Tyler Farr Cancels Goshen Stampede Performance After Farm Accident
Tyler Farr, the country singer best known for the 2015 chart‑topping single “A Guy Walks Into a Bar,” was forced to cancel his appearance at the Goshen Stampede in Connecticut on June 13, 2026. Organizers announced that the artist sustained a severe concussion in a motor‑vehicle incident on his farm, was taken to a local hospital, and was diagnosed with a serious head injury that precludes performance. The cancellation was confirmed in a statement posted on the Stampede’s social‑media accounts that same day.
The Goshen Stampede is a three‑day festival that runs from June 12 to 14 in the town of Goshen, Connecticut, a community of about 3,150 residents. The event features two large rodeos, a demolition derby, truck pulls, monster trucks, carnival rides, and a lineup of country and classic‑rock acts. The festival’s schedule had Tyler Farr slated to perform on the evening of June 13, a slot that was filled by a replacement act following the artist’s injury.
According to the organizers, the replacement act is David Foster and the All Stars, a New England group led by Dr. David “Lefty” Foster. The band has performed at venues such as Mohegan Sun Casino and is known for classic rock, country, and R&B hits. The statement praised the group’s experience and noted that they would step in for Tyler Farr to keep the festival’s lineup intact.
Tyler Farr, 42, first entered the country‑music scene in 2012 with the single “Redneck Crazy.” He released two studio albums—Redneck Crazy (2013) and Suffer in Peace (2015)—and has charted eight singles on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts. His most successful single, “A Guy Walks Into a Bar,” reached No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart in 2015. In late 2025 he issued the EP Quit Bein’ Country, adding new material to his catalog.
Dr. David Foster, born in 1949, is a Canadian‑American record producer and musician who has earned 16 Grammy Awards over his career. In the context of the Goshen Stampede, the reference is to a local New England musician named David Foster who leads the All Stars. The band’s repertoire spans classic rock, country, and R&B, and they have a history of performing at regional venues and festivals.
The farm accident that caused Farr’s concussion was described as a motor‑vehicle collision on his property. While the precise circumstances of the crash are not publicly disclosed, the severity of the concussion was confirmed by medical staff at the local hospital. Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that can produce headaches, dizziness, and cognitive symptoms, and recovery times vary. The organizers did not disclose a projected return‑to‑performance date for the artist.
The Stampede’s statement thanked attendees for their understanding, wished Farr a speedy recovery, and promised to share additional event information as it became available. It also emphasized that the festival would proceed “full steam ahead” with all other acts and attractions. The organizers noted that gates would open at 11 a.m. on June 13 and that the replacement act would take the stage in place of Farr.
At present, Tyler Farr will not perform at the Goshen Stampede on June 13, 2026, and David Foster and the All Stars will fill the slot. No further details on Farr’s recovery timeline have been released, and the festival’s website has not posted additional updates. The event continues as scheduled with its full lineup of rodeos, truck pulls, monster trucks, and family entertainment.
