Country singer Carly Pearce won a CMA Award after a severe fall caused facial injuries, teeth loss, and a lisp, despite pain and online criticism.

Country singer Carly Pearce suffered a severe facial injury in October 2020, falling down stairs at a Halloween party and losing several front teeth, requiring stitches and medical treatment. Despite pain, swelling, and a noticeable lisp, she performed at the CMA Awards, singing “I Hope You're Happy Now” with Charles Kelley and winning the award for Musical Event of the Year. The next day, she underwent three root canals. Pearce later expressed surprise at online criticism about her appearance, emphasizing the physical and emotional toll of the incident.