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Why Ronnie Dunn Made a Quick Stage Exit at a Recent Show

Ronnie Dunn abruptly left the stage last week during Brooks & Dunn’s encore “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” number, and everyone has been talking about it online and at the show, where…

Ronnie Dunn abruptly left the stage last week during Brooks & Dunn's encore "Boot Scootin' Boogie" number, and everyone has been talking about it online and at the show, where fans witnessed it happen.

Ronnie, who is 71, and bandmate Kix Brooks were performing their signature song at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, April 3, when Dunn exited mid-song.

Dunn told the crowd to “sing it if you know it” before turning to one of his band members and making a “cut it off” motion with his hand while shaking his head. He then walked to the front of the stage, pumped his heart for his love of the fans, and waved to the crowd before making his exit.

You can see it happen in the TikTok video one fan captured below:

A rep for Brooks & Dunn confirmed that Ronnie was sick and noted the next tour date went on as planned. The band performed without a hitch at the Allstate Arena outside Chicago on Saturday, April 5.

The duo recently hit the road with their "Neon Moon Tour." The tour highlights their legendary live show, featuring a setlist that spans their three-decade career. The duo is performing fan favorites on stage like "My Maria,” "Brand New Man," “Only In America,” "Play Somethin' Country," and "Cheatin' Kind."

They recently earned the coveted Vocal Duo of the Year award at the 58th Annual CMA Awards, marking their 15th win in the category. With this victory, Brooks & Dunn tied for the most CMA Award wins ever, reaching 19 and solidifying their title as the best-selling country duo of all time.

Brooks & Dunn's Remaining 'Neon Moon Tour' Dates:

4/24 - Des Moines, IA - Wells Fargo Arena
4/25 - St. Louis, MO - Enterprise Center
4/26 - Louisville, KY - KFC Yum! Center

Nancy Brooks has been working in the country music industry for almost 30 years. She has interviewed pretty much any country star you can think of. In the late 1990s, she started working with Dolly Parton. And yes, Nancy reports that Parton is as sweet as you would think. She loves her life in country music and has been backstage at every CMA Awards show since the late 1990s. Many of her stories are from her one-on-one interviews. She was there at the beginning of the incredible careers of many music superstars today, including Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, and Blake Shelton, and has interviewed them multiple times throughout the years.