Fans 'Go Wild' Over Morgan Wallen's Latest Walkout With Hall of Fame Legend: 'The Goat'
When it comes to Morgan Wallen's concerts, fans are usually just as hyped to see the walkout as they are to hear the live music. In fact, the East Tennessee native's entrances have become quite a tradition, serving as a major moment in their own right as they've featured a slew of big-time celebrities like Travis Kelce, Joe Rogan, Mike Tyson, Theo Von, and others.
So when Wallen played his two-night stint at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, as part of his I'm The Problem Tour, ticket holders expected the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year to make a grand entrance with someone iconic in tow.
Unfortunately for folks, that wasn't the case during night one of the two-show run as Wallen chose to walk out to the stage solo — a rare event. But, night two was a different story.
On Sunday, June 29, the 'Love Somebody' hitmaker surprised fans when he invited NFL legend and former Green Bay Packer quarterback Brett Favre to take part in his pre-show routine. The pair had fans screaming as they strolled out together, with attendees catching a clear view of the spectacle on the jumbotron.
A fan video shared on TikTok shows the moment in action and features the words 'Just when we think Morgan Wallen is walking out alone, he makes Wisconsin go wild with Brett freaking Favre,' spread across the screen.
The clip shows Wallen walking solo, wearing a ball cap, jeans, and a dress shirt. 'Broadway Girls' can be heard playing over the loudspeaker as he meets Favre halfway. The two can be seen shaking hands before sharing a hug and a smile.
'The legend himself,' one follower commented below the video, including two heart emojis in their message.
'The way I would have simply passed away,' another follower wrote, with a third person adding, 'The GOAT.'
Wallen's back-to-back shows at Camp Randall Stadium were quite a treat for folks as no other artist has performed at the facility, which is home to the Wisconsin Badgers, since 1997. The last performers that played at Camp Randall Stadium were U2 and The Rolling Stones.Fans 'Go Wild' Over Morgan Wallen's Latest Walkout With Hall of Fame Legend: 'The Goat' first appeared on Parade on Jul 5, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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