Boise Concertgoers Embarrass Themselves with Disrespect at Chris Stapleton Show

Last week's Chris Stapleton concert at the Ford Center should have been a memorable evening of great music and community spirit. Instead, it was marred by an embarrassing display of disrespect when concertgoers booed the keyboard player simply because he hailed from San Jose, California.

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Stapleton and his band delivered a stellar performance, playing for over two hours and captivating the audience with their talent. Yet, when Stapleton introduced his band before launching into "Tennessee Whiskey," the crowd's reaction took a nosedive. The moment he mentioned that the keyboard player was from California, nearly half the audience erupted in boos.

This behavior is not only unacceptable but also deeply embarrassing for Boise. It's one thing to have regional rivalries or friendly jabs, but booing a musician who has just put on an incredible performance for you crosses the line. The talent and hard work of the performers should be met with appreciation, not disdain based on their origin.

The hatred for Californians in Idaho has reached a level where it disrupts public events and tarnishes our reputation. Everyone who participated in booing last night should take a long look in the mirror and question why they felt the need to belittle someone who was there to entertain them.

Such actions do nothing but cast a shadow over what should have been a night of unity and enjoyment. Let's do better, Boise.

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Updated: 07/30 - 9:00 am

Boise's Concert Controversy: Did We All Just Imagine the Booing?

It seems we have a bit of a "he said, she said" on our hands. After posting to social media has been flooded with comments.

The responses have ranged from baffled to actually upset. "This is a b******* post. I was there, and this never happened. Chris Stapleton and the band did an amazing job, and the crowd absolutely loved it," one commenter insisted. "What a joke of an article. Fire the writer" another comment on Facebook said.

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I'm not here pointing fingers unless you're one of the concertgoers who booed, in which case I am. As for everyone else who was at the concert, I'm sorry you were tied to this story. I've said it once, and I'll say it again: Chris Stapleton is by far one of the best live performers; his vocals are just like no one else.

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