Brooks and Dunn
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One of the biggest selling duos in Country Music, Brooks and Dunn are also an Award winning Country duo who rose to fame via their debut album, Brand New Man.
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[edit] About
Brooks and Dunn duo was formed in 1991. The duo was composed of Ronnie Gene Dunn, who was born on June 1, 1953 at Coleman, Texas. He studied high school in Blanca, New Mexico. He took up Psychology major at Abilene Christian University. He was a dropped out student because he chooses to move in Tulsa, Oklahoma to perform there.
The other member is Leon Eric "Kix" Brooks III was born on May 12, 1955 at Shreveport, Louisiana. Kix graduated at Sewanee Military Academy. After working on Alaskan Oil Pipeline, he went to Maine and performed in Ski resorts and other venues. In the early 80's, he moved in Nashville and became successful songwriter.
One of the producers in Nashville was impressed with Kix and Ronnie's talent and so he formed the duo Brooks and Dunn. The duo released their album, Brand New Man in 1991 and became a blockbuster hit. It features three number one hit singles, "My Next Broken Heart", "New Moon" and "Boot Scootin Boogie". The album sold over five million copies.
Brooks and Dunn has released other hit album that made them an award winning Country music duo. The duo has appeared on several artists’ albums. They are one of the biggest-selling duos in Country music History.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Academy of Country Music | Top Vocal Duo |
| 1991 | Academy of Country Music | Top New Vocal Duo |
| 1992 | Academy of Country Music | Top Vocal Duo |
| 1992 | Academy of Country Music | Single of The Year |
| 1992 | Academy of Country Music | Album of The Year |
| 1992 | CMA | Vocal Duo of The Year |
| 1993 | Academy of Country Music | Top Vocal Duo |
| 1993 | CMA | Vocal Duo of The Year |
| 1993 | Grammy Awards | Best Country Performance by Duo/Group w/Vocals |
| 1993 | TNN | Vocal Duo of the Year |
| 1994 | Academy of Country Music | Top Vocal Duo |
| 1994 | CMA | Vocal Duo of The Year |
| 1995 | CMA | Vocal Duo of The Year |
| 1995 | TNN | Vocal Group/Duo of the Year |
| 1996 | Academy of Country Music | Top Vocal Duo |
| 1996 | Academy of Country Music | Entertainer of The Year |
| 1996 | CMA | Vocal Duo of The Year |
| 1996 | CMA | Entertainer of The Year |
| 1996 | Grammy Awards | Best Country Performance by Duo/Group w/Vocals |
| 1997 | Academy of Country Music | Top Vocal Duo/Group |
| 1997 | American Music Awards | Favorite Band, Duo or Group |
| 1997 | CMA | Vocal Duo of The Year |
| 1997 | TNN | Vocal Duo of the Year |
| 1998 | CMA | Vocal Duo of The Year |
| 1998 | TNN | Vocal Duo of the Year |
| 1999 | CMA | Vocal Duo of The Year |
| 1999 | TNN | Vocal Group or Duo of the Year |
| 2000 | Academy of Country Music | Top Vocal Duo |
| 2001 | Academy of Country Music | Top Vocal Duo |
| 2001 | CMA | Vocal Duo of The Year |
| 2002 | Academy of Country Music | Top Vocal Duo |
| 2002 | CMA | Vocal Duo of the Year |
| 2002 | CMT Flameworthy | Video Music Awards Group/Duo Video of the Year |
| 2003 | Academy of Country Music | Top Vocal Duo |
| 2003 | CMA | Vocal Duo of The Year |
| 2004 | Academy of Country Music | Top Vocal Duo |
| 2004 | CMA | Vocal Duo of The Year |
| 2004 | American Music Awards | Favorite Band, Duo or Group |
| 2005 | People's Choice Awards | Favorite Country Group |
| 2005 | Academy of Country Music | Top Vocal Duo |
| 2005 | CMA | Vocal Duo of The Year |
| 2005 | American Music Awards | Favorite Band, Duo or Group |
| 2005 | Billboard Music Awards | Favorite Country Group |
| 2006 | Academy of Country Music | Song of the Year for "Believe" |
| 2006 | Academy of Country Music | Top Vocal Duo |
| 2006 | CMA | Single of The Year for "Believe" |
| 2006 | CMA | Music Video of The Year for "Believe" |
| 2006 | CMA | Vocal Duo of The Year |
| 2007 | CMA | Vocal Duo of The Year |
| 2007 | Academy of Country Music | Top Vocal Duo |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
Jun 08, 2007 New England Dodge Music Center, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Jun 09, 2007 Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 10, 2007 Nissan Pavilion at Stone Ridge, Bristow, Virginia, United States
Jun 23, 2007 Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 07, 2007 Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington, United States
Jul 14, 2007 Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Jul 28, 2007 Gillette Stadium / New England Patriots, Foxboro, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 18, 2007 Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan, United States
Aug 24, 2007 ALLTEL Arena, North Little Rock, Arkansas United States
Aug 25, 2007 Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC), Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Aug 26, 2007 HiFi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Sep 07, 2007 The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, Texas, United States
Sep 08, 2007 Smirnoff Music Center, Dallas, Texas, United States
Sep 09, 2007 Ford Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Sep 28, 2007 PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey United States
Sep 29, 2007 Times Union Center, Albany, New York, United States
Oct 05, 2007 Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado, United States
Oct 06, 2007 Journal Pavilion, Albuquerque, New Mexico United States
Oct 07, 2007 Cricket Pavilion, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Oct 12, 2007 Sleep Train Pavilion, Concord, California United States
Oct 13, 2007 Hyundai Pavilion at Glen Helen, San Bernardino California, United States Oct 14, 2007 Coors Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, California United States
Oct 19, 2007 Sound Advice Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Oct 20, 2007 Ford Amphitheatre at the Florida State, Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida, United States
Oct 21, 2007 Orlando Centroplex, Orlando, Florida, United States
[edit] Announcements
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 1991 Arista |
 1993 Arista |
 September 27, 1994 Arista |
 April 1996 Arista |
 June 2, 1998 Arista |
 September 14, 1999 Arista |
 April 17, 2001 Arista |
 July 15, 2003 Arista |
 August 30, 2005 Arista |
[edit] Singles
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
 September 10, 2002 Arista |
 September 16, 1997 Arista |
 March 23, 1999 Arista |
 October 19, 2004 BMG |
 August 23, 2005 Madacy |
 July 18, 2006 Madacy |
 September 12, 2006 Madacy |
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[edit] Influences
[edit] Trivia
- Brooks & Dunn was ranked 25 by CMT as one of 40 Greatest Men in Country Music.
