List of awards and nominations received by Brooks & Dunn
# List of awards and nominations received by Brooks & Dunn

Brooks & Dunn was an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. Active from 1991 to 2011, the duo recorded ten albums for Arista Nashville. Brooks & Dunn won Top Vocal Duo from the Country Music Association in every year from 1991 to 2006, except in 2000, and the Academy of Country Music's Top Vocal Duo several years. They have also won two Grammy Awards, both for Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

## Academy of Country Music Awards

The Academy of Country Music Awards are annual awards honoring the best in country music. Brooks & Dunn has won 23 awards from 67 nominations.

| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1991 | Themselves | Top New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year | Won |
| 1992 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1992 | Brand New Man | Album of the Year | Won |
| 1992 | "Boot Scootin’ Boogie" | Single Record of the Year | Won |
| 1992 | "Boot Scootin’ Boogie" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 1993 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1993 | Hard Workin' Man | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 1994 | Themselves | Top Vocal Duo | Won |
| 1994 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 1995 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Won |
| 1995 | Themselves | Top Vocal Duo | Won |
| 1995 | "You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 1995 | Waitin' on Sundown | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 1995 | You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone | Single Record of the Year | Nominated |
| 1996 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Won |
| 1996 | Themselves | Top Vocal Duo | Won |
| 1996 | "My Maria" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 1996 | Borderline | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 1996 | My Maria | Single Record of the Year | Nominated |
| 1996 | "My Maria" | Video of the Year | Nominated |
| 1997 | Themselves | Vocal Duo or Group of the Year | Won |
| 1997 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 1998 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 1998 | Themselves | Top Vocal Duo or Group | Nominated |
| 1998 | "Husbands and Wives" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 1998 | "If You See Him/If You See Her" (with Reba McEntire) | Vocal Event of the Year | Nominated |
| 1999 | Themselves | Top Vocal Duo or Group | Nominated |
| 2000 | Themselves | Top Vocal Duo | Won |
| 2000 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 2001 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Won |
| 2001 | "Only in America" | Video of the Year | Won |
| 2001 | Themselves | Top Vocal Duo | Won |
| 2001 | Steers & Stripes | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2001 | Ain't Nothing 'Bout You | Single Record of the Year | Nominated |
| 2001 | "Only in America" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 2002 | Themselves | Top Vocal Duo | Won |
| 2002 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 2002 | Themselves | Home Depot Humanitarian Award | Nominated |
| 2003 | Themselves | Top Vocal Duo | Won |
| 2003 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 2003 | Red Dirt Road | Single Record of the Year | Nominated |
| 2003 | "Red Dirt Road" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 2003 | Red Dirt Road | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2004 | Themselves | Top Vocal Duo | Won |
| 2004 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 2005 | Themselves | Top Vocal Duo | Won |
| 2005 | "Believe" | Song of the Year | Won |
| 2005 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 2005 | Believe | Single Record of the Year | Nominated |
| 2005 | "Believe" | Video of the Year | Nominated |
| 2006 | Themselves | Top Vocal Duo | Won |
| 2006 | Themselves | Home Depot Humanitarian Award | Won |
| 2006 | "Building Bridges" (with Vince Gill and Sheryl Crow) | Vocal Event of the Year | Won |
| 2006 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 2006 | Hillbilly Deluxe | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2006 | "Hillbilly Deluxe" | Video of the Year | Nominated |
| 2007 | Themselves | Top Vocal Duo | Won |
| 2008 | Themselves | Top Vocal Duo | Nominated |
| 2008 | "Cowgirls Don't Cry" (with Reba McEntire) | Vocal Event of the Year | Nominated |
| 2009 | Themselves | Top Vocal Duo | Won |
| 2009 | "Honky Tonk Stomp" (with Billy Gibbons) | Vocal Event of the Year | Nominated |
| 2015 | Themselves | Milestone Award | Won |
| 2019 | Themselves | Icon Award | Won |

## American Country Awards

The American Country Awards ran from 2010-2013, the awards show was fan-voted. Brooks & Dunn was nominated once.

| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2010 | Themselves | Touring Headline Package of the Year | Nominated |

## American Country Countdown Awards

The American Country Countdown Awards are annual awards honoring country artists. Brooks & Dunn were honored with the Nash Icon Award recognizing their body of work and contribution to country music.

| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | Themselves | Nash Icon Award | Won |

## American Music Awards

The American Music Awards is an annual American music awards show, winners are voted upon by the general public. Brooks & Dunn has received twenty nominations, resulting in five awards.

| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | Themselves | Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group | Nominated |
| 1993 | Themselves | Favorite Country New Artist | Nominated |
| 1994 | Themselves | Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group | Nominated |
| 1994 | Hard Workin' Man | Favorite Country Album | Nominated |
| 1995 | Themselves | Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group | Nominated |
| 1996 | Themselves | Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group | Nominated |
| 1996 | Waitin' on Sundown | Favorite Country Album | Nominated |
| 1997 | Themselves | Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group | Won |
| 1998 | Themselves | Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group | Nominated |
| 1999 | Themselves | Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group | Nominated |
| 2000 | Themselves | Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group | Won |
| 2001 | Themselves | Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group | Nominated |
| 2002 | Themselves | Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group | Won |
| 2002 | Steers & Stripes | Favorite Country Album | Nominated |
| 2003 | Themselves | Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group | Nominated |
| 2004 | Themselves | Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group | Won |
| 2005 | Themselves | Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group | Won |
| 2006 | Themselves | Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group | Nominated |
| 2007 | Themselves | Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group | Nominated |
| 2008 | Themselves | Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group | Nominated |

## Billboard Music Awards

The Billboard Music Awards are annual awards based on album and digital songs sales, streaming, radio airplay, touring and social engagement. Brooks & Dunn has won three awards out of four nominations.

| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | "My Maria" | Country Single of the Year | Won |
| 2001 | "Ain't Nothing 'Bout You" | Country Single of the Year | Won |
| 2005 | Themselves | Duo/Group Country Artist of the Year | Won |
| 2006 | Themselves | Duo/Group Country Artist of the Year | Nominated |

## Blockbuster Entertainment Awards

The Blockbuster Entertainment Awards was an annual awards show held from 1995-2001. Brooks & Dunn received two nominations, winning once.

| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | Greatest Hits Collection | Favorite Duo/Group - Country | Won |
| 2000 | Greatest Hits Collection | Favorite Duo/Group - Country | Nominated |

## BMI Awards

The BMI Awards are annual awards honoring the best in songwriting in different genres. Brooks & Dunn received one award.

| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | "Cowgirls Don't Cry" (with Reba McEntire) | President's Awards | Won |

## CMT Flameworthy Video Music Awards

From 2002-2004 CMT held an annual awards show to showcase the best country music videos. Brooks & Dunn won one award.

| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2002 | "Only in America" | Group or Duo Video of the Year | Won |

## CMT Music Awards

The CMT Music Awards is a fan-voted awards show for country music videos and television performances. Brooks & Dunn have one award from eight nominations.

| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | "Believe" | Music Video of the Year | Nominated |
| 2006 | "Believe" | Group or Duo Video of the Year | Nominated |
| 2006 | "Believe" | Most Inspiring Video of the Year | Nominated |
| 2007 | "Building Bridges" | Duo Video of the Year | Nominated |
| 2008 | "Proud of the House We Built" | Duo Video of the Year | Nominated |
| 2009 | "Put a Girl in It" | Duo Video of the Year | Nominated |
| 2009 | "Cowgirls Don't Cry" (with Reba McEntire) | Collaborative Video of the Year | Nominated |
| 2010 | "Indian Summer" | Duo Video of the Year | Won |

## Country Music Association Awards

The Country Music Association Awards are presented to country music artists and broadcasters to recognize outstanding achievement in the country music industry. Brooks & Dunn have won 17 awards from 46 nominations.

| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1992 | Themselves | Horizon Award | Nominated |
| 1992 | Brand New Man | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 1993 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1993 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 1993 | Hard Workin' Man | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 1994 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1994 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 1995 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1995 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 1996 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Won |
| 1996 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1996 | Borderline | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 1996 | "My Maria" | Music Video of the Year | Nominated |
| 1997 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1997 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 1998 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1998 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 1998 | "If You See Him/If You See Her" (with Reba McEntire) | Vocal Event of the Year | Nominated |
| 1999 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 2000 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Nominated |
| 2001 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 2001 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 2001 | Steers and Stripes | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2001 | "Ain't Nothin' 'Bout You" | Single of the Year | Nominated |
| 2002 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 2002 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 2003 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 2003 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 2003 | "Red Dirt Road" | Music Video of the Year | Nominated |
| 2004 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 2004 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 2004 | Red Dirt Road | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2005 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 2006 | "Believe" | Single of the Year | Won |
| 2006 | "Believe" | Music Video of the Year | Won |
| 2006 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 2006 | Themselves | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 2006 | Hillbilly Deluxe | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2006 | "Building Bridges" (with Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill) | Musical Event of the Year | Nominated |
| 2007 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Nominated |
| 2008 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Nominated |
| 2008 | Cowboy Town | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2009 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Nominated |
| 2009 | "Cowgirls Don't Cry" (with Reba McEntire) | Musical Event of the Year | Nominated |
| 2010 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Nominated |

## Grammy Awards

The Grammys are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States for outstanding achievements in the music industry. Brooks & Dunn has been honored with two wins and fifteen nominations.

| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | "Boot Scootin' Boogie" | Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated |
| 1993 | "Hard Workin’ Man" | Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | Won |
| 1995 | "You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone" | Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated |
| 1996 | "My Maria" | Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | Won |
| 1996 | Borderline | Best Country Album | Nominated |
| 1998 | "If You See Him/If You See Her" (with Reba McEntire) | Best Country Collaboration with Vocals | Nominated |
| 2000 | "You'll Always Be Loved By Me" | Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated |
| 2001 | "Ain't Nothing 'Bout You" | Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated |
| 2003 | "Red Dirt Road" | Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated |
| 2004 | "You Can't Take The Honky Tonk Out Of The Girl" | Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated |
| 2005 | "Play Something Country" | Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated |
| 2005 | "Building Bridges" (with Sheryl Crow & Vince Gill) | Best Country Collaboration with Vocals | Nominated |
| 2007 | "Proud Of The House We Built" | Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated |
| 2008 | "God Must Be Busy" | Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated |
| 2009 | "Cowgirls Don't Cry" | Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated |

## Inspirational Country Music Awards

The Inspirational Country Music Association hold annual awards to honor artists who participate or promote the genre of Christian country music. Brooks & Dunn won two awards from four nominations.

| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | "Believe" | Song of the year | Won |
| 2006 | "Believe" | Video of the year | Won |
| 2008 | Themselves | Mainstream Country Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2008 | "God Must Be Busy" | Video of the Year | Nominated |

## People's Choice Awards

The People's Choice Awards are annual awards recognizing the people and the work of popular culture, voted on by the general public. Brooks & Dunn received one award.

| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | Themselves | Favorite Country Group | Won |

## Radio Music Awards

The Radio Music Awards was an annual American awards show that honored the year's most successful songs on mainstream radio. Brooks & Dunn were nominated once.

| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | Themselves | Artist of the Year: Country Radio | Nominated |

## TNN/Music City News Awards

The Nashville Network and the Music City News held an annual awards show from 1990 to 1999, winners were voted upon by general public. Brooks & Dunn won Vocal Duo of the Year seven times.

| Year | Nominee/Work | Award | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1994 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1995 | Themselves | Vocal Group or Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1996 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1997 | Themselves | Vocal Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1998 | Themselves | Vocal Group or Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1999 | Themselves | Vocal Group or Duo of the Year | Won |

## Other honors

* 2008 Hollywood Walk of Fame, Inducted
* 2019 Country Music Hall of Fame, Inducted
