Brooks & ___ (country duo)

Answer:

DUNN

Hint:

This Grammy-winning pair had a 1991 hit with "Boot Scootin’ Boogie" and shares a last name with a famous detective from Law & Order.

Explanation:

This clue refers to the famous country music duo Brooks & Dunn, made up of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. The blank in the clue hints at the missing last name, which is "Dunn," completing the pair's well-known stage name. If you're familiar with 90s and 2000s country music, this one’s a straightforward fill based on their many hit songs like "Boot Scootin’ Boogie."

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