Morgan Wallen Opens Still The Problem Tour in Minneapolis: Full Concert Review
Morgan Wallen — Still The Problem Tour, Minneapolis Night 1
- Wallen opened April 10 at U.S. Bank Stadium before a crowd of approximately 75,000 fans.
- The 28-song set ran 2 hours 15 minutes, drawing from all four studio albums with no new material debuted.
- Thomas Rhett and Gavin Adcock joined Wallen on stage for “Cowgirls” and “Up Down” respectively.
- The encore closed with a solo piano version of “Sand in My Boots,” then “Last Night” and “Whiskey Glasses.”
Morgan Wallen kicked off the Still The Problem Tour on April 10, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota — his first stadium show in seven months. The 32-year-old country superstar walked into a sold-out crowd of roughly 75,000 fans, a number that puts him in rare company: only Metallica, Garth Brooks, and Taylor Swift have previously sold out two nights at that venue. Wallen has now done it twice.
Night 1 was a complicated show. There were genuinely stunning moments. There were also long stretches where Wallen seemed to be finding his footing after the extended break from touring. For fans attending future stops on the Minneapolis two-night run or later dates, this review covers everything: the setlist, the openers, what worked, what didn’t, and what to expect as the tour hits its stride.
Opening Act Lineup: Night 1
The evening started early with Vincent Mason holding down the first slot. Mason is one of several emerging voices rotating through the bill as a first-of-four opener across the 23-date run.
Gavin Adcock followed with the kind of rowdy Southern energy that has made him one of the most-talked-about rising names in the genre. His set built momentum efficiently and warmed the floor for what came next.
Thomas Rhett closed the opening stretch with a high-energy, crowd-pleasing headline-ready performance. Rhett is a seasoned stadium presence, and his comfort at this scale showed. He would return later in the night — alongside Adcock — to share the stage with Wallen himself.
| Order | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Vincent Mason | First-of-four slot |
| 2nd | Gavin Adcock | Second-of-four slot; later joined Wallen on stage |
| 3rd | Thomas Rhett | Direct support; later joined Wallen on stage |
Night 2 (April 11) rotated in HARDY as direct support in place of Thomas Rhett, with Adcock and Mason returning in their same slots.
The Show: What Happened On Stage
Wallen’s entrance set the tone immediately. He walked out to a Theo Von video playing on the massive screens, then made his way onto the stage — which featured a central performance area and extended catwalks jutting deep into the general admission floor — accompanied by NFL Hall of Famer Jared Allen for a walkout to “Broadway Girls.”
The opening sequence moved through “Don’t We,” “I Wrote the Book,” and into “I’m the Problem” before pausing. After his second song, Wallen silently circled the perimeter of his stage. Then he stopped and spoke to the crowd directly: “This is my first show in a long time. I’m trying to calm my heart rate a little bit.”
It was an honest moment — and one of the most telling of the night. Wallen wasn’t hiding his nerves. But that vulnerability didn’t quite translate into electric energy during the set’s early going. The first half leaned heavily toward mid-tempo, introspective material. Songs like “One Thing at a Time,” “Chasin’ You,” and “Dark Til Daylight” are all strong tracks, but stacked together, they created a long emotional plateau rather than building toward a peak.
“Chasin’ You” drew a warm crowd response — Wallen noted it was one of the first songs he ever wrote and that he’d brought it back to the set because he missed it. The audience clearly felt the same way.
When the Show Found Its Footing
The production did the heavy lifting at several key points. “Heartless” and “Ain’t That Some” both triggered the stage’s flame rigs, shooting fire skyward and filling the stadium with smoke. The crowd’s energy surged noticeably during both.
The B-stage interlude — a smaller platform positioned further into the general admission section — gave the show its most intimate stretch. Wallen performed a cover of Jason Isbell’s “Cover Me Up,” followed by “I’m a Little Crazy” and “Wasted on You.” With the catwalk extensions and the tighter format, this segment closed the distance between performer and crowd in a way the main stage couldn’t.
The guest-joined stretch landed the biggest crowd reactions of the night. Gavin Adcock joined Wallen for “Up Down” alongside Vincent Mason. Thomas Rhett came back out for “Cowgirls.” Both moments worked — they provided bursts of energy and gave the crowd something to respond to in real time.
The main set closed with a string of Wallen’s most iconic catalog moments: “7 Summers,” “TN,” “Thinkin’ Bout Me,” “You Proof,” “This Bar,” “More Than My Hometown,” “Just in Case,” “The Way I Talk,” and a cover of Post Malone’s “I Had Some Help,” the smash collaboration that hit No. 1 on Country Airplay in just seven weeks.
The Encore That Landed
The evening ended on the show’s emotional high point. Wallen returned for a three-song encore, opening with a solo piano performance of “Sand in My Boots.” The arena went quiet in a way it hadn’t all evening. It was the kind of stripped-back moment that clarifies exactly why Wallen has built the following he has.
“Last Night” followed — his 12x Platinum single that spent 16 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has now logged over 150 weeks on the Country Streaming Songs chart. The crowd knew every word.
