# After Decades of Headlining, Ronnie Dunn Reveals His Initial Reaction to Opening for Morgan Wallen

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/after-decades-of-headlining-ronnie-dunn-reveals-his-initial-reaction-to-opening-for-morgan-wallen/
- Published: 2026-11-12T20:52:33+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T21:24:48+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/after-decades-of-headlining-ronnie-dunn-reveals-his-initial-reaction-to-opening-for-morgan-wallen/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Opening for Wallen initially felt uncomfortable for Dunn.
- The shows introduced Brooks & Dunn to new listeners.
- Wallen said the pairing helped answer doubts about his country credentials.

## Summary

After decades as country headliners, Ronnie Dunn said it felt uncomfortable for Brooks & Dunn to open for Morgan Wallen in packed stadiums. He later saw the shows as a valuable way to introduce the duo’s music to younger fans and a link between generations of country music.

Dunn said the pair considered the implications and public perceptions before accepting the invitation. At their own shows, he said, about 80% of the audience indicated it was their first time seeing Brooks & Dunn. Wallen told Dunn he invited them partly in response to people who say he is “not country enough”; Dunn praised Wallen and his team for treating the duo well.

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