Country music fans were recently concerned when Ronnie Dunn, one half of the popular duo Brooks & Dunn, left the stage early during a concert. The show took place on Friday night, April 3rd, and many fans noticed that something wasn’t quite right with the singer.
Ronnie Dunn Was Sick But Still Tried to Perform
According to a representative from Brooks & Dunn, Ronnie Dunn was still recovering from an illness, which made it hard for him to sing during the show. The spokesperson told USA Today that Ronnie wasn’t feeling well, but luckily, the next night’s show went on without any issues. This suggests that he was already getting better.
At the concert, fans shared on social media that Ronnie looked tired and his voice wasn’t strong. He even performed while sitting down during parts of the show. He tried his best to keep going, but by the time the band got to their final song, “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” he knew he couldn’t continue.
He sang the first part of the song, then gave a signal to his guitarist that he needed to stop. He walked to the front of the stage, thanked the audience, and quietly left.
Fans Supportive and Hoping for His Full Recovery
Many fans were supportive and understanding. They had already guessed that Ronnie was unwell. The good news is that it seems like he was almost over the illness, so it’s not likely to affect the rest of their concerts.
Although the exact illness wasn’t confirmed for this specific show in Indianapolis, Ronnie had recently dealt with a tough combination of COVID-19 and strep throat in March. He joked about it, calling it “strovid.” These illnesses can be especially hard for singers since they affect the throat and breathing.
On Instagram, Ronnie shared how difficult it had been to perform during that time. He said he had to really fight through the flu and strep throat because they are not a singer’s best friends.
Ronnie Dunn’s Other Health Struggles This Year
Ronnie, who is now 71 years old, has had a few other health problems lately. In December, he got hurt while skiing and had to get a knee replacement. His daughter mentioned this on social media, saying that he had to take a break from performing for about eight weeks to recover properly.
Despite these issues, Ronnie has shown a lot of strength and dedication to his fans. He continues to perform as much as he can and is doing his best to stay healthy. Fans can look forward to more shows from Brooks & Dunn, as Ronnie is clearly committed to bouncing back.