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During a concert in Indianapolis, country music icon Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn unexpectedly walked off stage in the middle of the duo\u2019s encore performance of their hit \u201cBoot Scootin\u2019 Boogie.\u201d His sudden exit left fans alarmed, especially since many had already noticed he appeared to be struggling earlier in the evening.<\/p>\n
A representative later explained that Dunn\u2019s departure was due to illness. The spokesperson revealed he \u201cwasn\u2019t feeling well from being sick\u201d and was dealing with both strep throat and COVID-19\u2014an uncomfortable combination Dunn lightheartedly dubbed \u201cstrovid.\u201d He had previously spoken about these health issues at a show in Houston, remarking that \u201cthe flu and strep aren\u2019t a singer\u2019s friend.\u201d<\/p>\n
Clips from the Indianapolis performance quickly spread online, showing Dunn looking fatigued and occasionally sitting on the stage steps. During the encore, he encouraged the audience to \u201csing it if you know it,\u201d then signaled to his bandmates that he could no longer continue. He tapped his chest, waved to the crowd, and left the stage. Some attendees reported that his voice had sounded strained and that he may have briefly stepped away earlier in the show due to breathing difficulties.<\/p>\n
Despite the scare, the band\u2019s representative assured fans that Dunn was on the mend and that the tour schedule remained intact. Remarkably, he was back performing just two days later. While concerning, the incident underscored Dunn\u2019s commitment to his fans and his resilience in performing through significant illness.<\/p>\n