Tracy Byrd's Band Member Hurt In Stage Accident

The bandmate is expected to be okay.

(Brazoria Co., TX)  --  Tracy Byrd's keyboard player is recovering after a lighting rig came crashing down on him. 

The accident happened this past weekend while the band was wrapping up a performance at the Brazoria County Fair in Texas. 

Vernon Emshoff was rushed to the hospital to be treated for head injuries. 

He's expected to be okay.  
 

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