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How much Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn got along during the later years of their partnership has always been an interesting and hotly debated, but mostly behind-the-scenes, conversation.

Ronnie Dunn has made no secret of his distaste for corporate or conglomerate radio. Now he is hinting that former partner Kix Brook's involvement with the syndicated American Country Countdown show may have been a big reason for the duo's split. He addressed the issue on his Facebook page.

The "Frog Days Of Summer" have really rolled by, and today's the last day of the 2013 "Great New York State Fair" in Syracuse. My daughter and I went to the fair last week and had a great time. So, if you haven't been yet, today is your last chance this …

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. Childre…

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 …

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 again…

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 no…

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…

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.

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 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.

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 be…