Brooks & Dunn Celebrate 35th Anniversary Of Debut Album With First-Ever Vinyl Pressing
Brooks & Dunn will celebrate 35 years since the release of their debut album Brand New Man with a first-ever vinyl pressing out Oct. 23.
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. Originally released on August 13, 1991, Brand New Man featured 10 self-penned tracks and 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.
The album dominated the country charts through the early ‘90s with four consecutively-released No. 1 hits, “Brand New Man,” “Neon Moon,” “My Next Broken Heart,” and “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.” It landed in the top 5 on Billboard’s Country Album chart and inside the top 10 on the all-genre Billboard 200 before going on to become certified 7x Platinum.
“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,” says Kix Brooks. “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 adds. “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.”
