Country music legends Brooks & Dunn will be the guests of honor at the upcoming “Play Something Country” gala, which takes place May 7, 2025, at the Omni PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas. The event is presented by the Academy of Country Music (ACMC) and its charity wing, ACM Lifting Lives, which puts on this celebration of the duo’s great legacy in the run-up to the 60th ACM Awards. Eric Church, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Keith Urban, and Lainey Wilson are set to perform at the ACM gala for Brooks & Dunn.
The gala will spotlight Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn’s contributions to the genre with an evening of music, fellowship, and fundraising. Known for a hit list that stretches back many years, Brooks & Dunn has had a present role in country music. The team put together a catalog of number-one hits that straddle several decades.
The duo holds the record for the most ACM Awards wins by a duo, with an impressive 25 accolades, including 16 wins in the Duo of the Year category. Their legacy also includes three wins for the ACM’s top honor—Entertainer of the Year.
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The May 7 event promises a mix of glitz and sincere honors. A fancy sit-down dinner will go with the night, plus a silent auction. Guests will watch live shows by fellow country stars such as Eric Church, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Keith Urban, and Lainey Wilson, who’ll sing famous Brooks & Dunn songs. TV and radio host Bobby Bones will lead the event, while radio personality Shawn Parr will run the pre-show and live auction. People coming will also get to enjoy a drink hour with casino-style fun put on by Choctaw Casinos & Resorts.
The event goes beyond just a celebration. It aims to give back to the music scene. Money raised from the gala will help ACM Lifting Lives and its efforts to improve mental health. These efforts focus on making wellness resources better for artists and professionals in the country music world. This push shows a growing understanding of how crucial it is to support mental health in creative fields.
Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who started working together in 1988 after Tim DuBois, a seasoned industry pro, suggested they team up, have crafted a wide-ranging career that goes beyond just making albums and topping charts. They’ve told stories in many ways, including writing music for movies and co-writing a book called The Adventures of Slim and Howdy based on made-up characters they created to match their cowboy image.
As country music folks come together to honor their long career, the event will celebrate what Brooks & Dunn have done and show how they keep shaping country music today.
Edited by Debanjana
