# Ronnie Dunn Opens for Morgan Wallen

> Brooks & Dunn's first night opening for Morgan Wallen revealed how the country star bridges generations.
- Title: Ronnie Dunn Opens for Morgan Wallen · American Songwriter
- Summary: Brooks & Dunn's first night opening for Morgan Wallen revealed how the country star bridges generations.
- Keywords: brooks & dunnn, morgan wallen, ronnie dunnn, country music, neon moon, music, American Songwriter
- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/after-decades-of-headlining-ronnie-dunn-reveals-his-initial-reaction-to-opening-for-morgan-wallen
- Author: Chris Piner
- Published: 2026-11-12T20:52:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brooks & dunnn, morgan wallen, ronnie dunnn, country music, neon moon, music, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Ronnie Dunn said Morgan Wallen's tour helps introduce Brooks & Dunn to younger fans who were 80% new to their music.