Scotty McCreery stopped his show in Colorado to address a man in the crowd who allegedly hit a woman.

Scotty pointed out the man to security and stopped his set for several minutes as the man was escorted out of the venue.

The singer expressed his shock and disappointment at the incident, calling it “absolutely unacceptable.” He continued, “Whoever you are, that is the definition of a coward. Hitting a lady, get the heck out of here. If we’re all set, let’s get right on back to the show.”

The Colorado State Fair confirmed the assault and is investigating the incident, asking for any video evidence to be shared with security. The suspect has not been publicly identified.

Scotty McCreery will be at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts Thursday, October 17th. Get concert details and buy tickets HERE.