How Brooks & Dunn Star Reacted To 'Longtime Rumors Of Tension' With Duo Partner

In an interview with iHeartRadio’s Bobby Bones on The BobbyCast, Ronnie Dunn, a member of the country duo Brooks & Dunn, addressed persistent rumors about tension within their partnership. When asked about the speculation regarding whether Dunn and his partner Kix Brooks "like each other" after years of collaboration, Dunn responded, "Yeah.

No, everybody thinks that we don t [get along]." He added, "I don t know all the rumors. I don t pay attention to it unless someone rolls one across the floor in front of me. But I don t think of that, those kind of questions." Dunn also mentioned that he occasionally engages with inquisitive individuals, and one such encounter was with Bobby Bones.

This conversation came as Dunn and Brooks were working on a new album, marking their first project with all-new, original music since Cowboy Town in 2007. In a separate interview with CBS Mornings, Dunn mentioned, "We're compromising right now, working on a new record," emphasizing the challenging nature of their collaboration. Brooks & Dunn recently performed a free pop-up show at Losers Bar & Grill in Nashville, Tennessee, to celebrate 35 years since the release of their debut album, Brand New Man.

Throughout their discussion on The BobbyCast, Dunn shared stories behind some of their biggest hits, including the No. 1 song he initially hesitated to record and the origins of the country music classic "Neon Moon." He also touched on why opening for Morgan Wallen was not a decision he took lightly and shared other anecdotes, such as a memorable encounter with Johnny Cash and a surprising business deal. The full episode of The BobbyCast is available on iHeartRadio and can also be watched on Netflix.