Brooks & Dunn Bring the Honky-Tonk Home at Hard Rock Live
Brooks & Dunn delivered a 15-song country classic at Hard Rock Live on August 29, 2026 — opening with 'Brand New Man,' rolling through 'Neon Moon' and 'My Maria,' and closing with 'Only in America' in a night that reminded South Florida why they are the best-selling country duo of all time.
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Hard Rock Live in Hollywood has hosted some of the most memorable nights in South Florida's concert history. Brooks & Dunn on August 29 added another one to the list.
Brooks & Dunn brought the honky-tonk to Hard Rock Live on August 29, 2026, delivering a 15-song set that swept through three decades of country gold. Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn arrived with the easy confidence of legends who have nothing left to prove — and proceeded to prove everything anyway. The night opened with "Brand New Man," the 1991 debut single that launched one of country music's most decorated careers, and the crowd was locked in from the first chord. "My Next Broken Heart" and "She's Not the Cheatin' Kind" followed in quick succession, each one a reminder of just how deep the catalog runs. Mid-set, the energy shifted beautifully between the rowdy and the reflective. "We'll Burn That Bridge" and "You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone" kept boots moving, while "Ain't Nothing 'Bout You" — one of the duo's signature crossover smashes — drew the loudest sing-along of the first half. "Red Dirt Road" arrived as a genuine emotional anchor, Ronnie Dunn's voice carrying every mile of the song's journey. "Lost and Found" and "Play Something Country" kept the momentum rolling before the set reached its sentimental peak with "Neon Moon," the timeless ballad that had the entire room swaying and singing in unison. From there it was pure celebration. "Rock My World (Little Country Girl)" cranked the tempo back up, and their cover of B.W. Stevenson's "My Maria" — still one of the most irresistible country-pop fusions ever recorded — had the floor moving wall to wall. "Boot Scootin' Boogie" was exactly the barn-burner the crowd needed, and the night closed on a soaring note with "Only in America," a fist-in-the-air anthem that sent everyone out into the Florida night feeling ten feet tall. Brooks & Dunn are the best-selling country duo of all time for a reason — and Hard Rock Live was a very lucky room on August 29. For more upcoming events across South Florida, visit the Premier Guide Miami Events Calendar .
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