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Country Stars Sing Songs Written By Children's Hospital Patients [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:15:55 +0000

Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Amy Grant and Kix Brooks are some of the stars lending their voices to song written by some special writers. 'Everybody Has a Story' features tracks by patients at a Nashville children's hospital. It was created through the Music Therapy Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. The album will be released May 14th with proceeds going to the therapy program.

Kix Brooks Uses Wine to Promote New Single 'Moonshine Road'

Polly Wogg — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:55:51 +0000

Working in radio, we receive a lot of perks. From concert tickets and backstage passes, to CD's and autographed pictures. Today, I received one of the coolest perks I've seen in awhile. Kix Brooks, who's working on a solo career since Brooks & Dunn broke up, found a unique way to promote his new song 'Moonshine Road.' He sent a bottle of wine from his Arrington Vineyard. He also included an autographed card that read 'Take a little sip, take a little trip down Moonshine Road.'

High Valley vs. Kix Brooks – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:00:05 +0000

High Valley fans are proving to be some of the most tenacious in country music. The trio's following has moved their new love song 'Love You for a Long Time' to a third straight round of Showdown voting. After topping hits from Little Big Town and Clay Walker, they'll be up against another modern legend on Thursday and Thursday night on Taste of Country Nights radio.

Kix Brooks Interview: Singer Shares How Songs on 'New to This Town' Reflect His Rowdy Past

Billy Dukes — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:00:51 +0000

As Kix Brooks relaxes on a tour bus rolling towards Phoenix, Ariona. for another show without longtime touring partner Ronnie Dunn, he admits that his fans have no idea what to expect from him. There's an anxious moment between the dimming of the lights and the first thump of the kick drum that's not unlike the few tenuous seconds before a first date. You knock, hear foot steps approaching and hold your breath...

Gary Allan vs. Kix Brooks – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:00:27 +0000

There's a new Showdown champion. Gary Allan's fans united and took his new single 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)' to the next round with heavy online voting and phone input at Taste of Country Nights. The hopeful ballad doubled up 'Don't Ya' by Brett Eldredge on Friday night. Today, Allan will face a country legend.

Kix Brooks to Release Debut Album September 11

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:30:41 +0000

Kix Brooks is gearing up for what will be a significant day in his newly-birthed solo career. The iconic Brooks and Dunn hitmaker is set to release his debut album as a standalone artist in September. ‘New to This Town’ will hit stores on Tuesday, September 11. The 12-track album will feature nine tunes which [...]

New Music Monday – Toby Keith vs Kix Brooks [VIDEOS]

Tad Pole — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:17:52 +0000

It's a heavyweight showdown on this week's edition of New Music Monday. Toby Keith and Kix Brooks both have new songs out, give them a listen and vote for your favorite at the bottom. The winner gets featured during today's Drive at 5.

Kix Brooks Bursts a Vocal Cord, Ronnie Dunn to Fill In

Billy Dukes — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:30:32 +0000

Kix Brooks has had to pull out of a scheduled show in Jacksonville, Fla. after bursting a vocal cord. Upon hearing the news, his old duet partner Ronnie Dunn graciously stepped in to replace ‘New to This Town’ singer.

Kix Brooks Debut Single Due In March

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:16:09 +0000

When Brooks and Dunn called it a career last year most people assumed--correctly--that Ronnie Dunn would go on as a solo recording artist. However the future for Kix Brooks was not so clear. Now , according to his website, it appears that Kix will kick off his own solo career with the release of a new single called "New To This Town". The song features a very special guest artist.

Kix Brooks + Randy Houser On Movie Set of "To Kill A Memory"

Polly Wogg — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:22:14 +0000

Kix Brooks and Randy Houser are filming the movie "To Kill A Memory" in Arizona. Both entertained the cast with a Nashville style jam session last night and wine from Kix's Arrington Vineyards.

Kix plays Duke Donovan in the Western, which is due out sometime next year. Randy has a small part in the movie.

Hoppy Birthday Kix Brooks

Polly Wogg — Thu, 12 May 2011 12:34:24 +0000

Hoppy Birthday Kix. You look great for 56.

Kix Brooks was born Leon Eric "Kix" Brooks III in Shreveport Louisiana on this day in 1955. He's best known for being half of Brooks & Dunn for more than twenty years before they announced their split.

Kix graduated from a military academy before going on to get his theater arts major. He spent one summer in Alaska with his father working on a pipeline before returning to school. He's also written advertising before deciding to move to Nashville in 1979.

Kix Brooks Plays Union General

Tad Pole — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:10:32 +0000

Kix Brooks will portray Union General Winfield Scott Hancock in a HBO mini-series about the civil war. Dwight Yoakum and Rascal Flatts will have parts too. Sara Skates of the web site Music Row says several country stars will be involved in the project including Laura Bell Bundy. They will play real Americans who were [...]