Morgan Wallen is scheduled to perform at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia on October 12, 2023 as part of his Dangerous Tour. Wallen is one of the top country music stars right now, known for hits like “Whiskey Glasses” and “Wasted on You.” His concerts routinely sell out huge venues, and his upcoming show at the 41,000 seat Truist Park will be no exception. Fans are eagerly awaiting the concert, but also curious who will be tapped to open for Wallen at this massive stadium show. Wallen is bringing along two up-and-coming country acts for his Truist Park show.
Opening Act #1: Ernest
The first opening act will be Ernest. Ernest is a country singer and songwriter originally from Kentucky. He first gained attention after joining the songwriting team at Barry Weiss’ Twenty Seven Music publishing company in 2019. Ernest soon secured a record deal with Big Loud Records and released his debut single “Flower Shops” featuring Morgan Wallen in 2020. The song became a hit, reaching #1 on the iTunes country chart. Ernest has been opening select dates for Morgan Wallen over the past year to expose him to bigger crowds. His music is contemporary country with lyrical songs about small towns, rural life, and chasing dreams. Ernest will take the Truist Park stage first to warm up the crowd for Morgan Wallen.
About Ernest
- Name: Ernest Keith Smith
- Age: 27
- Hometown: Glasgow, KY
- Record Label: Big Loud Records
- Genre: Country
- Biggest Songs: “Flower Shops,” “Callin’ My Shot”
Having Ernest open the show makes sense given his past collaborations with Morgan Wallen. The large Truist Park crowd will be introduced to Ernest’s traditional country style and see why he’s one of the genre’s rising talents.
Opening Act #2: Bailey Zimmerman
The second opening act will be Bailey Zimmerman. Bailey is a singer and songwriter who hails from Rockford, Illinois. He moved to Nashville after high school and started uploading cover songs to YouTube and Spotify. This caught the attention of quality music industry executives including Les Paul Music exec Lucas Keller. In 2021, Bailey signed a record deal with Warner Music Nashville. He has exploded in popularity in 2022, with his single “Fall in Love” notching over 150 million global streams. His music is a crossover between pop, rock, and country which has earned him the nickname “Gen Z’s Country Outlaw.” Bailey Zimmerman will bring his alternative country sound to contrast with Morgan Wallen’s more traditional style.
About Bailey Zimmerman
- Name: Bailey James Zimmerman
- Age: 22
- Hometown: Rockford, IL
- Record Label: Warner Music Nashville
- Genre: Pop/Rock/Country
- Biggest Songs: “Fall in Love,” “Rock and a Hard Place”
Bailey Zimmerman is relatable to younger concertgoers and will get the Truist Park crowd hyped up before Morgan Wallen’s set. It’s a big opportunity for Bailey to introduce himself to mainstream country fans.
About Morgan Wallen
As the headliner, Morgan Wallen needs little introduction. But here’s a quick rundown of his background and biggest hits:
- Name: Morgan Cole Wallen
- Age: 29
- Hometown: Sneedville, TN
- Record Label: Big Loud Records
- Genre: Country
- Biggest Songs: “Whiskey Glasses,” “Wasted on You,” “7 Summers,” “More Than My Hometown”
Morgan Wallen first gained attention competing on The Voice in 2014. Though he didn’t win, the exposure helped him land a record deal with Big Loud. His 2018 debut album If I Know Me reached #1 on the Billboard Country charts. However, it was his 2020 double album Dangerous that truly propelled him to stardom on the strength of the hit singles “7 Summers” and “More Than My Hometown.” Wallen has since become one of country music’s biggest streaming and touring artists. His Dangerous Tour visit to Truist Park is sure to feature his chart-topping songs and energetic live performance style.
About the Venue – Truist Park
Morgan Wallen and his opening acts will be performing at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia:
- Capacity: 41,500 seats
- Home of: Atlanta Braves baseball team
- Location: Cobb County, GA (northwest metro Atlanta)
- Opened: 2017
- Notable Concerts: Kenny Chesney, Billy Joel, Elton John, Ed Sheeran
Truist Park was constructed as the new home of the MLB’s Atlanta Braves. It replaced Turner Field after the 2016 season. The stadium cost $672 million to build and features state-of-the-art amenities. In addition to hosting Braves games, Truist Park also gets utilized for high-profile concerts due to its huge capacity. Country stars like Morgan Wallen can easily sell 40,000+ tickets. Truist Park allows them to play in the Atlanta market while having room for over 40,000 screaming fans. The opportunity to play an iconic ballpark also adds to the unique concert experience.
Ticket Info
Demand to see Morgan Wallen at Truist Park is extremely high. Tickets went on sale June 3, 2022 and the show reportedly sold out in under 10 minutes. As of October 2023, there are no tickets available for direct purchase via Ticketmaster. Prices originally ranged from $35 for upper deck seats to over $200 for lower level and floor seats close to the stage. The average ticket price was around $100. With the show now sold out, any available tickets are being resold by third parties for well above face value. Fans hoping to still get into the Truist Park show should prepare to pay a premium price in the resale market.
Original Ticket Prices
Section | Price Range |
---|---|
Lower Level Sidelines | $150 – $200 |
Lower Level End Zones | $100 – $150 |
Upper Level | $35 – $100 |
Given the pent up demand to see Morgan Wallen live after his controversial hiatus and hugely successful new album, ticket prices are reaching record highs on resale sites. Fans can expect to pay at least double if not triple or more versus face value prices. Super fans may end up paying $500 or more for floor seats near the stage.
Set List Expectations
Since Morgan Wallen is touring in support of his Dangerous album, he’ll likely heavily feature tracks from that album during his Truist Park set:
- “Wasted on You”
- “More Than My Hometown”
- “Sand in My Boots”
- “Somebody’s Problem”
- “7 Summers”
- “Up Down”
He also is likely to sprinkle in a few fan favorites from his earlier projects:
- “Whiskey Glasses”
- “Chasin’ You”
- “The Way I Talk”
And surely he’ll perform his recent hit collab with ERNEST “Flower Shops.” Beyond the songs, fans can expect an high energy show with some vertical crowd-pumping moments. Wallen is known to take shots of whiskey and get rowdy with crowds at his concerts. Singalongs will be prevalent especially on the hits.
Special Guest Possibilities
There is always a chance surprise guests join Wallen on stage at Truist Park for a song or two. Here are some of the duet partners and featured artists on Wallen’s recent albums that could potentially pop up:
- Chris Stapleton – appeared on “Only Thing That’s Gone”
- Eric Church – appeared on “Quittin’ Time”
- Lil Durk – appeared on “Broadway Girls”
- HARDY – appeared on “Sand in My Boots”
Other country stars that are friends with Wallen and live in the Atlanta area like Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, and Cole Swindell also have an outside shot at a cameo. But nothing is confirmed. Fans will have to wait for the show to see if Morgan brings out any special guests.
Conclusion
Morgan Wallen’s October 12, 2023 show at Truist Park is gearing up to be a special night for country music fans. Wallen is one of the genre’s hottest young stars right now and his concerts have become can’t miss events. Supporting acts Ernest and Bailey Zimmerman are two nice additions that offer contrasting styles. Ernest brings the traditional country sound while Bailey Zimmerman represents a more rock/pop country fusion. Together the three acts will offer a little something for all country fans at Truist Park. Wallen should power through his collection of #1 hits from Dangerous mixed with some fan favorites from earlier in his catalog. There’s always a chance of special guests as well. Provided Wallen avoids controversy in the leadup to the show, his performance at the home of the Braves is sure to be a home run.