Kix Brooks
American singer-songwriter (born 1955) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leon Eric Brooks III, better known by his stage name Kix Brooks (born May 12, 1955), is an American country music artist, actor, and film producer best known for being one half of the duo Brooks & Dunn and host of radio's American Country Countdown. Prior to the duo's foundation, he was a singer and songwriter, charting twice on Hot Country Songs and releasing an album for Capitol Records. Brooks and Ronnie Dunn comprised Brooks & Dunn for twenty years, then both members began solo careers. Brooks’ solo career after Brooks & Dunn includes the album New to This Town.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Leon Eric Brooks III |
Born | (1955-05-12) May 12, 1955 (age 68) Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, radio personality, producer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, piano |
Years active | 1983–present |
Labels | Avion, Capitol, Arista Nashville |
Member of | Brooks & Dunn |
Website | kixbrooks |
In 2019, Brooks was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame as a member of Brooks & Dunn.[1]