Brooks & Dunn to Be Honored at ACM Gala in Frisco, Texas
The iconic country music duo, Brooks & Dunn, renowned for their remarkable career, is set to be honored on May 7, 2023, at the “Play Something Country” gala. This event will take place at the Omni PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas, organized by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and ACM Lifting Lives.
Details of the Prestigious Event
This gala serves as a prelude to the ACM’s 60th anniversary awards ceremony, which is scheduled for May 8 at the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco. During the gala, attendees can expect an upscale seated dinner accompanied by a carefully curated silent auction.
Notable fellow country artists expected to honor Brooks & Dunn during the celebration include:
- Eric Church
- Cody Johnson
- Megan Moroney
- Keith Urban
- Lainey Wilson
These artists will perform renditions of popular hits from Brooks & Dunn’s extensive catalog.
Event Highlights
The event will be hosted by Bobby Bones, a well-known television and radio personality. Before the seated dinner, a cocktail hour sponsored by Choctaw & Resorts will feature casino gameplay, followed by live performances and presentations. Additionally, radio host Shawn Parr will oversee the pre-show and live auction segments.
Proceeds from this gala will benefit ACM Lifting Lives, which focuses on mental health initiatives within the country music community. Attendees can purchase tables at various price tiers to support this worthy cause.
Brooks & Dunn’s Legacy
Throughout their illustrious career, Brooks & Dunn have secured an impressive 25 ACM Awards, with 16 wins in the duo of the year category, which is a record. The duo has also won the coveted entertainer of the year award three times and was presented with the Cliffe Stone Icon Award in 2019. Their hit song “Believe,” co-written by Ronnie Dunn, was honored as the song of the year in 2006.
As a nominee for duo of the year at the upcoming 60th ACM Awards, Brooks & Dunn continue to be a significant influence in the country music industry, celebrated for their musical contributions and enduring legacy.