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BROOKS & DUNN SAYS “NO-RULES” AND “LET’S DO IT” FOR GENRE-BENDING REIMAGINATIONS OF THEIR ICONIC, TIMELESS HITS WITH REBOOT II—SET FOR RELEASE NOVEMBER 15

BROOKS & DUNN SAYS “NO-RULES” AND “LET’S DO IT” FOR GENRE-BENDING REIMAGINATIONS OF THEIR ICONIC, TIMELESS HITS WITH REBOOT II—SET FOR RELEASE NOVEMBER 15

Hailey Whitters, Halestorm, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Marcus King Band, Megan Moroney, Morgan Wallen and More Featured On The Upcoming 18-Track Studio Album Available for Pre-Order Now

 

BROOKS & DUNN SAYS “NO-RULES” AND “LET’S DO IT” FOR GENRE-BENDING REIMAGINATIONS OF THEIR ICONIC, TIMELESS HITS WITH REBOOT II—SET FOR RELEASE NOVEMBER 15

Toronto, ON – September 16, 2024 – Brooks & Dunn, the best-selling duo of all time, has shaped the genre for over three decades. With a Grammy-winning, course-of-history shifting catalog written mostly themselves, they could rest easy knowing without doubt they left a permanent mark on the American songbook. But Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn have always been the restless type and today announce their forthcoming collaboration project REBOOT II, available November 15 via Sony Music Nashville. REBOOT 2 is the sequel to their acclaimed 2019 album REBOOT and follows the same format; except this time, a brand-new group of today’s most engaging artists–from country and beyond–were given maximum creative freedom. Letting each respective artist choose which song they’d like to lead for the 18-track collection, the duo gave one simple direction: to reimagine the song to fit their own taste and style from the ground up. The album features contributions from Lainey Wilson, Morgan Wallen, Marcus King Band, Megan Moroney, Warren Zeiders, Jelly Roll, Riley Green, The Cadillac Three, Halestorm, Mitchell Tenpenny, The Earls of Leicester, Jake Worthington, Hailey Whitters, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, HARDY, ERNEST, A Thousand Horses and Corey Kent. Fans can pre-order the album today HERE.

“The premise of the project was ‘No rules.’ For this one, we purposely loosened the screws and turned ‘em loose to do whatever they wanted,” Dunn explains, “We actually went way off the rails, in a good way.” 

“This project is a lot more out of bounds,” Brooks adds. “Artists were going, ‘Would it be okay if we did this?’ It was like ‘Yeah! Let’s do it.’ We dealt with rock bands and blues bands and all kinds of genres, all over the place.”

Far from a traditional tribute, REBOOT II rejects the idea of putting these songs in a historical vault. Instead, it celebrates Brooks & Dunn’s lasting influence and versatility, showcasing the multi-faceted ways their music continues to resonate with today’s most celebrated artists. With styles ranging from progressive country and classic bluegrass to heavy metal, orchestral pop and beyond, the very fabric of songs most country fans know by heart was transformed – and whether it was ‘90s grunge, ‘70s style studio rock or swampy soul, the duo encouraged each artist to throw out the playbook. Never afraid to break with tradition, Brooks & Dunn have themselves followed that advice since their original “Merle Haggard meets The Rolling Stones” blend, but never this boldly. The project’s 18 tracks include reinterpreted hits such as “Neon Moon,” “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” “Play Something Country” and “Believe,” resulting in a dynamic and eclectic collection that spans genres and generations.

REBOOT II Track List:

  1. “Play Something Country” with Lainey Wilson 
  2. “Neon Moon” with Morgan Wallen  
  3. “Rock My World (Little Country Girl)” with Marcus King Band
  4. “Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You” with Megan Moroney 
  5. “Brand New Man” with Warren Zeiders 
  6. “Believe” with Jelly Roll 
  7. “She Used to Be Mine” with Riley Green 
  8. “She Likes to Get Out of Town” with The Cadillac Three 
  9. “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” with Halestorm 
  10. “Ain’t No Way To Go” with Mitchell Tenpenny 
  11. “How Long Gone” with The Earls of Leicester 
  12. “I’ll Never Forgive My Heart” with Jake Worthington 
  13. “She’s Not the Cheatin’ Kind” with Hailey Whitters 
  14. “Hard Workin’ Man” with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram 
  15. “Hillbilly Deluxe” with HARDY
  16. “Indian Summer” with ERNEST
  17. “Drop in the Bucket” with Thousand Horses 
  18. “Only In America” with Corey Kent

Known for taking “concert goers down memory lane and reinforcing the incredible mark the pair left on Country Music” (Men’s Journal), Brooks & Dunn recently announced dates for the first leg of their NEON MOON TOUR. Produced by Live Nation, the Country Music Hall of Famers are set to bring their “don’t miss” (Whiskey Riff) live show to stages across the United States beginning in March 2025. 

Once artists like Brooks & Dunn hit the Country Music Hall of Fame, folks don’t expect much in the way of new ideas. But, thirty-plus years into their career, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn long ago dialed in their generation-defining sound and style. The best-selling duo of all time, their yin-and-yang country-rock blend has earned them 20 Number Ones—plenty of material to fill stadium-rocking set lists. And with a Grammy-winning, course-of-history shifting catalog written mostly themselves, they could rest easy knowing without doubt they left a permanent mark on the American songbook. But Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn have always been the restless type. Introducing a fresh concept of their REBOOT album in 2019, the duo gave today’s most engaging artists in and out of country. Music the near-impossible task of reimagining an iconic Brooks & Dunn song to fit their own tastes and style and the result—just how alive Brooks & Dunn’s influence is across today’s musical scene… and how versatile their songwriting really was. They continue to break records tallying the longest-running country music residency in Las Vegas and criss-cross North America year after year on their sold-out tours. For a full list of upcoming tour dates and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.brooks-dunn.com/.