Introduction
At last night’s **Academy of Country Music Awards**, legendary duo **Brooks & Dunn** once again proved their unmatched place in country music history.
With their latest win for *Duo of the Year*, Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks brought their total victories in this category to an incredible **18 wins** — a record that had the entire audience erupting in applause. Not only that, they continue to hold the title as the most-awarded duo in ACM history overall.
This year’s victory also raised Brooks & Dunn’s total ACM trophy count to **32 awards** — a milestone that few artists could ever imagine reaching.
Despite their long history of accolades, both artists were visibly surprised and deeply grateful as they stepped on stage to accept the award. Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks thanked their fans, peers, and the Academy, showing that after decades in the spotlight, their love for music and their audience remains as strong as ever.
Check the first comment to see the other artists who won at the 2026 ACM Awards!