Nashville was definitely the place to be last night (9/2) for country music fans as Brooks & Dunn [ tickets ] celebrated the end of their 20-year career together in front of a sold-out crowd. Kix Brooks set the tone early telling the audience, "This isn't a funeral. We did show up to party."

The set list included 23 hits such as "My Maria," "Neon Moon," "Red Dirt Road" and "Boot Scootin' Boogie." Fans were also treated to a surprise appearance by Reba McEntire [ tickets ], who joined in on "Cowgirls Don't Cry." Fittingly, Brooks & Dunn chose the first song they ever performed together -- their 1991 debut single, "Brand New Man" -- as the last song of the night. The final stop on their "Last Rodeo Tour" also served as a benefit for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. ...continued
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