Brooks & Dunn Announce First National Tour in 10 Years
There’s been some shows in Vegas with Reba and random appearances on awards shows and such, but it’s been 10 years since Country Music Hall of Famers Brooks & Dunn hit the road for a proper national tour. That will all change this summer and fall when the duo hits the road on the REBOOT 2020 Tour with 18 dates across the country announced so far.
“The memories of playing live are what have kept the fire burning for us,” says Kix Brooks. “Performers who have had the kind of nights like we’ve had with our fans, can never really let that go. Live is where we’re most at home, and it’s gonna feel good to be back in the saddle, let’s rodeo! We’ll see y’all out there on the trail.”
Despite officially splitting in August of 2009, the duo didn’t fall too far out of the spotlight. Kix became a radio personality, and Ronnie Dunn went head first into a solo career. But with the resurgence of interest in 80’s and 90’s country at the moment, they would be fools not to head out on the road, especially when we’re only talking about a few dates a month.
Who will the opening acts be? According to the duo, there won’t be any. But, there will be “special guests” joining them at each stop. It might be a safe bet to assume some of those guests will be the folks that appeared on the 2019 Brooks & Dunn Reboot record that saw the pair re-recording some of their classic hits. If that’s the case, don’t be surprised if people like Jon Pardi, Cody Johnson, Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde, Kacey Musgraves, or Midland show up.
Along with the Reboot tour dates, Brooks & Dunn will continue their Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace throughout 2020, including six appearances in April, June, October, and four appearances in December.
REBOOT 2020 Tour Dates:
5/15 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
5/16 Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center
5/22 Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
5/23 Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
5/29 Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
5/30 Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater
6/5 Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
6/6 Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Presented by Huntsman
6/26 Camden, NJ – BB&T Pavilion
6/27 Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
8/28 Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
8/29 Burgettstown, PA – S&T Bank Music Park
9/4 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
9/5 Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
9/10 Atlanta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
9/11 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
9/18 Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
9/19 Chicago, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Jeff Givens
January 19, 2020 @ 2:39 pm
No Nashville date? Hhhmmm…
hoptowntiger94
January 19, 2020 @ 2:50 pm
From 1995-2008, I saw Brooks and Dunn in concert 11 times. Most of those shows were at the Star Lake Amphitheater (now S&T Bank Music Park) and some of the best concerts of my life. B&D is the soundtrack of my youth and them touring through SW PA was a rite of summer (one very cold night, autumn). I’m so excited to see them again.
Hey Arnold
January 19, 2020 @ 3:36 pm
Why won’t they release new music? Kix & Ronnie both continue to write and record music. Thanks to the success of the Reboot, they are the hottest duo again in country music. Would love to see a new album from them, I know they’re capable of having a few more hits!
Luckyoldsun
January 19, 2020 @ 7:08 pm
The artists who do the heavy lifting in duet/group acts think they should just go it alone. But unless there’s a compelling artistic reason–like when Paul Simon split from Garfunkel to do different styles of music, it usually doesn’t work. Paulette Carlson found out that audiences wanted “Highway 101,” not “Paulette Carlson.” Marty Raybon learned that concert-goers wanted “Shenandoah,” not just Marty. Raul Malo learned that the “Mavericks” magic was gone when his groupmates were not there. And Ronnie Dunn learned that audiences need to see Kix Brooks jumping around the stage, even there are hundreds of other back-up singers who could produce his sound.
Luckyoldsun
January 19, 2020 @ 7:06 pm
The artists who do the heavy lifting in duet/group acts think they should just go it alone. But unless there’s a compelling artistic reason–like when Paul Simon split from Garfunkel to do different styles of music, it usually doesn’t work. Paulette Carlson found out that audiences wanted “Highway 101,” not “Paulette Carlson.” Marty Raybon learned that concert-goers wanted “Shenandoah,” not just Marty. Raul Malo learned that the “Mavericks” magic was gone when his groupmates were not there. And Ronnie Dunn learned that audiences need to see Kix Brooks jumping around the stage, even there are hundreds of other back-up singers who could produce his sound.
Jim L.
January 20, 2020 @ 12:36 pm
…Jennifer Nettles (Sugarland), Hannah Blaylock (Edens Edge), Meghan Lindsey (Steel Magnolia), …
Jim L.
January 20, 2020 @ 12:41 pm
…Joy Williams (Civil Wars)…
albert
January 19, 2020 @ 9:26 pm
all good …..all fine for fans . but no new music ?..the ultimate tease , i’d say .
so much great material around …surely these guys could’ve found a minute to record some ?
even ronnie’s new record is a cover record . great . but a cover record .
i’d buy an album of just ronnie dunn singing to one acoustic guitar .
Dawg Fan
January 20, 2020 @ 7:20 am
The Ching Ching Tour….Ronnie needs new plugs.
Jeannie Eberts
January 21, 2020 @ 2:15 am
Ronnie Dunn can sing all he wants he doesn’t need Kid with him .his CD RE DUNN is #1 on the charts now !!!!!!!!!