An unanticipated chain of events turned a well-anticipated concert into a scene of chaos on an evening that promised timeless country tunes, cozy companionship, and the soulful vocals of a cherished country music performer. When an angry audience member threw beer cans into the air, causing a flurry of missiles to fly throughout the venue, what started out as a typical performance in Gilmer, Texas, swiftly turned into a chaotic event. In addition to stopping country artist Braxton Keith’s performance, this unplanned interruption sparked heated discussion on social media in the days that followed and on the evening of the event.