Since the early 1990's, Brooks & Dunn have remained a strong force in country music. They have been a force like no other! As country's top duo they have won numerous awards which have helped them leap into super-star status. Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn have managed to produce yet another album that shows their pure country voices with grade A songs that are worth listening to from beginning to end.
Kix and Ronnie have a strong country past that reflects in most of their songs which help them relate to fans on a very personable level. Each have been successful song writers for themselves as well as others. Ronnie even lends his voice out every once in a while for rising and established artists records. There are few duos who have ever had such an impact or as close as Brooks and Dunn.
Regardless of any issues there have been in the past, these two professionals have managed to keep it undisclosed in order to keep the fans satisfied. It is always amazing to hear an album that is full of surprises with a variety of tunes and then go to their concert and see it is just as exciting. Adding multiple artists to their shows, you will always see great opening acts that are diverse and unique. Brooks and Dunn have now released another album full of great tunes called Cowboy Town that has the potential to be their best album yet.
The first single, "Proud Of The House We Built" has already been a huge hit on country radio, currently at No. 4, and it continues to climb on the different charts. Fans have grasped this tune as one of their own. Relating to the fans comes natural to this country team, they even express how they too are fans on "Johnny Cash Junkie (Buck Owens Freak.)" Although it is a rocking tune, it is still a great country song which gives great recognition to the legends that have paved the way. "Cowgirls Don't Cry" is a personal favorite that brings to life a character and displays her upbringing all the way to the passing of her father. Showing off Ronnie's voice with the raw emotion that comes so natural, makes every song leaving you wanting more.
Although the whole album is great from beginning to end there are a couple more tunes that shine more than others. "The Ballad Of Jerry Jeff Walker" also features Jerry Jeff himself, and "Chance Of A Lifetime" co-written by Kix and Bob DiPiero, tells the story of a guy whose girl left him for someone new, were great choices for this album.
Do yourself a favor and get Cowboy Town. It is a much needed addition to any album collection, period.
Track List:
- Cowboy Town
- Proud Of The House We Built
- Johnny Cash Junkie (Buck Owens Freak)
- Cowgirls Don't Cry
- Put A Girl In It
- The Ballad Of Jerry Jeff Walker (with Jerry Jeff Walker)
- Tequila
- Drop In The Bucket
- Drunk On Love
- Chance Of A Lifetime
- American Dreamer
- God Must Be Busy
