While fans flock to Morgan Wallen’s headlining stadium shows for chart-topping hits like “Love Somebody” and “Last Night,” they’re equally drawn to his charismatic stage presence and the dynamic production elements that transform the concert experience into a full-scale spectacle.
Oh, and there’s another reason too: to see which celebs will walk out with Wallen to the stage.
The 19-time Billboard Music Awards winner has evolved his concert walkouts from simple solo affairs livestreamed on each stadium’s Jumbotron into highly orchestrated moments featuring a rotating roster of celebrity guests, ranging from acclaimed musical collaborators spanning various genres to Super Bowl–winning athletes.
The walkouts capture Wallen getting just as hyped as his fans before each concert — whether he’s high-fiving friends, laughing, stretching or hugging family members. But the addition of celebrity guests has made these nightly moments become one of the most highly anticipated elements of his shows.
Wallen’s previous headlining tour, the global-spanning One Night at a Time Tour, featured some top-shelf celebrity walkouts, including rapper Moneybagg Yo (Wallen’s collaborator on “Whiskey Whiskey”); Country Music Hall of Fame duo Brooks & Dunn; wrestler Hulk Hogan; boxing champion Mike Tyson; podcaster Theo Von; the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 Super Bowl leaders Chris Jones, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes; and Peyton Manning and the Tennessee Vols (for a hometown show at Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium).
The celeb walkout trend seems to be continuing on his I’m the Problem Tour, which launched with two nights at NRG Stadium in Houston in June. The tour will conclude with two shows Sept. 12-13 in Edmonton, Alberta. Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Koe Wetzel, Gavin Adcock, Corey Kent, Ella Langley and Anne Wilson open various shows on the tour.
Below, take a look at the celebs who have joined the walkouts on Wallen’s I’m the Problem Tour (so far).
Andre Johnson in Houston (June 20)
Image Credit: Matthew PaskertOn the opening night of his I’m the Problem Tour at Houston’s NRG Stadium, Wallen walked out with former Houston Texans wide receiver and NFL Hall of Famer Andre Johnson.
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale in Houston (June 20)
Alongside Johnson, Wallen also welcomed local Houston celebrity and businessman Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, best known for his Houston-based Gallery Furniture chain.
Drake in Houston (June 21)
Image Credit: Matthew PaskertDuring his second NRG Stadium show on June 21, Wallen came out dressed in a black Kid Rock T-shirt with five-time Grammy winner Drake.
Roger Clemens in Houston (June 21)
In addition to Drake, Wallen was flanked by former Houston Astros pitcher Roger Clemens on June 21.
Brett Favre in Madison, Wisconsin (June 29)
Wallen welcomed another legendary athlete during his second Madison, Wisconsin, show of the tour. (His June 28 show at Camp Randall Stadium was a solo walkout.) The June 29 show featured Wallen walking out with former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre.
Jason Taylor in Miami (July 12)
Former Miami Dolphins player (and current Miami Hurricanes defensive ends coach) Jason Taylor joined Morgan Wallen on his walkout prior to Wallen’s concert at HardRock Stadium in Miami, Florida on July 12.
Randy Johnson in Glendale, Arizona (July 18)
Wallen was joined by Arizona Diamondbacks legend Randy “Big Unit” Johnson for night 1 at Glendale, Arizona’s State Farm Stadium on July 18.
David Spade as Joe Dirt in Glendale, Arizona (July 19)
For his night 2 concert at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on July 19, Wallen was joined by David Spade in full costume as his Joe Dirt character from the 2001 comedy classic.
Marshawn Lynch in Seattle (July 26)
Marshawn Lynch, the NFL running back-turned-actor who retired from the Seattle Seahawks in 2019, walked out with Wallen at his night 2 concert at Seattle’s Lumen Field on Saturday, July 26.
Barry Bonds in Santa Clara, California (Aug. 1)
The MLB superstar — who played with the San Francisco Giants from 1993 until he retired in 2007 — walked out with Wallen during night 1 at Santa Clara, California’s Levi’s Stadium, joined by a fellow NorCal sports legend.
Steve Young in Santa Clara, California (Aug. 1)
Alongside Bonds, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback — who played on the NorCal NFL team from 1987 until his retirement in 1999 — also walked out with Wallen at Levi’s Stadium night 1.
George Kittle in Santa Clara, California (Aug. 2)
Wallen enlisted two current 49ers star players for his night 2 walkout at Levi’s Stadium, starting with tight end George Kittle.
Trent Williams in Santa Clara, California (Aug. 2)
Offensive tackle Trent Williams joined his teammate Kittle to walk Wallen out for Levi’s Stadium night 2.
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