Introduction
Released in 2003 as an album track on Red Dirt Road, “Good Day to Be Me” stands as a spirited moment from Brooks & Dunn’s eighth studio album . The album, co-produced by Kix Brooks, Ronnie Dunn, and Mark Wright, marked a creative renaissance for the duo. Certified platinum, Red Dirt Road delivered three major singles—“Red Dirt Road,” “You Can’t Take the Honky-Tonk Out of the Girl,” and “That’s What She Gets for Lovin’ Me”—and accentuated the duo’s evolving country-rock sound.
Brooks & Dunn, inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019, are regarded as one of country music’s most influential duos, with four decades of chart dominance—41 Top 10 hits (20 of them No. 1s), two Grammys, and numerous CMA and ACM awards. Within their carefully curated albums, Kix Brooks often contributed lighter, comedic tracks—“Good Day to Be Me” being one of the notable Kix-led numbers that fans and critics have admired for its upbeat tone and lively delivery .
Though not selected as a radio single, “Good Day to Be Me” became part of Brooks & Dunn’s live repertoire, celebrated for its infectious positivity and showcase of Kix Brooks’s signature baritone. Fans in online forums frequently mention it among their favorite deep cuts—a testament to its role as a hidden gem from the album .
Crafted by a duo whose partnership reshaped 1990s country, “Good Day to Be Me” offers a snapshot of the duo’s depth. It contributes to the Red Dirt Road narrative, which embraces small‑town memories, personal resilience, and genuine celebration of life’s simple triumphs. While overshadowed by its chart-topping siblings, it helps reveal the full texture of Brooks & Dunn’s artistry during their creative resurgence.