Brooks & Dunn Celebrate 35 Years of Brand New Man With Vinyl

08-12-2026

(The GreenRoom) Brooks & Dunn-the best-selling country duo of all time-will celebrate 35 years of their highly-influential, culture-defining debut album with a first-ever vinyl pressing of BRAND NEW MAN, out Oct. 23.

The announcement arrives as the Country Music Hall of Famers prepared for a special Grand Ole Opry appearance tonight honoring the album's 35th anniversary and the enduring legacy of the record that launched one of country music's most celebrated careers.

The watershed album didn't just introduce the world to Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, but set a new bar for showmanship and songwriting, which helped define the beloved '90s era, and still inspires today.

Thirty-five years after its release, the album's songs remain fixtures of country culture, continuing to connect with longtime fans while finding new audiences around the world. Yet since it was first released in the cassette era, listeners have never heard it like this. Fans can pre-order a limited-edition autographed copy of BRAND NEW MAN's 35th Anniversary Edition today here ahead of its Oct. 23 release.

Originally released on August 13, 1991, BRAND NEW MAN featured 10 self-penned standouts from a distinctive pair of young singer-songwriters, who would go on to become Country Music Hall of Famers and one of country music's most beloved duos. Matching revved up rock 'n' roll swagger with pure-country song craft and vocal originality, it sparked a career filled with chart-topping hits, sold-out tours and even a line-dance revival, underpinning three-plus decades as the most iconic duo in country history.

"When we released BRAND NEW MAN, we were two songwriters trying to make the best record we could and hoping people would connect with it," Kix Brooks shares. "To see those songs still finding their way to new fans 35 years later is something we never could have imagined. Getting to finally put this album on vinyl and celebrate where it all started is pretty special."

"We never set out to make a record that would still be talked about 35 years later, we were just two crazy guys chasing the Nashville dream," Ronnie Dunn says. "The fans are the reason these songs have lasted, and seeing the younger generation connect with them is what keeps it exciting. BRAND NEW MAN will always be a special part of our story."

BRAND NEW MAN Track List:
1. "BRAND NEW MAN"
(Kix Brooks, Don Cook, Ronnie Dunn)

2. "My Next Broken Heart"
(Kix Brooks, Don Cook, Ronnie Dunn)

3. "Cool Drink of Water"
(Kix Brooks, Don Cook)

4. "Cheating on the Blues"
(Kix Brooks, Don Cook, Chick Rains)

5. "Neon Moon"
(Ronnie Dunn)

6. "Lost and Found"
(Kix Brooks, Don Cook)

7. "I've Got a Lot to Learn"
(Kix Brooks, Don Cook, Ronnie Dunn)

8. "Boot Scootin' Boogie"
(Ronnie Dunn)

9. "I'm No Good"
(Kix Brooks, Don Cook)

10. "Still in Love with You"
(Kix Brooks, Don Cook, Ronnie Dunn)