Brooks & Dunn calls it quits after 20 years

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From Article:

Brooks, 54, and Dunn, 56, were struggling solo artists when Arista's Tim DuBois urged them to join forces in 1990. Together they've scored 23 No. 1 hits.

They've recorded 10 studio albums, the latest 2007's Cowboy Town.

Brooks & Dunn will release a greatest-hits album on Sept. 8 and tour one last time in 2010.

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Brooks & Dunn split after 19 award-winning years
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From Article: Brooks & Dunn were the top duo with the Academy of Country Music from 1991 to 1997 and then again from 2001 to 2008. Brooks & Dunn were named entertainers of the year in 1995, 1996, and 2001. They won album of the year for their debut disc "Brand New Man" in 1992 as well as single of the year for "Boot Scootin' Boogie." And "Believe" took the song of the year prize in 2005.

Brooks & Dunn enjoyed far less success with the Grammys, having to compete there with groups as well. They took home only two of these awards over the years – in 1993 for "Hard Workin' Man" and again in 1996 for "My Maria." They also won favorite country group at both the 2005 People's Choice and Billboard awards.

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What was behind the decision? I couldn't find an article that gave many details. Maybe a farewell tour is easier to sell. I know that sounds kind of jaded of me, but I know how tough things are for even the "Golden" among us right now. Anyway, they are good and they will missed if they do decide to retire after 2010.