Brooks & Dunn's music covers the full range of modern country music, and their chart-topping hits have included everything from the Ronan Keating-penned ballad "The Long Goodbye," through the Rivers Rutherford-written "Ain't Nothing About You," to the gospel music-influenced "Believe." They are also associated with being pioneers of the line dance craze of the mid-1990s. One of their hits, "Boot Scootin' Boogie" - the video for which was made in Tulsa, Oklahoma - is most emblematic of this style.
Both band members write, sing, and play guitar. One or both artists writes or co-writes a large majority of their material, and self-penned successes include the 2004 smash "Red Dirt Road" which the duo wrote together. Both artists have served as song-writers for other artists too. Ronnie Dunn co-wrote country superstar Toby Keith's song "Don't Leave I Think I Love You" which appeared on his 2003 album Shock'n Y'all. Dunn's vocal performances have tended to be released as radio singles: recent hits "You Can't Take the Honkytonk Out of The Girl," "Red Dirt Road," "It's Getting Better All The Time," "That's What It's All About," "Play Something Country," and "Believe" all feature Ronnie Dunn singing lead vocals.
Brooks & Dunn are renowned for their high-energy stage shows. Recent tours have featured Australian country singer Keith Urban, fellow duo Montgomery Gentry, and successful country newcomer Gretchen Wilson. Their latest Deuces Wild tour of 2005 featured fellow country duo Big and Rich. In 2006, the duo opened for the Rolling Stones at their Omaha, Nebraska show.
The duo's songs have been used by President George W Bush as his official campaign songs in both his election and re-election campaigns. In 2000, the then Texas Governor chose the blue-collar line-dance-friending hit of the mid-1990s, "Hard Workin' Man," and in 2004, the President selected the (pre-9/11) hit patriotic "Only in America." Brooks & Dunn both supported the President's re-election campaign, performing at a Republican rally featuring Laura Bush on the eve of the election.
Their latest album is Hillbilly Deluxe which features the number 1 single "Play Something Country."
On August 10, 2009, the duo issued a statement on their website announcing that they were splitting up after 20 years of making music together. The split was amicable, with a final album in September 2009 and a final tour in 2010.
On December 3, 2014, it was announced that Brooks & Dunn will reunite and perform a series of concerts in Las Vegas, Nevada with Reba McEntire throughout mid-late 2015. In 2016, they were selected as one of 30 artists to perform on "Forever Country", a mash-up track featuring the artists performing a medley of "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "On the Road Again", and "I Will Always Love You", which was released in celebration of 50 years of the CMA Awards.
Cowboy Town
Brooks & Dunn Lyrics
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Bibles and Beer
Outlaws, Barb Wire, Saddles, and Steers
Its a simple life, Oh its sacred ground.
Hard times, High winds can't bring us down
In cowboy town, yeah cowboy town
That's were I'm from
We wear our boots to dinner
Drive our trucks to church
Solid as a rock
Salt of the earth
We like our whiskey strong
Play our music loud
Get things done by the sweat of our brow
Here in cowboy town, yeah cowboy town
That's were I'm from
Cowboy town
Winners, Losers, Sinners and Saints
It's were a good man's word is money in the bank
Bad boys, pretty girls is the name of the game
When ya hit the ground, get up, shake off the pain
That's a cowboy town
Someday when I die and my soul is called home
High on a white horse I'll ride up on it
That golden chute will stand old St. Pete
He'll tip his hat and welcome me
To cowboy town, oh cowboy town
Son come on in to cowboy town
I'm gonna live and die
In cowboy town
The lyrics to Brooks & Dunn's "Cowboy Town" are an ode to the simple, rugged lifestyle of cowboys. The opening verse describes the staples of this lifestyle: dirt, mud, dust, bibles, and beer. The repetition of the phrase "cowboy town" throughout the song emphasizes the sense of pride and belonging that comes with living in such a place. The chorus speaks to the unyielding spirit of those who call this place home, with the lyrics "Hard times, High winds can't bring us down / In cowboy town, yeah cowboy town / That's where I'm from."
In the second verse, the lyrics portray the cowboy way of life as one of genuine authenticity and unwavering principles. Cowboys wear their boots to dinner and drive their trucks to church, illustrating the value placed on hard work and self-sufficiency. Additionally, the lines "Winners, Losers, Sinners and Saints / It's where a good man's word is money in the bank" reflect the importance of honesty and integrity in a place where one's reputation is everything. The song concludes with a reference to the idea of an afterlife, with the singer envisioning himself riding a white horse into "cowboy town" for eternity.
Overall, "Cowboy Town" is an anthem to the virtues of a rough-and-tumble lifestyle rooted in honesty, hard work, and pride. It glorifies the freedom and simplicity of living in a place where being solid as a rock and getting things done by the sweat of one's brow reigns supreme.
Line by Line Meaning
Dirt, Mud, and Dust
Cowboy town is characterized by its rugged terrain, unsophisticated and untamed environment.
Bibles and Beer
In cowboy town people have a mixture of faith and indulgence in good times.
Outlaws, Barb Wire, Saddles, and Steers
Cowboy town is home to people who know how to ride cattle and manage the rough land, including both the good and the bad associated with it.
Its a simple life, Oh its sacred ground.
Despite its rugged conditions, cowboy town is a place of reverence and tranquility which makes people have a fulfilling life there.
Hard times, High winds can't bring us down
The people who live in cowboy town are resilient and resourceful enough to overcome challenges and keep their spirits high.
We wear our boots to dinner
Cowboy town is where people are comfortable with wearing their gear everywhere and being who they are without the need for fancy outfits or airs.
