At the Farm Aid festival on September 7, 2003, held at the Germain Amphitheater in Columbus, Ohio, country icons Brooks & Dunn delivered a stirring live performance of their anthem “Only in America.” The full-throated duet, played under a canopy of stars, celebrated the everyday American: from hardworking school-bus drivers to newlyweds chasing dreams

The duo’s electrifying stage presence — Ronnie Dunn’s passionate vocals and Kix Brooks’s dynamic guitar — turned their chart-topping hit into a patriotic and emotional centerpiece of the concert. The lyrics, underscoring the promise of opportunity and resilience, resonated deeply with the crowd, especially farmers who gathered that night to raise awareness for the challenges facing rural America .

Farm Aid, serving as both concert and cause since 1985, found a fitting anthem in “Only in America.” The song’s hopeful chorus echoed across the amphitheater, reinforcing the festival’s mission to support family farmers and celebrate the agricultural heart of the nation

Though decades have passed, this performance remains one of Brooks & Dunn’s most iconic live renditions—its legacy preserved in both memory and video. It stands as proof that when powerful melodies meet meaningful purpose, music can become a rallying cry for unity and positive change.