Morgan Wallen Kicks Off ‘I’m The Problem Tour’ With Two Nights In Houston

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Morgan Wallen. Photo: Matt Paskert

Morgan Wallen kicked off his “I’m The Problem Tour” on Friday (June 20) and Saturday (June 21) at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Wallen’s 25 song setlist included a mix of hits both new and old both nights.

Paying homage to the Lonestar state, Wallen tapped former Houston Texans Hall of Fame wide receiver Andre Johnson and beloved Houston salesman Mattress Mack for his fan-favorite walk out moment on night one with Drake and former Houston Astros pitcher Roger Clemens joining on night two.

“I appreciate you choosing to spend your Friday night here with me at NRG Stadium. Before I get any further, I’d just like to say shout out to Andre Johnson and Mattress Mack for doing my walk out with me – a couple of Houston legends, and I appreciate that. I appreciate you guys for giving me such a warm welcome, I can already tell we’re going to have a good time,” Wallen said while taking in the crowd after singing his Platinum-certified “Ain’t That Some” and “Kick Myself.”

Later in his set, taking B-stage toward the back of the venue for stripped-back acoustic performances of “Cover Me Up,” “I’m A Little Crazy” and “Sand In My Boots,” Wallen explained the importance of seeing as many fans close-up as he can, despite the size of the stadiums he now plays: “We started out at bars in the afternoons, and we worked our way up to what it is now, and that still blows my mind a little bit. I thought about everything that it’s taken to get to this moment right here, and it wouldn’t be possible without you guys and your support – it means a lot to me, I know it means a lot to my team.

“One thing that I miss about playing those smaller places is I could go out on stage every night, and I could pretty much look at every single person in the eyes. That’s not possible now, but this is my best attempt at getting a little bit closer to you, so I want to sing a few songs back here, acoustic-style.”

During his jaunt back to the main stage, Wallen took a moment to honor his band members on screen – Mark “Taco” Annino on drums; Luke Rice on bass/guitar; Dominic Frost and Tyler Tomlinson on guitar/BGV; Chris Gladden on aux/keys; and Tony Aichele on aux/guitar/pedal steel.

By the time the encore arrived, Wallen re-emerged onto the stage donning an Astros jersey, one final tribute to the city. Rolling through two of his biggest hits to-date, 16-week Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 “Last Night” and six week Hot 100 No. 1 “I Had Some Help,” Wallen concluded with his breakthrough 2018 hit, “The Way I Talk,” thanking his fans and signing autographs before leaving.

As part of Wallen’s ‘2025 Tour Give Back’ initiative, Morgan Wallen Foundation (MWF) supports music programs in touring cities. The tour will continue this weekend in Wisconsin.

I’m The Problem Tour. Photo: Matt Paskert

Morgan Wallen. Photo: Matt Paskert

Morgan Wallen With Fans. Photo: Matt Paskert

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