By quantriweb2023 
Nashville, July 9, 2025 – After more than a decade of on-again, off-again appearances, country music legends Brooks & Dunn have unveiled what they call their final reunion, marked by the surprise release of a brand-new album titled Last Ride Home. The astonishing revelation is that this album was recorded entirely in secret over the past three years, with no prior indication of its existence to the public or industry insiders.
In an exclusive interview with Country Now, Ronnie Dunn shared insight into the duo’s motivation behind the project:
“We’ve got nothing left to prove. But we’ve still got something left to say.” — Ronnie Dunn, Brooks & Dunn member
The upcoming album Last Ride Home promises to be a musical autobiography, featuring 10 completely new tracks. Strikingly, three of these songs were penned during a tumultuous period after their 2009 breakup, when the pair reportedly refused to speak to each other. This revelation highlights the complicated dynamic between Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, despite the evident creative synergy that ultimately brought them back together.
Brooks & Dunn’s split was official after their 2010 farewell tour, fuelled by longstanding rumors of creative clashes and business disagreements. For nearly seven years, the duo stayed silent toward each other, as admitted by Kix Brooks himself:
“We needed time to be who we were without each other. But music brought us back.” — Kix Brooks, Brooks & Dunn member
The upcoming album, described as a “final blockbuster,” is set for release in October 2025. It features an impressive lineup of special guests including Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, and even a touching surprise duet with the late Toby Keith. This collaboration is made possible by AI voice technology, which has reconstructed never-before-heard vocals from Keith recorded in 2012, adding an emotional depth and historical significance to the record.
The news has lit up social media within minutes of the announcement, flooding platforms with millions of shares and heartfelt reactions. Fans old and new have expressed overwhelming joy, with one longtime admirer posting, “I cried with joy!” This triumphant return of Brooks & Dunn promises to be a poignant chapter in country music history, uniting their legacy with a fresh, heartfelt message.
Watch the video at the end of this article for an exclusive glimpse into their recording process and heartfelt reunion moments.