Carly Pearce’s Hair Extension Fell Out Mid-Show, And She Handled It Like a Pro

Carly Pearce experienced a hair malfunction on stage over the weekend when one of her clip-in extensions came loose mid-show. Instead of letting the unexpected moment throw her off, the country star handled it with humor and grace, proving once again why fans love her authenticity.

During a recent concert, Pearce was in the middle of telling a story when she casually reached up to touch her hair. To her surprise, when she pulled her hand away, part of her hair came with it. Clearly caught off guard, Pearce paused for a moment as she processed what had just happened.

“Uh-oh. Uh-Oh. Wow, this has never happened to me,” she told the crowd.

Rather than panic, Pearce decided to lean into the moment. With fans watching, she fully removed the extension and held it up for everyone to see, drawing cheers and laughter from the audience as she revealed the clip-in piece dangling from her hand.

A member of her team quickly approached the stage to help, but Pearce wasn’t about to let a minor hair mishap derail her show.

“Oh no, I’m just going to clip it back in. It’s fine!” she assured him.

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Fans watched as the Kentucky native effortlessly reattached the extension right there on stage before getting back to business.

Once it was securely back in place, Pearce joked with the crowd, “If y’all think my hair’s real, it ain’t!”

Fans and fellow artists took to the comments section of her post to applaud her, with many calling her “so real” and praising her for her honesty. 

Pearce is preparing to enter a new chapter of her career after signing with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s Stoney Creek Records imprint.

The news was announced last week and follows Peace’s long-term run with the Big Machine Label Group. 

“Signing with BMG feels less like turning a new page and more like finding the best next chapter. I am incredibly grateful to be surrounded by a team that truly hears my voice and matches my ambition. The horizon looks exactly how it’s supposed to,” Pearce shared in a statement. 

The Kentucky native has been teasing a new album, but has yet to share any details surrounding the project. 

Fans can catch Carly Pearce performing on CMA Fest presented by SoFi, returning to ABC and Hulu later this month. 

Pearce will be joined by artists such as Bailey Zimmerman, Ella Langley, The Band Perry, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, and so many more when the three-hour event airs on Thursday, June 25 at 8/7c on ABC.