Brooks & Dunn

KIX BROOKS IS 69. RONNIE DUNN IS 72. AND LAST FRIDAY THEY OWNED A STADIUM OF 80,000. Brooks & Dunn walked onto the stage at Clemson’s Death Valley — a stadium that hadn’t heard live music in over 20 years — and did what they’ve always done. They shut everything down. This was Morgan Wallen’s Still The Problem Tour. 80,000 fans packed in for Night 1. But when the best-selling country duo of all time — 20 number ones, 30 million records — started playing “Neon Moon,” something happened that even Wallen probably didn’t plan for. The whole stadium went quiet first. Then every single voice came in at once. Over 30 years together and Kix and Ronnie are still proving that nobody does it like them. Not on a small stage. Not in Vegas. Right there in a college football stadium in South Carolina, with 80,000 people who already knew every word before the first note dropped.

Introduction At 69 years old, Kix Brooks and 72-year-old Ronnie Dunn continue to prove why Brooks & Dunn remain one of the greatest country music duos of all time. Last…

CLIVE DAVIS DIDN’T SING “NEON MOON.” BUT WITHOUT THE DOOR HE OPENED, COUNTRY MUSIC MAY NEVER HAVE HEARD IT THE SAME WAY. When Clive Davis helped build Arista Nashville, he was not trying to wear a cowboy hat or pretend he belonged in every honky-tonk room. He did something quieter. He trusted Nashville enough to give it a serious stage. Through that door came two men who had both spent years chasing music alone — Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. Separately, they were talented. Together, under the Arista Nashville banner, they became something country music had never quite seen before. “Brand New Man” arrived in 1991 and changed everything. Then came “My Next Broken Heart,” “Neon Moon,” and “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.” Four songs. Four doors kicked open. A duo became a dynasty. Clive Davis may be remembered for pop legends, rock icons, and superstar voices. But in country music, part of his legacy is simple: He helped create the house where Brooks & Dunn became Brooks & Dunn.

Introduction Clive Davis never stood under the spotlight to sing “Neon Moon,” and he never shared a microphone with Kix Brooks or Ronnie Dunn. Yet without the opportunity he created,…

The moment Brooks & Dunn invited Reba McEntire to the stage, country music magic was born. Together, they delivered a stunning rendition of “Cowgirls Don’t Cry,” a song already beloved for its strength and tenderness. Ronnie Dunn’s soulful vocals wove perfectly with Reba’s unmistakable voice, adding a layer of raw emotion that turned the ballad into a tear-stained anthem.

Introduction Few collaborations in country music have captured hearts quite like the moment Brooks & Dunn welcomed Reba McEntire to the stage for an unforgettable performance of “Cowgirls Don’t Cry.”…

40 Years, Two Legendary Voices — Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn: Who Left the Deeper Mark? For more than four decades, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn have stood as two powerful forces in country music, carrying honky-tonk energy, Southern soul, and unforgettable stories into the hearts of millions.

Introduction For more than forty years, the names Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn have stood side by side in the landscape of country music, shaping a sound that blended raw…