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2026 Call for Entries

The Western Heritage Awards will be held April 10-11, 2026

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The American West

Honoring the stories & the people of

The American West

The Western Heritage Awards recognize the best creators in literature, music, television and film who share their vision of the West, and enshrine the pioneers and performers who have built an enduring Western cultural legacy.

Every year since 1961, the Western Heritage Awards have focused on preserving what makes the West a unique part of the American story.

Inductees & Winners Event History About the Awards Year-by-Year

2025 Lifetime Achievement Award

Brooks & Dunn

In 2025, the Western Heritage Awards honored Broosk & Dunn with our Lifetime Achievement Award.

Brooks & Dunn are a legendary country music duo composed of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, known for their high-energy performances and a string of chart-topping hits since their 1991 debut. With a sound that blends honky-tonk and rock influences, they’ve earned numerous awards and helped define ’90s country music.

Western Heritage Awards Class of 2025

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Watch 2025’s Q&A panel with Brooks & Dunn and Graham Greene, hosted by Rex Linn