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KIX BROOKS, 70, SHARES TROUBLING NEWS ABOUT RONNIE DUNN — FANS RALLY AROUND THE COUNTRY LEGEND
At the age of 70, Kix Brooks has helped bring attention to troubling news concerning his longtime musical partner, Ronnie Dunn, leaving country music fans deeply concerned. Dunn recently revealed that he had visited Vanderbilt University Medical Center after struggling with his voice and feeling unwell. The 73-year-old singer initially feared that he might have damaged his vocal cords—an especially frightening possibility for the man whose unmistakable voice has powered classics such as “Neon Moon,” “Believe,” and “My Maria.” Fortunately, doctors determined that his vocal cords had not been injured. Instead, Dunn was diagnosed with bronchitis.
Despite feeling ill, the country legend showed his familiar determination by stepping onto the stage and completing a scheduled performance. Afterward, Dunn reassured supporters that he was all right, even using humor to ease the concern surrounding his condition. Still, the sight of one of country music’s most recognizable voices battling illness struck an emotional chord with fans around the world.
For Kix Brooks, the moment carried particular weight. Brooks and Dunn have shared more than three decades of music, friendship, triumphs, disagreements, separation, and reunion. Since emerging as a duo in the early 1990s, they have created a musical partnership that transcends the stage. Their harmonies and contrasting personalities helped define an era of country music, while their songs became the soundtrack to countless lives.
Messages of love, prayers, and encouragement quickly poured in for Dunn, with fans urging him to rest and protect his health. Although sensational social-media posts have suggested something far more tragic, there is no credible confirmation that Ronnie Dunn has died. In fact, the duo’s official website continues to publish news about Brooks & Dunn’s music and 2026 activities. For now, supporters are holding onto hope that Dunn will recover fully and continue sharing the extraordinary voice that has meant so much to country music. Country Now Brooks & Dunn official website