From American Songwriter · Chris Piner · · 50s
Ronnie Dunn Opens for Morgan Wallen
Brooks & Dunn's first night opening for Morgan Wallen revealed how the country star bridges generations.
In brief
Brooks & Dunn's first night opening for Morgan Wallen revealed how the country star bridges generations. Ronnie Dunn said Morgan Wallen's tour helps introduce Brooks & Dunn to younger fans who were 80% new to their music. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Brooks & Dunn's Legacy
Brooks & Dunn scored over 20 No. 1 hits and a Country Music Hall of Fame spot.
Opening for Morgan Wallen
Ronnie Dunn said opening for Morgan Wallen felt uncomfortable after decades as headliner.
“At first, it was uncomfortable, because you walk up there and go, 'Man, I’m the opening act in a scenario where we’re used to headlining.'”
Generational Shift
80% of the audience was new to Brooks & Dunn, showing Wallen's bridge between eras.
“80% of the audience goes off. Like, what? That’s what doing the Morgan shows is all about.”
Wallen's Motivation
Morgan Wallen invited Brooks & Dunn to address criticism that he's not country enough.
“The reason why I have you guys up there is because of the people who say that I’m not country enough.”
Here's the gist
Ronnie Dunn said Morgan Wallen's tour helps introduce Brooks & Dunn to younger fans who were 80% new to their music.
