Kix Brooks

The Brookses were married on Aug. 1, 1981, but it was almost a disaster.

The seemingly sudden split was actually years in the making.

ICONIC!

Country artists have a reputation for penning lyrics that tell tough stories, but one of the hardest things that some stars have to go through isn't always covered in the biggest hits: band breakups.

On Aug. 10, 2009, Brooks & Dunn announced that they were splitting up, after more than 20 years as a duo.