Wallen closed with “Whiskey Glasses,” his 13x Platinum breakout hit and the longest-charting song of his career on the Country Streaming Songs chart with 236 weeks. As a final song, it worked perfectly: an anthem from the beginning of his career, closing a tour built around how far he’s come since.
Full Minneapolis Night 1 Setlist — April 10, 2026
Here is the complete Still The Problem Tour setlist from opening night at U.S. Bank Stadium:
- Theo Von Video Opener
- Broadway Girls (walkout with Jared Allen)
- Don’t We
- I Wrote the Book
- I’m the Problem
- One Thing at a Time
- I Got Better
- Chasin’ You
- 20 Cigarettes
- Heartless
- Love Somebody
- Dark Til Daylight
- Ain’t That Some
- B Stage:
- Cover Me Up (Jason Isbell cover)
- I’m a Little Crazy
- Wasted on You
- Main Stage:
- Up Down (with Gavin Adcock & Vincent Mason)
- Cowgirls (with Thomas Rhett)
- 7 Summers
- TN
- Thinkin’ Bout Me
- You Proof
- This Bar
- More Than My Hometown
- Just in Case
- The Way I Talk
- I Had Some Help (Post Malone cover)
- Encore:
- Sand in My Boots (Solo piano)
- Last Night
- Whiskey Glasses
What Was Missing — And Why It Matters
Wallen did not perform “What I Want,” his Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 collaboration with Tate McRae. That absence is notable given the song’s commercial peak, but likely comes down to lineup logistics. With no female artists in the Night 1 support slot, a duet-format song loses something. Dates with Ella Langley on the bill — including nights in Las Vegas, Gainesville, Denver, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Clemson, Baltimore, and Philadelphia — may see “What I Want” reappear.
The show also didn’t debut any new material, despite Wallen hinting in recent interviews that he’s working on music. Fans looking for surprises on that front may need to wait until later in the tour cycle.
Honest Assessment: A Slow Start, A Strong Finish
This was not Wallen’s finest stadium night on record. The first half leaned too heavily on introspective mid-tempo tracks, and the emotional distance Wallen kept from the crowd during that stretch was palpable — even accounting for opening-night rust. Two years ago, at this same venue, he was sharper and more present.
But the back half of the show, the B-stage segment, the guest appearances, and especially that solo piano encore showed exactly who Morgan Wallen is when he’s fully locked in. The potential for this tour to deliver some genuinely memorable nights is real. It just wasn’t fully realized on Night 1.
The crowd — approximately 75,000 strong — gave him everything throughout. The adoration was never in question. And if anything, that kind of unconditional audience energy should help Wallen settle into his stride quickly as the tour moves to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18 and then on to Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium in May.
Stadium tours of this scale take a few nights to find their rhythm. By the time the Still The Problem Tour reaches the college football stadiums — Michigan Stadium, Clemson Memorial, Ben Hill Griffin — it would not be surprising if this becomes the tour of the year.
What Attending Fans Should Know Going In
Stage setup includes a large main stage with two extended catwalk ramps reaching into the general admission floor. The B-stage platform sits further into the GA section, meaning fans near the center of the floor will be closer to Wallen during that segment than fans near the front of the main stage.
Plan for a long evening. With three opening acts and a 28-song headlining set, the full night runs well over four hours from doors to closer. Arrive early for the full opening act experience — Gavin Adcock in particular is worth seeing from the start.
Pyrotechnics during “Heartless” and “Ain’t That Some” are significant. Floor attendees near the stage should be aware of the heat from the flame rigs.
FAQ
How many songs did Morgan Wallen play in Minneapolis on opening night?
Wallen performed 28 songs across approximately two hours and 15 minutes at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 10, 2026. The set drew from all four of his studio albums, with the three-song encore — “Sand in My Boots” (solo piano), “Last Night,” and “Whiskey Glasses” — closing the night.
Who opened for Morgan Wallen in Minneapolis on Night 1?
Night 1 featured three opening acts in order: Vincent Mason, Gavin Adcock, and Thomas Rhett as direct support. Both Adcock and Thomas Rhett later returned to the stage to perform alongside Wallen during the main set — Adcock joined for “Up Down” and Rhett appeared for “Cowgirls.”
Did Morgan Wallen play “What I Want” with Tate McRae in Minneapolis?
“What I Want” did not appear in the Minneapolis Night 1 setlist. The Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 duet with Tate McRae may rotate into dates where Ella Langley serves as direct support, as the song’s live format works best with a female vocal partner on stage.
Was the Minneapolis opening night sold out?
Yes. Billboard reported approximately 75,000 fans in attendance at U.S. Bank Stadium. Wallen joins Metallica, Garth Brooks, and Taylor Swift as the only acts to sell out two consecutive nights at that venue — and he has now accomplished that feat twice at this specific stadium.
What was the encore at the Still The Problem Tour opener?
Wallen closed with a three-song encore: “Sand in My Boots” performed solo on piano, followed by “Last Night” and “Whiskey Glasses.” Both closing songs are RIAA Diamond-certified and have spent years on the Country Streaming Songs chart, making them fitting bookends for a night built around just how far Wallen’s catalog has reached.