Kix Brooks

Two years ago, when Kix Brooks stepped back from his hugely successful career as part of Brooks & Dunn, one of the biggest duos in country music, no one could blame him. After all, with two decades of touring, 23 No. 1 singles and 30 million albums sold, he certainly had nothing left to prove. Bu...

As the host of his own radio show, "American Country Countdown," Kix Brooks has interviewed a who's who list of fellow country stars. But he's certainly not used to having to lure them into the hot seat, as he had to do recently with a music legend who has several new career ventures on his plate: himself...

Kix Brooks is gearing up for the September 11 release of his solo CD, New to This Town, with a new single, "Bring It On Home," and an appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America" on September 12. The former Brooks & Dunn member is like the Energizer Bunny these days since departing the duo and forging a new solo path. He...

Kix Brooks wanted to make his first-ever public performance at his winery, Arrington Vineyards, count, so he decided to throw a huge Harvest Party on Saturday (Aug. 11) benefiting a place near and dear to his heart: the Monroe Carell Jr...

Tibrina Hobson, Getty Images In light of last week's tragic shooting during the opening showings of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colo., nationally syndicated program "CMT Radio Live With Cody Alan" will air a special tonight (July 27) in support of the victims and their families. The one-hour event will include numerous country guests and will broadcast live from Aurora o

Kix Brooks is celebrating his first solo album in more than 20 years. The former half of legendary duo Brooks & Dunn will release New to This Town on September 11. "I'm excited to get it out there," Kix tells The Boot. "It's been a real challenge because you want to do something that is fun, exciting and different. Fo...

Nominees for the 2012 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame include a long list of hitmakers. Ronnie Dunn, Kix Brooks, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Larry Gatlin are the four tunesmiths recognized in the Songwriter/Artist category. One of the four will be recognized alongside two of the finalists in the Songwriter category at the Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony on Oct...

Kix Brooks calls Hargus 'Pig' Robbins the Elvis of session players in Nashville. "Elvis had entered the building when Pig came in," Kix recalls, talking to The Boot about the recent Country Music Hall of Fame inductee. "When Pig walked in the room, all the musicians stopped and waited to see how he was gonna take the song...

Long before Kix Brooks' career exploded with the success of Brooks & Dunn, the Shreveport, La., native was earning a reputation as one of Music Row's most talented songwriters and making inroads on the country charts as a solo act. With 'New to This Town,' Kix returns to the Billboard country chart with his first solo single since 'Sacred Ground' hit the chart in 1989. "...

Kix Brooks jokes that half the records he and singing partner Ronnie Dunn sold as Brooks & Dunn were because someone wanting a Garth Brooks album reached into the wrong 'Brooks' section at the retail store. It may be closer to the truth that the two could be long-lost cousins, as they are steeped in the same love for country music and a give-it-all attitude on stage. G...