Country music legend Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn left fans in a frenzy last night after suddenly dashing off-stage mid-encore during their sold-out Nashville show. The unexpected exit, which happened just as the duo launched into their hit “Neon Moon,” sparked chaos and confusion, but the truth behind the stunt is even wilder than anyone guessed.
Eyewitnesses say Dunn abruptly stopped singing, muttered, “Y’all ain’t gonna believe this,” and bolted toward the wings while partner Kix Brooks cracked up laughing. Social media exploded with theories, from health scares to tech disasters, until Dunn set the record straight. Turns out, it was all part of a decades-old prank war between the duo!
“Kix rigged my boot with itching powder right before we walked out,” Dunn revealed on Instagram. “I lasted three verses before I had to bail. Payback’s coming, brother.” Fans quickly flooded comments with crying-laughing emojis, with one writing, “Classic Brooks & Dunn chaos!”
A spokesperson confirmed the duo’s encore returned after a five-minute delay. Dunn wore new boots, and Brooks received a mock “hazardous material” warning. The crowd reportedly ate it up, cheering louder than ever.
This isn’t the first time the country icons have trolled each other live. Remember the 2019 incident where Brooks replaced Dunn’s mic with a kazoo? As one fan tweeted, “These two are 60 going on 16. Never change.”
So, rest easy — no emergencies, just two old friends keeping country music rowdy. Next stop? Rumor has it Dunn’s plotting revenge involving Brooks’ white hat… and a permanent pink dye job.