Brooks & Dunn is an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. Active from 1991 to 2011, the duo recorded ten albums for Arista Nashville. Brooks & Dunn won Vocal Duo of the Year from the Country Music Association every year from 1992 to 2006, except in 2000 (in which the honor went to Montgomery Gentry). They won the Academy of Country Music's Top Vocal Duo (previously known as the Vocal Duo of the Year Award) consecutively from 1991-1997, 2000-2007, and once more in 2009. They have also won two Grammy Awards, both for Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. With over 50 awards, Brooks and Dunn are one of the most accredited country acts in history.
Academy of Country Music Awards The Academy of Country Music Awards are annual awards honoring the best in country music. Brooks & Dunn has won 30 awards from 73 nominations. Year Nominee/Work Award Result 1991 Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year Themselves Top New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year 1992 Themselves Vocal Duo of the YearBrand New Man Album of the Year "Boot Scootin’ Boogie" Single Record of the Year"Boot Scootin’ Boogie" Song of the Year1993 Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year Hard Workin' Man Album of the YearCommon Thread: The Songs of the Eagles (with various artists)Album of the Year1994 Themselves Top Vocal Duo Themselves Entertainer of the Year 1995 Themselves Entertainer of the Year Themselves Top Vocal Duo "You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone" Song of the Year Waitin' on Sundown Album of the Year You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone Single Record of the Year 1996 Themselves Entertainer of the Year Themselves Top Vocal Duo "My Maria" Song of the Year Borderline Album of the Year My Maria Single Record of the Year "My Maria" Video of the Year 1997 Themselves Vocal Duo or Group of the Year Themselves Entertainer of the Year 1998 Themselves Entertainer of the Year Themselves Top Vocal Duo or Group "Husbands and Wives" Song of the Year "If You See Him/If You See Her" (with Reba McEntire) Vocal Event of the Year 1999 Themselves Top Vocal Duo or Group2000 Themselves Top Vocal Duo Themselves Entertainer of the Year 2001 Themselves Entertainer of the Year"Only in America" Video of the Year Themselves Top Vocal Duo Steers & Stripes Album of the Year Ain't Nothing 'Bout You Single Record of the Year "Only in America" Song of the Year ThemselvesHome Depot Humanitarian Award2002 Themselves Top Vocal Duo Themselves Entertainer of the Year Themselves Home Depot Humanitarian Award 2003 Themselves Top Vocal Duo Themselves Entertainer of the Year Red Dirt Road Single Record of the Year "Red Dirt Road" Song of the Year Red Dirt Road Album of the Year 2004 Themselves Top Vocal Duo Themselves Entertainer of the Year 2005 Themselves Top Vocal Duo"Believe" Song of the Year Themselves Entertainer of the Year Believe Single Record of the Year "Believe" Video of the Year ThemselvesTriple Crown Award 2006 Themselves Top Vocal Duo Themselves Home Depot Humanitarian Award"Building Bridges" (with Vince Gill and Sheryl Crow) Vocal Event of the Year Themselves Entertainer of the Year Hillbilly Deluxe Album of the Year "Hillbilly Deluxe" Video of the Year 2007 Themselves Top Vocal Duo2008 Themselves Top Vocal Duo "Cowgirls Don't Cry" (with Reba McEntire) Vocal Event of the Year 2009 Themselves Top Vocal Duo "Honky Tonk Stomp" (with Billy Gibbons) Vocal Event of the Year 2014Themselves 50th Anniversary Milestone Award 2016"Forever Country" (with Artists of Then, Now & Forever)Video of the Year 2018Themselves Cliffie Stone Icon Award 2019ThemselvesDuo of the Year2020202120222023202420252026
American Country Awards The American Country Awards ran from 2010-2013, the awards show was fan-voted. Brooks & Dunn was nominated once. Year Nominee/Work Award Result 2010 Themselves Touring Headline Package of the Year
American Country Countdown Awards The American Country Countdown Awards are annual awards honoring country artists. Brooks & Dunn were honored with the Nash Icon Award recognizing their body of work and contribution to country music. Year Nominee/Work Award Result 2016 Themselves Nash Icon Award
American Music Awards The American Music Awards is an annual American music awards show, winners are voted upon by the general public. Brooks & Dunn has received twenty nominations, resulting in five awards. Year Nominee/Work Award Result1993 Themselves Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group Themselves Favorite Country New Artist 1994 Themselves Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group Hard Workin' Man Favorite Country Album 1995 Themselves Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group 1996 Themselves Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group Waitin' on Sundown Favorite Country Album 1997 Themselves Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group 1998 Themselves Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group 1999 Themselves Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group 2000 Themselves Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group 2001 Themselves Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group 2002 Themselves Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group Steers & Stripes Favorite Country Album 2003 Themselves Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group 2004 Themselves Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group 2005 Themselves Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group 2006 Themselves Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group 2007 Themselves Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group 2008 Themselves Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group
Billboard Music Awards The Billboard Music Awards are annual awards based on album and digital songs sales, streaming, radio airplay, touring and social engagement. Brooks & Dunn has won three awards out of four nominations. Year Nominee/Work Award Result 1996 "My Maria" Country Single of the Year 2001 "Ain't Nothing 'Bout You" Country Single of the Year 2005 Themselves Duo/Group Country Artist of the Year 2006 Themselves Duo/Group Country Artist of the Year
