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Kix Brooks Biography

Kix Brooks is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on May 12, 1955 in Shreveport, United States. Born Leon Eric Brooks, he is one half of the country duo Brooks & Dunn alongside his partner Ronnie Dunn. They had a collaboration that lasted for twenty years, until 2010. In 2019, they were selected for the Country Music Hall of Fame.

He collaborated with Joe Walsh on the song “New to This Town.”

Brooks’ father urged him to pursue his desire to become a musician, and he moved to Nashville, Tennessee in the early 1980s. His then-girlfriend (now wife Barbara, with whom he has a son and daughter) followed shortly thereafter. He worked for Tree Publishing as a staff songwriter. He recorded his first solo single, Baby, When Your Heart Breaks Down, for Avion in 1983, but returned to songwriting after it failed to chart. Brooks and Dan Tyler co-wrote Modern Day Romance, released by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in June 1985; it became the band’s second No. 1 hit on the country chart.

Brooks released an album, Kix Brooks, in 1989 on Capitol Records. This album also featured the song “Sacred Ground rising to No. 2 country hit for McBride & the Ride in 1992.

His father pushed him to act on his dreams of being a musician and he started his career as a staff songwriter at Tree Publishing. He had a son named Eric with his wife Barbara, whom he married in 1981.

NameKix Brooks
First NameKix
Last NameBrooks
OccupationCountry Singer
BirthdayMay 12
Birth Year1955
Place of BirthShreveport
Home Town
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignTaurus
Full/Birth Name
ParentsLeon Eric Brooks Jr
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseBarbara Brooks
Children(s)Eric Brooks

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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He was one half of country music duo Brooks & Dunn. Their 1991 debut album, Brand New Man, generated four number-one hit singles on the country charts. Brooks usually provided backing vocals on their songs and singles. The singles featuring Brooks on lead vocals include, “You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone”, rising to No. 1, “Lost and Found,” “Rock My World (Little Country Girl),” “Mama Don’t Get Dressed Up for Nothing,” “South of Santa Fe”, and “Why Would I Say Goodbye.”

Kix Brooks Net Worth

Kix Brooks is one of the richest Country Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kix Brooks's net worth $45 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He went to Louisiana Tech University as a theatre arts major and worked on an oil pipeline in Alaska one summer.

He returned to a solo career in 2012 with the release of New to This Town.

Leon Eric Brooks III, known as 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’s solo career after Brooks & Dunn includes the album New to This Town.

Net Worth$45 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeCountry Singer
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

In 2005, Brooks, along with timber industrialist Roy O. Martin Jr., and the Louisiana State University sports legends Paul Dietzel, and Sue Gunter were among those named a “Louisiana Legend” by Louisiana Public Broadcasting.

Since January 2006, Brooks has hosted American Country Countdown, a syndicated radio countdown show based on Mediabase (originally was BILLBOARD, from 2006 to August 2009), country charts. Brooks succeeded the show’s former host, Bob Kingsley. Brooks is also co-owner of Arrington Vineyards, a Nashville winery with winemaker Kip Summers and businessmen John Russell.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Kix Brooks height 6 ft 2 in Kix weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 2 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

Brooks and Dunn have more Country Music Association awards and Academy of Country Music awards than any act in the history of country music. They have the Country Music Association Vocal Duo of the Year award every year since they debuted in 1991 except in 2000 (the honor went to Montgomery Gentry), and in 2007 and 2009 (it was awarded to Sugarland). They sold over 30 million records, and continue to be one of the most-consistently successful touring acts on the concert circuit.

Brooks resumed his solo career in 2012, releasing a new 12-track album on September 11, 2012. New to This Town features nine songs co-written by Brooks, including the album’s first single, the title track. He followed his second album with the soundtrack to the western film Ambush at Dark Canyon in 2014. Brooks composed the majority of the musical score as well as starring in the film.

Who is Kix Brooks Dating?

According to our records, Kix Brooks married to Barbara Brooks . As of December 1, 2023, Kix Brooks’s is not dating anyone.

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On August 10, 2009, Brooks & Dunn announced to their fans, via their website they intended to disband after twenty years of touring. According to the short statement released on their web site, Brooks & Dunn intended to release a greatest hits album, tour during the rest of 2009, and have a farewell tour in 2010.

Facts & Trivia

Kix Ranked on the list of most popular Country Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kix Brooks celebrates birthday on May 12 of every year.

In 2013, Kix launched the film company Team Two Entertainment along with Eric Brooks. The company makes independent films Kix produces, and Kix occasionally appears as an actor.

Is Kix Brooks related to Garth Brooks?

Garth Brooks, Kix Brooks … no relation. Still, one of these country legends almost changed his name to avoid confusion with the other. During Tuesday’s press conference to announce the inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Garth Brooks said fans came very close to knowing him by a different name.

Are both members of Brooks and Dunn alive?

Brooks & Dunn
Years active1990–2010, 2015–present
LabelsArista Nashville
MembersKix Brooks Ronnie Dunn
WebsiteBrooks-Dunn.com

Who is Kix Brooks wife?

Barbara Brooks

Why did Brooks and Dunn disband?

The reason for Brooks & Dunn’s breakup has to do with the time they spent together. In April, the country legends and future Hall of Famers will release a new album, Reboot, of old hits with contemporary artists.

How much is Kix Dunn worth?

Net Worth:$45 Million
Nationality:United States of America
You may read full biography about Kix Brooks from Wikipedia.

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Update: 2024-05-18