Kix Brooks

Kix Brooks
Brooks in March 2018
Brooks in March 2018
Background information
Birth nameLeon Eric Brooks III
Born (1955-05-12) May 12, 1955 (age 69)
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician, radio personality, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, piano
Years active1983–present
LabelsAvion, Capitol, Arista Nashville
Member ofBrooks & Dunn
Websitekixbrooks.com

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.

In 2019, Brooks was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame as a member of Brooks & Dunn.[1]

  1. ^ "Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens to join Country Hall of Fame - Portland Press Herald". Archived from the original on March 22, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2019.