Over the years Ronnie Dunn has played some of country music’s biggest New Year’s Eve parties, but when it comes to his own way of celebrating the New Year, he’s created somewhat of a “Don’t try this at home,” annual tradition.
It’s something he started doing with his family a few years ago that finalizes Christmas and starts the New Year with a bang. Literally!
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Ronnie Dunn – New Year’s tradition :15
“We take our Christmas tree down to the bonfire pit and we tie these mortar fireworks things to the limbs, and light it up, and everybody runs. And ya know, it blows up and explodes and catches on fire. Pretty funny stuff.”
Ronnie Dunn Notes
For 88 fans – Dale Earnhardt Jr. recently showed up at a Brooks & Dunn show in Vegas. See the photo posted here: https://www.facebook.com/RonnieDunnMusic/?fref=ts
Brooks & Dunn’s next shows in Vegas with Reba start May 3.
WHAT HE’S DOING THIS WEEK – DECEMBER 14, 2015 – MONDAY
- Ronnie Dunn has finished up the December run at Caesar’s Palace with Reba and Kix Brooks and is now off for the holidays.
- Actor Johnny Depp caught he Vegas show over the weekend and took a photo with Dunn after the show backstage.
RONNIE DUNN – JUST THE FACTS
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://ronniedunn.com
FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/RonnieDunnMusic
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ronniedunn
BIRTH DATE: June 1, 1953 (he’s 62)
HOMETOWN / ORIGIN: Coleman, Texas
WIFE: Janine Dunn
DEBUT ALBUM: w/ Brooks & Dunn 1991’s Brand New Man
CURRENT ALBUM: Coming…
CURRENT SINGLE: “Ain’t No Trucks in Texas”
LATEST MUSIC VIDEO – 2015 – “Ain’t No Trucks in Texas” – See it here.
RECENT TWEETS:
RONNIE DUNN @RonnieDunn Dec 12
Johnny Depp dropped by after show with wife Amber. She was in our RED DIRT ROADvideo! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWDEKhxU8AAf9OD.jpg
RONNIE DUNN @RonnieDunn Dec 11
Getting into the holiday spirit backstage https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CV_aqaMUkAAl_Vh.jpg
RONNIE DUNN Retweeted Kelly Clarkson @kelly_clarkson Dec 9
Getting to sing with @ronniedunn was on my bucket list so check that off! He’s so soulful! #babyitscoldoutside
BROOKS & DUNN – AWARD WINS
2010 – CMT Music Awards – Duo Video of the Year (“Indian Summer”)
2009 – BMI Awards – President’s Awards
2008 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Duo
2007 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Duo
2007 – Academy of Country Music – Vocal Event of the Year (“Building Bridges” with Vince Gill and Sheryl Crow)
2006 – CMA Awards – Single of the Year (“Believe”)
2006 – CMA Awards – Music Video of the Year (“Believe”)
2006 – CMA Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
2006 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Duo
2006 – Academy of Country Music – Home Depot Humanitarian Award
2005 – CMA Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
2005 – American Music Awards – Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group
2005 – Billboard Music Awards – Favorite Country Group
2005 – People’s Choice Awards – Favorite Country Group
2005 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Duo
2005 – Academy of Country Music – Song of the Year (“Believe”)
2004 – CMA Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
2004 – American Music Awards – Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group
2004 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Duo
2003 – CMA Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
2003 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Duo
2002 – CMA Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
2002 – CMT Flameworthy Video Music Awards – Group or Duo Video of the Year (“Only in America”)
2002 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Duo
2001 – CMA Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
2001 – Academy of Country Music – Entertainer of the Year
2001 – Academy of Country Music – Video of the Year (“Only in America”)
2001 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Duo
2000 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Duo
1999 –TNN/Music City News Awards – Vocal Group or Duo of the Year
1999 – CMA Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
1998 –TNN/Music City News Awards – Vocal Group or Duo of the Year
1998 – CMA Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
1997 –TNN/Music City News Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
1997 – CMA Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
1997 – American Music Awards – Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group
1997 – Academy of Country Music – Vocal Duo or Group of the Year
1996 –TNN/Music City News Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
1996 – CMA Awards – Entertainer of the Year
1996 – CMA Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
1996 – Grammy Awards – Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (“My Maria”)
1996 – Academy of Country Music – Entertainer of the Year
1996 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Duo
1995 –TNN/Music City News Awards – Vocal Group or Duo of the Year
1995 – CMA Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
1995 – Academy of Country Music – Entertainer of the Year
1995 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Duo
1994 –TNN/Music City News Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
1994 – CMA Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
1994 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Duo
1993 –TNN/Music City News Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
1993 – CMA Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
1993 – Grammy Awards – Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (“Hard Workin’ Man”)
1993 – Academy of Country Music – Vocal Duo of the Year
1992 – CMA Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year
1992 – Academy of Country Music – Vocal Duo of the Year
1992 – Academy of Country Music – Album of the Year (Brand New Man)
1992 – Academy of Country Music – Single Record of the Year (“Boot Scootin’ Boogie”)
1991 – Academy of Country Music – Award Vocal Duo of the Year
1991 – Academy of Country Music – Top New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year