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.
She's Not the Cheatin' Kind
Brooks & Dunn Lyrics
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She wouldn't care if he walked in and caught her
She's come to dance a dance or two
And do no tellin' what by the time the night is through
She found out the hard way about him
She's out to find out how she'll do without him
Her hands are shakin', her heart's pounding
She's not the cheatin' kind
She's been cheated one too many times
Oh, she's never fooled around
He's still lyin' she's through cryin'
She's not foolin' now
She walks by and every head turns
You can see how hot her fire burns
He didn't know what a good thing he had
When it's too late and that's too bad
She's not the cheatin' kind
She's been cheated one too many times
Oh, she's never fooled around
He's still lyin' she's through cryin'
She's not foolin' now
Oh, she's not the cheatin' kind
She's been cheated one too many times
Oh, she's never fooled around
He's still lyin' she's through cryin'
She's not foolin' now, oh
She's not the cheatin' kind
She's been cheated one too many times
The opening verse of Brooks & Dunn's song "She's Not the Cheatin' Kind" tells the story of a woman who is dressed up and looking good, but she doesn't really care if her partner catches her. She is out to have a good time and perhaps even do a little "telling" before the night is over. The following verse explains why she is in this state, having found out about her partner's infidelity and deciding to end things with him. Despite her heart being broken, she is determined not to repeat his behavior and is not fooled by his lies anymore.
The chorus repeats the phrase "She's not the cheatin' kind" three times, emphasizing the woman's resolute stance against infidelity. She has had enough of being cheated on and will not perpetuate the cycle by cheating on others. The final verse underscores her newfound confidence and independence, as she attracts attention from those around her with her hot fire burning. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, affirming the woman's steadfastness in her decision to not cheat.
Overall, the song portrays a woman who has been hurt by infidelity and has learned from her experience, becoming stronger and more self-assured as a result. The lyrics serve as a reminder to listeners that cheating can have serious consequences and that staying true to oneself is important.
Line by Line Meaning
She's dressed to kill in a dress he bought her
She wears the dress he bought her in order to look beautiful for herself, not for him.
She wouldn't care if he walked in and caught her
She's not interested in cheating on him, but if he accuses her of it she won't waste her time denying it.
She's come to dance a dance or two
She's out to have fun and forget about him for a while.
And do no tellin' what by the time the night is through
She's not planning on taking him back or seeing him again when the night is over.
She found out the hard way about him
She learned the truth about him through difficult experiences.
She's out to find out how she'll do without him
She's discovering how to live without him and move on from their toxic relationship.
Her hands are shakin', her heart's pounding
She's nervous and anxious about moving on from him.
By the way she's drinking his memory's drowin'
She's trying to numb the pain and forget about him by drinking.
She's not the cheatin' kind
She's not the type of person who would cheat on someone else.
She's been cheated one too many times
She's been betrayed by too many people in the past and refuses to let it happen again.
Oh, she's never fooled around
She's never cheated on anyone, and she doesn't plan to start now.
He's still lyin', she's through cryin'
She's done with the lies and deception from him, and won't let him make her cry anymore.
She's not foolin' now
She's serious about moving on from him and won't let him manipulate her anymore.
She walks by and every head turns
She's beautiful and everyone notices her when she walks by.
You can see how hot her fire burns
Her passion and desire are evident to anyone who looks at her.
He didn't know what a good thing he had
Her ex-boyfriend didn't appreciate her when he had her.
When it's too late and that's too bad
Now that she's moved on, he realizes what he's lost, but it's too late.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RONNIE DUNN
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She's dressed to kill in a dress he bought her
She wouldn't care if he walked in and caught her
She's come to dance a dance or two
And do no tellin' what by the time the night is through
She found out the hard way about him
She's out to find out how she'll do without him
Her hands are shakin', her heart's pounding
By the way she's drinking his memory's drowin'
[Chorus:]
She's not the cheatin' kind
She's been cheated one too many times
Oh, she's never fooled around
'Cause he's still lyin' she's through cryin'
She's not foolin' now
She walks by and every head turns
You can see how hot her fire burns
He didn't know what a good thing he had
It's too late and that's too bad
[Repeat Chorus 3 times]
@edoneill5708
They simply did not have a bad song! The 90's were awesome with this band!
@sunshineforever6582
These songs are forever 😍⁉️
@sanmoris5095
yeah I really wish I could've experienced them live in my life
@PhillipHolmes-ui8nk
Boot Scoot Boogie!!
@gabrielefusi9940
The Golden era of real country music
@jasonbell4670
Brooks and Dunn will go down as one of the greatest Country Duos ever!!!!!!
@shaggaboo
They ARE the best duo. None better.
@debranelson3517
I wish they were still together
@cassandramcclung7537
John denver
@82ndparatrooper
They already have they've accomplished every milestone that country music has to offer