Morgan Wallen is one of the top country music artists right now. His sophomore album, Dangerous: The Double Album, spent 10 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, which is a record for a country album. With hits like “Whiskey Glasses” and “Up Down” under his belt, Wallen has amassed a huge fanbase who are excited to see him on tour.
Wallen’s Touring Plans
In 2022, Wallen embarked on his Dangerous Tour, playing over 50 shows across North America. The tour was originally planned for 2021 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that live shows are back, Wallen is making up for lost time by playing massive arenas and amphitheaters on this tour. He’ll be on the road through September 2022.
Some key details about Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous Tour:
- Kicked off in February 2022
- Plays over 50 dates in North America through September
- Stops in major markets like New York, Chicago, Toronto, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, and more
- Mostly arena and amphitheater shows with capacity of 10,000-20,000
- Features opening acts like Hardy, Larry Fleet, and Ernest
So who exactly is opening for Morgan Wallen on this massive tour? Let’s take a closer look at the artists playing support roles on the Dangerous Tour.
Larry Fleet
One of the main opening acts for Morgan Wallen is fellow country singer Larry Fleet. Fleet is joining Wallen on tour for a number of shows in April and May 2022.
About Larry Fleet
Some key facts about Larry Fleet:
- Emerging country singer-songwriter from Tennessee
- Known for songs like “What My World Spins Around” and “Where I Find God”
- Released debut album Workin’ Hard in February 2022
- Previously opened for Chris Lane on tour
- Signed to Big Loud Records
Larry Fleet is an exciting up-and-comer in country music right now. Opening for Morgan Wallen on an arena tour is a massive opportunity early in his career. Fans can expect Fleet to bring energy and solid country tunes to warm up the crowd before Wallen takes the stage each night.
Tour Dates with Morgan Wallen
Here are the dates that Larry Fleet is scheduled to open for Morgan Wallen in 2022:
Date | City | Venue |
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April 15 | Orlando, FL | Amway Center |
April 16 | Orlando, FL | Amway Center |
April 28 | Louisville, KY | KFC Yum! Center |
April 29 | Columbus, OH | Schottenstein Center |
April 30 | Grand Rapids, MI | Van Andel Arena |
This slate of shows will give Larry Fleet great exposure to Morgan Wallen’s fanbase in arenas across the eastern half of the country. It’s a prime opportunity for Fleet to win over new fans and demonstrate his skills as an energetic live performer.
Hardy
Joining Wallen for even more dates on the Dangerous Tour is country singer-songwriter Hardy. The two have collaborated together, with Hardy co-writing some of Wallen’s biggest hits. Their established chemistry should make for some electric shows this summer.
About Hardy
Some background on Hardy:
- Singer-songwriter based in Nashville, TN
- Co-writing credits on Wallen songs “Up Down” and “Ain’t Much Left of Me”
- Released debut album A Rock in October 2020
- Well-known for party anthems like “Rednecker” and “One Beer”
- Signed to Big Loud Records
Like Larry Fleet, Hardy is another artist on the rise getting a valuable supporting slot on Morgan Wallen’s tour. The exposure to Wallen’s fanbase can help grow Hardy’s own following exponentially. Fans can expect Hardy to perform his rowdy hits and maybe a collab or two with Wallen during his sets.
Tour Dates with Morgan Wallen
The dates that Hardy is scheduled to open for Wallen include:
Date | City | Venue |
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May 27 | West Palm Beach, FL | iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre |
May 28 | Tampa, FL | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre |
June 2 | Rogers, AR | Walmart AMP |
June 3 | St. Louis, MO | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre |
This run of shows spans massive amphitheaters across the southern U.S. Hardy’s high energy and party music should go over extremely well with crowds in this part of the country. Playing his original hits plus collaborations with Wallen makes Hardy an ideal touring partner this summer.
Ernest
The third opener joining Morgan Wallen on select dates is Ernest. The country singer-songwriter will bring his blue collar anthems to arenas nationwide this spring.
About Ernest
Here’s some background on Ernest:
- Country artist based in Nashville, TN
- Known for debut single “Flower Shops” featuring Morgan Wallen
- Music inspired by working class roots and country lifestyle
- Released debut album Flower Shops (The Album) in 2021
- Signed to Big Loud Records
Ernest’s music is rooted in real, small town country living. Like his Big Loud labelmates, opening for Morgan Wallen gives Ernest a huge platform to share his authentic sound. Fans can expect touching storytelling mixed with country rock from Ernest’s sets.
Tour Dates with Morgan Wallen
The scheduled tour dates where Ernest will open for Morgan Wallen are:
Date | City | Venue |
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March 17 | Greensboro, NC | Greensboro Coliseum |
March 18 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena |
March 19 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena |
April 1 | Indianapolis, IN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
This run of shows will take Ernest to arenas primarily in the eastern U.S. It’s an invaluable chance for Ernest to make a name for himself in front of crowds numbering in the tens of thousands each night.
Conclusion
Morgan Wallen is bringing some of the hottest up-and-coming talent in country music on the road with him in 2022. Larry Fleet, Hardy, and Ernest should all benefit tremendously from the exposure this tour provides. For Wallen fans, the shows promise to be an incredible night of music from start to finish. The energy will be high from the openers straight through the end of Wallen’s headlining sets. It’s a can’t miss show for any country music lover. Catch the Dangerous Tour in a city near you!