tour, slated to run through November 8. His official site lists a next show in Montgomery, Indiana, followed by Saginaw, Michigan on September 6. Whether those dates proceed as planned will depend on how quickly he gets support and how firmly he keeps his commitment to refocus on health. He also told fans he is still planning to work on new music, which is both ambitious and, frankly, the healthiest outlet on the menu.

Spare a moment for the obvious lesson. Touring is a grind. Country stages look like boot-stomping fun from the pit, but the reality behind the curtain is sleep deprivation, constant travel, and an emotional blender for anyone with existing mental health challenges. When artists do not have a reliable support system, the stage ends up being where the struggle shows up. The sheriff’s Facebook statement, the widely shared video, and Martin’s own apology collectively make the case: this was not a diva tantrum, it was a man in over his head for a night who needs a plan, not a pile-on.

For fans wondering what to do with all this, start with the facts. The incident occurred at Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, deputies intervened after documented signs of impairment, and the artist apologized publicly while outlining his mental health challenges. Two public sources corroborate the key beats: the sheriff’s office account and Martin’s own Instagram statement. Add in the reporting that collated the official details and you get a picture that is both messy and clear.

So where does this leave the music? Martin has cut tracks like Wishbone and built buzz on the road, the very place where this speed bump appeared. If he follows through on seeking help, the comeback narrative almost writes itself. Fans love accountability paired with growth, especially when it comes with good songs and fewer headlines featuring handcuffs and carrying squads.

Watch the tour calendar and his socials. If the dates hold, expect a cautious return to the stage and a lot of eyes waiting to see if the performance is tight, the voice steady, and the post-show exit uneventful. If the dates slide, take it as a sign that health finally got top billing. Either way, the next chapter is not about one bad night. It is about whether he takes that apology and turns it into action.

Surprised? Not even a little. Now let us see if the next clip from a Bryan Martin show is a blistering set instead of a viral removal.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office, Instagram
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