Brooks and Dunn break up

Brooks & Dunn, the country music guys whose  unique style  catapulted them to the top of the music charts for almost two decades, said that they would break up after a farewell tour next year.

Kix Brooks, 54, and Ronnie Dunn, 56, said in a release that “it’s just time” for the split, the move has  surprised many music industry observers.

“After 20 years of making music and riding this trail together, we have agreed as a duo that it’s time call it a day,” they said.

“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.”

Dates have yet to be announced for next year’s concert outing, dubbed The Last Rodeo Tour. It will be preceded next month by a hits record, “#1 … and then some.”