On April 3, attendees of a Brooks and Dunn concert in Indianapolis found themselves both perplexed and astonished when the seasoned star Ronnie Dunn, aged 71, abruptly ceased his performance amidst the crowd-favorite tune, "Boot Scootin' Boogie," during an enthralling encore. In the midst of the exhilarating rhythm, Dunn, seemingly overcome, halted his vocals and signaled to the awestruck fans that his time on stage had prematurely concluded. He waved farewell, leaving the stage amidst a wave of confusion.
Radio personality Matt Malone captured this unexpected moment and shared it on his TikTok account, @maloneradio. Viewers of the clip couldn't help but express their concern for the beloved singer in the comments section. One fan lamented, "Aww, he was done. But at least he showed respect with his gestures." Another observer, noting Dunn's hunched posture, added, "I hadn't noticed it last time I saw them, but he looks hunched over! Get well soon! We adore you both!!!" Another commentator, possibly present in the audience, revealed that this wasn't the sole instance of Dunn's premature exit, stating, "He left the stage earlier, about 15 minutes into the concert. He was struggling to breathe. He pushed through an entire hour before reaching this song. It was the encore, but he gave it his all."
Prior to the concert, an Instagram post from the Brooks & Dunn account on March 19 hinted at Dunn's battle with both flu and strep throat for several weeks. The caption read: "Had to fight through the last two shows (the flu and strep aren't a singer’s best friends...) The crowds have been fantastic, and thanks to the incredible band and crew, we've powered through it... Taking a couple of days to recuperate in Austin before heading back through Lubbock and on to @rodeohouston. LONG LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC!"
Brooks and Dunn posted another update on Instagram just two days ago, albeit without addressing the singer's health directly. Fans swiftly flooded the post with well-wishes. One commented, "Sending love and healing thoughts your way!" Another added, "We hope Ronnie recovers soon. The show in Indy was fantastic. B&D never disappoint!" Our hearts sincerely hope for Dunn's swift recovery!
