Morgan Wallen was in the middle of his massive headlining set when a full cup flew through the air.
Nate Smith admits he thought he was the funniest guy in the world at that exact moment. However the reality of the situation set in quickly as he realized he might have just disrespected the biggest star in country music.
Most artists would have sent their opening act packing immediately. It was a move that left the entire crew holding their breath in the wings.
Morgan is known for his rowdy side but this “ill-conceived” prank was a huge risk during the One Night at a Time Tour. You have to see the sheer scale of the production to understand why this was such a massive deal!
Morgan Wallen – (Full Show) – Indianapolis, IN – Lucas Oil Stadium
This footage from the tour shows the incredible pressure Morgan faces performing for 50,000 fans every night. You can see the high-stakes production where every single move is tracked and timed perfectly. It is easy to see how a “party atmosphere” could lead to an incident that almost went too far.
Fun Fact: Morgan Wallen is famous for his “whiskey” hits and he actually shares a chart-topping record with Nate Smith for the longest-running Number 1 song on the Country Airplay chart this decade!
While the prank was a gamble it was the musical chemistry between these two that saved the day.
Nate Smith Performs “Whiskey On You” | CMT Studio Sessions
This raw performance proves exactly why Morgan wanted Nate on the road with him. You can hear the grit and soul that makes their collaboration on tour so special for the fans.
Morgan Wallen handled the situation with legendary grace and chose to laugh it off. The two stars actually sat down for a FaceTime call to hash out the details of the projectile incident. Instead of a pink slip Morgan gave him a laugh and told Nate he probably would have done the same thing.
This level of forgiveness shows a side of Morgan Wallen that fans rarely get to see behind the curtain. He is a man who walks in grace even when things get wild on the road. Nate Smith walked away with his job and a much deeper respect for the Entertainer of the Year.
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