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Kix Brooks, 'Moonshine Road' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:00:48 +0000

Kix Brooks takes a trip back to Lake Bistineau in his new semi-autobiographical single 'Moonshine Road.' The singer says the cut is based on a spot he and his trouble-making friends would take to at night. The steam is still fresh on this swampy, country-blues cut. Memories of his Moonshine Road aren't thick with moss, even though it's been a few decades since those hell-raising years.

60 Seconds With Kix Brooks

Billy Dukes — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:30:15 +0000

Kix Brooks is a man of many interests, and a man with an interesting background. Prior to joining Ronnie Dunn to form one of country music's all-time greatest duos, the singer fronted a rowdy group of country rock n' rollers and released a solo album. It turns out, the rowdy, brawling sound one hears on 'New to This Town' is closer to Brooks' true character -- especially his youthful character -- as we learned by playing 60 Seconds With Kix Brooks.

Kix Brooks Proves He's Definitely Not 'New to This Town' With 'CMA Music Festival' Special Performance

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 03:01:48 +0000

Kix Brooks have may performed ‘New to This Town’ during tonight’s ‘CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock,’ but it’s clear that the former Brooks & Dunn member is far from a novice when it comes to entertaining a Music City crowd. Performing ‘at one of Nashville’s hottest spots,’ Brooks offered an energetic performance of [...]

Kix Brooks Interview: Singer Shares How Songs on 'New to This Town' Reflect His Rowdy Past

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:02:51 +0000

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 not unlike the few tenuous seconds before a first date. You knock, hear foot steps approaching and hold your breath...

Kix Brooks, 'New to This Town' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:00:35 +0000

If nothing else, the 12 songs on 'New to This Town' -- the first solo album from Kix Brooks in 23 years -- serve as reminder that we really don't know the mustachioed half of Brooks and Dunn very well. The project is is downright rowdy, and Brooks is a more colorful singer than he showed on songs like 'Lost and Found.'

Kix Brooks Says 'Bring It on Home' Is Tribute to His Wife – Exclusive Video

Billy Dukes — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:26:00 +0000

The new single from Kix Brooks‘ first solo album since 1989 is a tribute to his wife, Barbara. In a video exclusive to Taste of Country, the singer explains the song, which is featured on ‘New to This Town,’ which will be released next Tuesday (Sept. 11). Fans can listen to the entire album right now at Amazon.

Kix Brooks, 'Bring It on Home' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:44:49 +0000

Kix Brooks‘ solo material has a Bad Blake quality to it. He hasn’t lived quite the same wayward life as the ‘Crazy Heart’ (2009) character (played by Jeff Bridges), but songs like his second single, ‘Bring It on Home,’ share similar pacing and sincerity.

Kix Brooks to Release Debut Album September 11

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 12:40:41 +0000

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. ‘New to This Town’ will hit stores on Tuesday, September 11. The 12-track album will feature nine tunes which [...]

Kix Brooks, Ronnie Dunn Nominated for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction

Billy Dukes — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:45:04 +0000

Longtime duet partners Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn are on the same ballot for induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Both are nominated in the Songwriter/Artists category, but only one can be inducted. There’s no guarantee either will be picked, however.

Kix Brooks 'New to This Town' Video Sees Things in Reverse

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:19:23 +0000

Kix Brooks isn’t the new guy in the video for his Joe Walsh-assisted song ‘New to This Town.’ He’s more like the narrator who witnesses everything and follows the action. The clip also features Brooks as a character in the middle of the plot scenes, singing his song while events unfold around him. Then, things occur in reverse. Sadly, we don’t get do-overs in life nor are we able to undo things once they’ve happened. But it’s fun to pretend like we have that power or ability for a few minutes in a video for a country song that muses about what could or should be in life.

Garth Brooks, Connie Smith Named To Country Music Hall Of Fame

David Drew — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:02:51 +0000

Let's give it up for Mr. Vegas! Does this mean Garth is done touring on a large scale for good? If I had to bet, I still think we will see Garth put the band together for an old-school, high energy tour soon rather than later. If that happened, would you be excited to see Garth in concert?

Garth Brooks, Connie Smith and session musician Hargus "Pig" Robbins have been elected as the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. The announcement was made

Kix Brooks to Release New Single 'New to This Town' in March

Billy Dukes — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:45:31 +0000

Kix Brooks will release his first solo single since the split of Brooks and Dunn in 2010. The country great has teamed up with Eagles‘ guitarist Joe Walsh to record ‘New to This Town,’ a song that will be released to radio on March 19.

Daily Roundup: Jason Aldean, Kix Brooks + More

Billy Dukes — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:30:46 +0000

Today’s Daily Roundup includes Taylor Swift talking about single life and a new video from Josh Thompson. Kix Brooks also made a big announcement and Jason Aldean shared his thoughts on competitive singing shows on television.