Dierks Bentley To Honor Brooks & Dunn

Dierks Bentley will honor Brooks & Dunn tomorrow when the duo is presented with the Country Radio Broadcasters’ Career Achievement Award during the 2010 Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Bentley will perform an acoustic set to honor Brooks & Dunn, who announced that they will be retiring last year.

“Kix and Ronnie are the original modern day honkytonkers. A lot of acts playing down on Lower Broadway try to emulate those guys,” said Bentley. “When we toured together, I watched their show every night from side-stage in total awe of the number of hits they’ve had and what they’ve built over the last few decades. They’ve done it all. I still can’t believe they’re about to retire. In true B&D fashion, I have no doubt they’ll go out in a BIG way and leave us wanting more. I’m honored the CRB asked me to help recognize them and their huge contribution to our format.”

Brooks & Dunn will embark on “The Final Rodeo Tour” later this year.