Brooks & Dunn to Receive Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at CMA Awards
Country music duo Brooks & Dunn will be honored with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 60th Annual CMA Awards, scheduled to broadcast live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.
Nashville, TN, September 14, 2026 —
Country music stalwarts Brooks & Dunn are set to be recognized with the prestigious Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.
The honor will be bestowed upon the renowned duo during the 60th Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards ceremony. The event is scheduled to broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena, located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Brooks & Dunn, comprised of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, have had a significant impact on the country music landscape throughout their career. The Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to artists who have achieved iconic status in country music and have impacted the genre through their music and advocacy, much like its namesake, Willie Nelson.
The 60th Annual CMA Awards will celebrate the year’s achievements in country music, highlighting top artists, songs, and albums. The ceremony serves as a major event for the genre, drawing significant attention from fans and industry professionals alike. The broadcast will emanate live from the Nashville venue.
Further details regarding the specific date of the broadcast and other honorees or performers at the 60th Annual CMA Awards were not provided in the summary.
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