Drive our trucks to church
In cowboy town people do not bother themselves with formalities and choose to express religious conviction as they go, without being constricted to the confines of the church building.
Solid as a rock
Cowboy town is a place where people have firm values and are dependable and unshakable in their beliefs.
Salt of the earth
The people of cowboy town are down-to-earth and relatable, possessing admirable qualities like friendliness and honesty.
We like our whiskey strong
In cowboy town, people appreciate their brews robust and of high-proof to warm up the chills of life.
Play our music loud
Music is an integral part of cowboy town culture, and they derive meaning and pleasure from listening to it, which is why it is treasured and played loudly.
Get things done by the sweat of our brow
Cowboy town is known to celebrate the work ethic of getting projects accomplished through sheer hard work and determination.
Winners, Losers, Sinners and Saints
Cowboy town encompasses people from all walks of life regardless of their status, background, or behavior, but people there are valued for their trustworthiness.
It's where a good man's word is money in the bank
A person's word in cowboy town carries so much value that it means as good as having the cold cash supply in the bank.
Bad boys, pretty girls is the name of the game
There is a culture of free-spiritedness and boldness that characterizes cowboy town where people are identified based on personality and appearance.
When ya hit the ground, get up, shake off the pain
In cowboy town, one must learn to be resilient and adaptable always to keep moving forward even after they experience setbacks or hardships.
That's a cowboy town
After everything described so far, the phrase 'that's a cowboy town' is a succinct way of summarizing everything that is unique and special about it.
Someday when I die and my soul is called home
This line shows that being a cowboy is more than just a state of mind, it's a definitive part of life that stays with them even in death.
High on a white horse I'll ride up on it
The white horse is a symbol of purity, and the rider's elevation reflects the rewards awaiting the people who lived their lives with the cowboy town values.
That golden chute will stand old St. Pete
This line portrays the gloriousness of cowboy town as representing an idea and belief of ultimate happiness and satisfaction, represented by the golden chute.
He'll tip his hat and welcome me
The image of St. Peter extending a welcoming hand through tipping of the hat symbolizes the reception of someone who has lived their live with the same cowboy town principles.
Son come on in to cowboy town
This phrase is an invitation to people who want to be a part of the cowboy town experience and value the principles that embody it.
I'm gonna live and die in cowboy town
This phrase represents the commitment and deep connection people have with cowboy town, so much so that it becomes a final resting place deserving of reverence.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LARRY BOONE, PAUL NELSON, RONNIE DUNN
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Dirt, Mud, and Dust
Bibles and Beer
Outlaws, Barb Wire, Saddles, and Steers
Its a simple life, Oh its sacred ground.
Hard times, High winds can't bring us down
In cowboy town, yeah cowboy town
That's were I'm from
Cowboy town
We wear our boots to dinner
Drive our trucks to church
Solid as a rock
Salt of the earth
We like our whiskey strong
Play our music loud
Get things done by the sweat of our brow
Here in cowboy town, yeah cowboy town
That's were I'm from
Cowboy town
Winners, Losers, Sinners and Saints
It's were a good man's word is money in the bank
Bad boys, pretty girls is the name of the game
When ya hit the ground, get up, shake off the pain
That's a cowboy town
Someday when I die and my soul is called home
High on a white horse I'll ride up on it
That golden chute will stand old St. Pete
He'll tip his hat and welcome me
To cowboy town, oh cowboy town
Son come on in to cowboy town
I'm gonna live and die
In cowboy town
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Lyrics:
Dirt, mud, and dust
Bibles and beer
Outlaws, barb wire, saddles, and steers
It's a simple life, oh, it's sacred ground
Hard times, high winds can't bring us down
In cowboy town, yeah, cowboy town
That's were I'm from
Cowboy town
We wear our boots to dinner
Drive our trucks to church
Solid as a rock, salt of the earth
We like our whiskey strong
Play our music loud
We get things done by the sweat of our brow
Here in cowboy town, yeah, cowboy town
That's were I'm from
Cowboy town
Winners, losers, sinners and saints
Its were a good man's word, his money in the bank
Bad boys, pretty girls is the name of the game
When ya hit the ground, get up, shake off the pain
That's a cowboy town
Someday when I die and my soul is called home
High on a white horse, I'll ride up on it
That golden chute will stand old St. Pete
He'll tip his hat and welcome me
To cowboy town, oh, cowboy town
Son come on in to cowboy town
I'm gonna live and die
In cowboy town
@rossfranklin2782
Kix doesn’t get enough credit for how talented he is plays: Vocals, guitar, harmonica, mandolin etc
@fearlesswarrior113
"We wear our boots to dinner & drive our trucks to church"
Yeah boy cowboy!
@johnnyparker5329
This what Country Music needs to get back on track to traditional Country!
@fcsthememe7987
Played it at my local Rodeo, came together nicely.
@TheSweetswed
Not many bands or duos etc sound just as good live. True talent
@sheep1903
What i'd do for a new album. Best Duo to ever do it.
@flatdog691
You guys are giving me chills great hearing you two Together again 🙂
@austinreinitz3994
Favorite duo ever!
@AbdulhakemAmri
They sound so good live wow
@mrtwilson54
love the song , so true to their roots ! they never pushed to evolve to something that was not them ! they evolved naturally , the sound and the songs just got better and better as time went on ! when they needed to go their own way they did it with class , no i am better with out him or i was the backbone bullcrap. they went their own way with class ! now it seems they want to work together again and judging from this song they still have a big talent tank to siphon ! a drink raised from MontreaL TO CONTINUED SUCCESS as a duo and single artists !