Brooks & Dunn Say Goodbye – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]
2010 Yep, We're Gonna Miss You When You're Gone
For 20 years, Brooks & Dunn spent most every night beneath the light of a neon moon. But after their two-hour concert in downtown Nashville, but on Sept. 2, 2010, they flipped off the switch and called it a career. Brooks & Dunn play their final concert at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena with proceeds earmarked for the Country Music Hall of Fame and for victims of flooding in Tennessee.
The show openned with a rousing rendition of "Play Something Country" followed by "You Can't Take The Honkeytonky Out Of The Girl." The Show had its ups and downs, including a strange lull, a few moments of dim blue lights, which was definitely noticeable, and Brooks taking a few moments to address the audience, emphasizing his gratitude to the fans who had traveled long distances, especially the ones who had to change their travel plans after the show had been postponed because of Dunn's prescribed vocal rest. He thanked the crowd "for making this last go-round for us really special," but accentuated the fact that "this is not a funeral, we did show up to party!"
But first he decided to talk a little more, saying that everybody kept asking him what it feels like to play their last show. His reply? That he was tired of being asked what it feels like. Still, he graciously thanked the band and crew and he especially noted the loyal fans that "paid our rent for the last 20 years. God bless each and every one of you."
Later in the show, Dunn teased the audience that the reason for the split is because Brooks got to wear the cowboy hat when the guys were initially teamed up by record executives two decades ago. Dunn said the label laid a bunch of "toys" -- like guitars and boots -- on the table, and "the fact that he got the cowboy hat -- that's what broke us up right there."
That anecdote led into "Cowgirls Don't Cry," a touching song that may prove to be a country classic. The duo had hinted in past interviews that they might have special guests for their final concert, however, they brought out only one during their set -- Reba McEntire, who nailed the last verse of "Cowgirls" before putting her arms around her friends and quickly taking off.
Other than that, the show appeared to be evenly divided by hits delivered by Ronnie Dunn and a wide range of material (not always radio hits) sung by Kix Brooks, including a song titled "One Last Ride," which sounded like a cowboy poem set to music. From there, the rest of the night probably felt familiar to longtime Brooks & Dunn fans who have seen their fair share of shows.
The duo finally brought the night, and 20 years to a close, with several U.S. Marines and patriotic confetti arriving precisely on cue for "Only in America." The enduring "My Maria" came next, followed by about two minutes of shaking hands with nearby fans, an awkward pause in the darkness and finally the essential throwback to "Boot Scootin' Boogie," with several girls pulled onto the stage. The duo let the fans sing the last phrase of the song as they pointed the microphones into the crowd, then announced, "We love you!" And they quickly proved it with a strong take on "Brand New Man."
At the song's conclusion, with the crowd cheering its approval, Brooks dramatically tossed his black cowboy hat into the crowd, but Dunn, even though he finally had his chance, didn't go after it. With that, the stage faded to black, the fans went home and Kix & Ronnie went their separate ways.
And yes guys, we've missed you since your gone.
2009
Jason Aldean nabs a gold single for "Big Green Tractor." Written by Jim Collins and David Lee Murphy, its the second single release from his album Wide Open.
The song debuted at number 48 in May 2009, and in September of the same year, it became Aldean's third number-one hit. As of this date, the song has sold over 2,028,000 copies.
2007
Hank Williams Jr. made an unannounced stop at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in Nashville, where his set was interrupted by an embarrassing development: His false teeth flew out of his mouth in the middle of “Family Tradition”.
2004
Tim McGraw’s album Live Like You Were Dying debuted at the top of both the Billboard Country Albums Chart and the Billboard Top 200 all formats chart with first week sales of 766,000 copies.
The album, which has gone platinum 4 times over, feature 5 singles, including the title track, "Back When", "Drugs or Jesus," "Do You Want Fries with That" and "My Old Friend." The first two singles went to #1, while "Drugs or Jesus" became the first McGraw single since 1993 to not make it to the top 10, when it peaked at #14.
Tim won a Grammy in 2005 for the album for Best Male Country Performance.
1998
Shania Twain’s album Come On Over was certified multi-platinum for sales of 5 million copies. There was an incredible 12 singles released from the album: "Love Gets Me Every Time," "Don't Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)," "You're Still The One", "From This Moment On," "When," "Honey I'm Home," "That Don't Impress Me Much," "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!," "You've Got a Way," "Come on Over," "Rock This Country!"and "I'm Holdin' On to Love (To Save My Life)."
The album eventually would eclipse her previous album, The Woman In Me, which at the time of Come On Over's had sold over 10 million copies. To date, Come On Over has sold over 40 million copies. Combined, the two albums have sold over 65 million copies world wide, making Shania Twain the greatest selling solo female artist of all time, regardless of genre.
1995
With the song On My Own, Reba McEntire became the first artist to ship a single to radio stations through the internet. Featuring Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride and Linda Davis, the single climbed only to #20 on the U.S. charts.
1981
Juice Newton’s single "Queen Of Hearts" was certified gold.
Birthdays
Drummer Paul Deakin of The Mavericks is 55.