The hit country duo Brooks & Dunn announced on August 11, 2009, that after 20 years of hits, they would part ways. They announced the break-up on their website, saying "This ride has been everything and more than we could ever have dreamed.... We owe it all to you, the fans. If you hear rumors, don't believe them, it's just time. "http://www.brooks-dunn.com/site.php?em3067=192726_-1__0_~0_-1_8_2009_0_0&em3241=&em3240=