Ronnie’ Dunn’s “Ain’t No Trucks in Texas” has gotten a lot of attention, and there’s no doubt that there’ve been a few relationships mended because of it.

As a songwriter, Ronnie knows music can heal, but is sometimes still surprised with the impact his music makes. When asked about one of his songs that made a difference, Ronnie recalled a special letter he got over 20 years ago from a soldier…

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Ronnie Dunn – songs can make an impact :19
“This stuff happens to everybody that’s been in the business and been around for a while. I got a letter early on it was a song “She Used to be Mine” It was random, the letter, it came from a guy in the military and it said I’d just broken up with my girlfriend. He said, I had the knife to my chest and I was gonna push it in and said…Then the song came on…It’s stuff that crazy.”

More Ronnie Dunn Notes

• “She Used To Be Mine” was #1 in 1993 for Brooks & Dunn. Ronnie wrote it.
• He’s currently in Las Vegas: Reba, Brooks & Dunn: Together in Vegas Residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace continues December 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12. Dates for 2016: May 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, and 14.

WHAT HE’S DOING THIS WEEK – NOVEMBER 30, 2015 – MONDAY 

• Ronnie Dunn heads back to Las Vegas and Caesar’s Palace with Reba for shows together with Kix Brooks beginning Tuesday (12/1).

 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:

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RONNIE DUNN ‏@RonnieDunn Nov 19
Jim HALSEY at rehearsal for Oklahoma Hall of Fame.

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That’s Ain’t No Trucks in Texas right there !!! 🙂 RD https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUDsxX2WoAUatwy.jpg

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