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Express Tribune
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ronnie Dunn leaves Brooks & Dunn concert mid-encore, sparking fan concern over health
Ronnie Dunn, one half of iconic country duo Brooks & Dunn, raised alarm among fans after walking off stage during an encore at the band's April 3, 2025, performance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The 71-year-old singer exited the stage while the group was performing their classic hit 'Boot Scootin' Boogie.' A viral TikTok video posted by radio personality Matt Malone captured the moment Dunn told the crowd, 'Sing it if you know it,' before signaling to his band to stop playing. He then waved to fans and quietly exited the stage. 'Feel better, Ronnie!!! Thanks for giving us all you could!!' Malone captioned the post. Fans quickly took to social media expressing concern, with some noting Dunn's apparent struggle throughout the concert. One concertgoer said Dunn had mentioned difficulty breathing earlier in the night, while another recalled the singer sharing in Texas last month that he was recovering from COVID and strep throat. Despite the health scare, a spokesperson for Brooks & Dunn confirmed to Us Weekly on April 7 that Dunn had been sick but noted the tour continued as scheduled. The band played their next show at Allstate Arena near Chicago on April 5. Brooks & Dunn, formed in 1988, are known for chart-topping country hits like 'Neon Moon,' 'Brand New Man,' and 'My Maria.' The duo reunited in 2015 after a hiatus and released Reboot II in November 2024, featuring collaborations with Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, and Megan Moroney. Fans continue to send well-wishes to Dunn as the Reboot Tour rolls on.
Los Angeles Times
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Why Brooks & Dunn's Ronnie Dunn abruptly boot-scooted off-stage during concert encore
The team for country music duo Brooks & Dunn has shed more light on what led to singer Ronnie Dunn's abrupt exit at a recent concert. A representative for the Grammy-winning pair known for 'Neon Moon' and 'Brand New Man' told USA Today on Monday that the 71-year-old Dunn 'wasn't feeling well from being sick' when he bowed out early during an encore on Thursday. At the time, Brooks & Dunn were performing at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Radio host Matt Malone recorded the moment of Dunn's unexpected exit and shared the video to TikTok on Friday. In the clip, Dunn can be seen rocking out with Kix Brooks and their bassist as they perform their twangy hit 'Boot Scootin' Boogie.' After encouraging fans to 'sing it if you know it,' Dunn looks at the bassist, shakes his head and gestures that he's done for the evening. Dunn then walks to the edge of the stage where he extends his arms to the audience, taps his hand over his heart and waves. The video ends with Dunn exiting the stage. 'Feel better, Ronnie,' Malone captioned his video, which has garnered more than 86,000 likes. 'Thanks for giving us all you could!!' Brooks & Dunn got its start in the late 1980s and gained popularity and critical acclaim for many songs including 'Hard Workin' Man,' 'You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone' and 'Cowgirls Don't Cry.' The country music pair has two Grammy wins, and dozens of Country Music Assn. and Academy of Country Music awards combined under its belt. Despite Dunn leaving the show early on Thursday and mounting concern and speculation about his health, Brooks & Dunn carried on. The representative told USA Today that 'Saturday night's show went on as planned.' They performed at the Allstate Arena at Rosemont, Ill. Brooks & Dunn released its latest album 'Reboot II' in November and has three shows remaining this month on its New Moon tour.
Fox News
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Brooks & Dunn lead singer walks off stage during encore, leaving fans concerned for his health
Country music icon Ronnie Dunn has fans concerned after the country star abruptly walked offstage. During a concert in Indianapolis on Thursday, the 71-year-old Brooks & Dunn member was singing the band's iconic hit, "Boot Scootin' Boogie" during the show's encore when, at one point, he gestured that he was done. In a video posted to TikTok, Dunn finished his verse in the song before shaking his head at a member of his band, insinuating that he was no longer going to perform. He faced the audience and pounded his heart before waving and walking offstage. "Feel better, Ronnie!!! Thanks for giving us all you could!!" the caption of the video read. In another video posted to TikTok, Dunn was seen sitting down on the stage risers during a song. "Anyone know what's going on?! Hoping a quick bug, and he's back on stage tomorrow!" the caption read. "When they were in Houston he said he was getting over Covid and strept [SIC] throat. He needs to rest and recover," one user commented on the post. Fans took to social media to share thoughts of encouragement and well-wishes to Dunn. "Praying for you Ronnie! Hope you get better soon," one fan wrote on the band's official Instagram page. "You guys were awesome last night in Indy!!!! My first time seeing yall and definitely was a dream well met!! It looked like you were sick near the end though and I hope you get better soon!!!!!" another wrote. Representatives for the band and Dunn did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Dunn, who returned to the stage Friday night, has not addressed the exit. Last month, he revealed that he had been battling the flu as well as strep throat. "Had to fight through the last two shows (the flu and strep aren't a singer's friend...) Crowds have been terrific and thanks to the best band and crew in the business we've powered through it…he wrote on Instagram.
