Kix Brooks

Kix Brooks achieved significant early success as a songwriter with ‘Modern Day Romance,’ a number one hit for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1985, which he co-wrote. He then released a solo album, ‘Kix Brooks,’ in 1989 on Capitol Records, featuring ‘Sacred Ground,’ which later became a hit for McBride & the Ride. In 1990, Brooks joined forces with Ronnie Dunn to form the iconic duo Brooks & Dunn. Their debut album, ‘Brand New Man,’ released in 1991, immediately launched them to stardom with four consecutive number-one hits.

Over two decades, Brooks & Dunn solidified their legacy as the best-selling country duo of all time. They amassed an unparalleled forty-one Top Ten hits, including twenty number ones. The duo earned numerous prestigious accolades, including two Grammy Awards, nineteen Country Music Association awards, and thirty Academy of Country Music awards. Brooks primarily provided backing vocals, though he led on singles like ‘You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone,’ which became their only number one hit with his lead vocals.

Beyond his work with Brooks & Dunn, Kix Brooks hosted the highly syndicated radio program ‘American Country Countdown’ for nearly two decades, from 2006 to 2024, reaching millions of listeners weekly. He is also a co-owner of Arrington Vineyards, a successful Nashville winery. Brooks continues to perform as part of the ongoing Brooks & Dunn reunion, delighting fans across the country.