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards The Blockbuster Entertainment Awards was an annual awards show held from 1995-2001. Brooks & Dunn received two nominations, winning once. Year Nominee/Work Award Result 1998 Greatest Hits Collection Favorite Duo/Group - Country 2000 Greatest Hits Collection Favorite Duo/Group - Country
BMI Awards The BMI Awards are annual awards honoring the best in songwriting in different genres. Brooks & Dunn received one award. Year Nominee/Work Award Result 2009 "Cowgirls Don't Cry" (with Reba McEntire) President's Awards
CMT Flameworthy Video Music Awards From 2002-2004 CMT held an annual awards show to showcase the best country music videos. Brooks & Dunn won one award. Year Nominee/Work Award Result 2002"Only in America" Group or Duo Video of the Year
CMT Music Awards The CMT Music Awards is a fan-voted awards show for country music videos and television performances. Brooks & Dunn have one award from eight nominations. Year Nominee/Work Award Result2006 "Believe" Music Video of the Year "Believe" Group or Duo Video of the Year "Believe" Most Inspiring Video of the Year 2007 "Building Bridges" Duo Video of the Year 2008 "Proud of the House We Built" Duo Video of the Year 2009 "Put a Girl in It" Duo Video of the Year "Cowgirls Don't Cry" (with Reba McEntire) Collaborative Video of the Year 2010"Indian Summer" Duo Video of the Year
Country Music Association Awards The Country Music Association Awards are presented to country music artists and broadcasters to recognize outstanding achievement in the country music industry. Brooks & Dunn have won 21 awards from 56 nominations. Year Nominee/Work Award Result1992Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year Themselves Horizon Award Brand New Man Album of the Year 1993Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year Themselves Entertainer of the Year Hard Workin' Man Album of the Year 1994Themselves Vocal Duo of the YearCommon Thread: The Songs of the Eagles (with various artists)Album of the YearAsleep at the Wheel: Tribute to the Music of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys (with various artists)Album of the Year Themselves Entertainer of the Year1995Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year Themselves Entertainer of the Year 1996Themselves Entertainer of the YearThemselves Vocal Duo of the Year Borderline Album of the Year "My Maria" Music Video of the Year "My Maria"Single of the Year1997Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year Themselves Entertainer of the Year1998Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year Themselves Entertainer of the Year"If You See Him/If You See Her" (with Reba McEntire) Vocal Event of the Year 1999Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year 2000Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year2001Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year Themselves Entertainer of the YearSteers and Stripes Album of the Year "Ain't Nothin' 'Bout You" Single of the Year 2002Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year Themselves Entertainer of the Year2003Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year Themselves Entertainer of the Year"Red Dirt Road" Music Video of the Year 2004Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year Themselves Entertainer of the Year Red Dirt Road Album of the Year 2005Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year 2006"Believe" Single of the Year "Believe" Music Video of the Year Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year Themselves Entertainer of the Year Hillbilly Deluxe Album of the Year "Building Bridges" (with Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill) Musical Event of the Year 2007Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year2008Themselves Vocal Duo of the YearCowboy TownAlbum of the Year2009Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year"Cowgirls Don't Cry" (with Reba McEntire)Musical Event of the Year2010Themselves Vocal Duo of the Year2019"Brand New Man" (with Luke Combs)Musical Event of the Year2019ThemselvesVocal Duo of the Year2020ThemselvesVocal Duo of the Year2021ThemselvesVocal Duo of the Year2022ThemselvesVocal Duo of the Year2023ThemselvesVocal Duo of the Year2024ThemselvesVocal Duo of the Year2025ThemselvesVocal Duo of the Year2026ThemselvesVocal Duo of the YearThemselvesWillie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award
Grammy Awards The Grammys are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States for outstanding achievements in the music industry. Brooks & Dunn has been honored with two wins and sixteen nominations. Year Nominee/Work Award Result 1992 "Boot Scootin' Boogie" Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group 1993"Hard Workin’ Man" Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals 1995 "You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone" Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group 1996"My Maria" Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group Borderline Best Country Album 1998 "If You See Him/If You See Her" (with Reba McEntire) Best Country Collaboration with Vocals 2000 "You'll Always Be Loved By Me" Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group 2001 "Ain't Nothing 'Bout You" Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group 2003 "Red Dirt Road" Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group 2004 "You Can't Take The Honky Tonk Out Of The Girl" Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group 2005 "Play Something Country" Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group "Building Bridges" (with Sheryl Crow & Vince Gill) Best Country Collaboration with Vocals 2007 "Proud Of The House We Built" Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group 2008 "God Must Be Busy" Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group 2009 "Cowgirls Don't Cry" Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group 2016"Brand New Man" (with Luke Combs)Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Inspirational Country Music Awards The Inspirational Country Music Association hold annual awards to honor artists who participate or promote the genre of Christian country music. Brooks & Dunn won two awards from four nominations. Year Nominee/Work Award Result2006 "Believe" Song of the Year "Believe" Video of the Year 2008 Themselves Mainstream Country Artist of the Year "God Must Be Busy" Video of the Year
People's Choice Awards