Carly Pearce has opened up about the incident that left her with a painful injury just days before the 2020 CMA Awards. The singer revealed she knocked out her front teeth and nearly bit through her lip, which led to her requiring multiple stitches and a difficult recovery. Despite the injury, Pearce won her first CMA Award and performed at the event, describing her appearance as ‘beat up’ and her lips bleeding throughout the show. She also discussed her ongoing heart condition, pericarditis, which she claims was initially dismissed by doctors before she received a diagnosis.
The incident came to light during an appearance on Bunnie XO’s podcast, where Pearce shared the details of her experience. She described the aftermath of the injury as incredibly difficult, with her face looking ‘insane’ and her lips bleeding during the awards show. ‘I looked like I got beat up,’ she added, highlighting the emotional impact of the event on her.
Despite the challenges, Pearce managed to perform at the 2020 CMA Awards, showcasing her resilience and determination. Her first CMA Award win was for her collaboration with Lee Brice on the song ‘I Hope You’re Happy Now.’ The singer also mentioned that she didn’t speak publicly about her injury at the time, despite speculation over the cause of her swollen lips. She explained that she chose to keep the situation private to avoid rocking the boat and to focus on her performance.
Five years later, Pearce reflected on the media’s reaction to her facial injury. She mentioned that she woke up to find radio stations speculating about a botched lip job, which she found frustrating. ‘You have no idea what I’ve gone through,’ she said, emphasizing the intensity of her recovery process. She also shared that she had been living with her heart condition, pericarditis, for nearly five years and had been experiencing flare-ups since 2020.
Pearce’s experience with pericarditis has led her to be more vocal about her health. She has since become an advocate for others to listen to their bodies and be proactive in seeking medical attention. ‘My biggest piece of advice for anybody is: Listen to your body, and be your own advocate,’ she told Fox News Digital, highlighting the importance of persistence in diagnosing persistent health issues.