Country music legend Ronnie Dunn, of Brooks & Dunn fame, recently shed light on the fiercely competitive side of the Nashville music scene. Dunn, who teamed up with Leon “Kix” Brooks in 1990 to form the iconic duo, revealed that behind the camaraderie seen on TV, country music is far more cutthroat than many realize.
Speaking on This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Dunn reflected on the intense rivalry within the industry. “As friendly as they say the world of country music is, it is so darn competitive,” Dunn said. “Everybody hates one another. They act like they don’t on TV, but…” When asked to elaborate, the two-time GRAMMY winner emphasized just how relentless the industry can be. “Big time competitive,” Dunn added, recalling Dolly Parton once saying, “Oh honey, there’s room for everybody.” Dunn’s response: “No, there’s not.”
At 71, the “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” hitmaker described the constant pressure to achieve more success. “It’s always about who has the latest number one hit or who’s topping the charts this week,” Dunn explained. Despite claims of being in the business purely for the love of music, Dunn admitted that competition often takes center stage. “We can say we don’t care, but that’s not the case.”
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