Fans know that Ronnie Dunn was in the studio last week cutting 3 more songs for his new cd. And how do they know this? Ronnie’s Twitter account of course!
Known for tellin’ it like it is, Ronnie commented on his postings…“I was slow to adapt to it, but when I did, I just jumped in and created havoc in a lot of ways.”
A few years ago, the multi-Grammy winner got serious about finding the best ways to stay connected with his fans. So, he made it a point to learn from specialists on how to best use Twitter and Facebook.
Collectively his accounts add up to nearly 3 million followers. And his fans love reading his comments because he’s real…
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Ronnie Dunn – on being authentic with people :14
“The bottom line…you do it in a way that’s authentic and straight up with people. I think that’s the most powerful tool you can use out there. And not really use it as much as a blatant marketing tool as you do as a way to connect to people on a one to one daily basis.”
More Ronnie Dunn Notes
Reba, Brooks & Dunn: Together in Vegas Residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace will resume in Dec. Dates include Dec. 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 11 and 12.
This month in 1991 Brooks & Dunn’s “Brand New Man” was on the charts. It became their first #1 single.
WHAT HE’S DOING THIS WEEK – AUGUST 10, 2015 – MONDAY
Ronnie Dunn has a new single to radio called “Ain’t No Trucks in Texas.” He’s been working on new music for his NASH ICON album with producer Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts.
RONNIE DUNN – JUST THE FACTS
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 – Coming…
RECENT TWEETS:
RONNIE DUNN @RonnieDunn Sunday, August 9
…aww man, all hands on deck when she sits down ! RD https://twitter.com/RonnieDunn/status/630517991428337664/photo/1
RONNIE DUNN @RonnieDunn August 7
Jay Demarcus’s studio. We recorded 3 more yesterday !! RD
RONNIE DUNN @RonnieDunn August 6
#TBT Hollywood Walk of Fame http://ow.ly/i/ca5fY
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