This past weekend, hundreds of country radio and music industry professionals gathered in Memphis for the annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids seminar. Joining this group were more than 30 country stars, including Martina McBride, Kix Brooks, Randy Houser, Eli Young Band, Lee Brice, Lauren Alaina and Edens Edge. The artists toured the hospital and spent time with patients and their families.
November 9, 2011 As Alan Jackson accepted the honor of having his own star along Music City's Walk of Fame Sunday afternoon, he remembered the first time he came to Nashville. The legendary hitmaker was one of seven people honored during last weekend's ceremony.
Kix Brooks and Randy Houser are currently in Arizona filming the movie 'To Kill a Memory,' a western due out some time in 2012. Brooks plays Duke Donovan, and Houser plays a guy who seems to frequently end up in jail. Brooks recently posted several pictures from the shoot on his Facebook page, even including a shot of his son Eric, who has a small role playing a guard.
Kix Brooks thinks tomorrow's wedding between Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton ain't nothing but a big ol' "hoax." He's probably just bitter that he can't attend the nuptials, which he called the "redneck event of the year," because he has something more important to do: attend his son's graduation.
He'll always be known for his 20-year run as half of Brooks and Dunn, but Kix Brooks is keeping himself plenty busy since the split. While former bandmate Ronnie Dunn is preparing to release his debut solo effort, Brooks is making progress with writing some new music of his own -- that is, when he can can find a little downtime to do so around his commitments to two upcoming acting roles and his 'American Country Countdown' show. The singer is in no rush to get a new record out to fans and radio, but he's got a good number of songs brewing.
If you've ever wondered what Kix Brooks would look like in a full-on plaid suit, or whether Gary Allan could pull off a kilt, we've got answers for you -- in pictures! Brooks and Allan, along with the always lovely Kellie Pickler, the stylish new trio Stealing Angels and a classy Amy Grant, hit the runway at the annual 'Dressed to Kilt' fashion show in New York City last night (April 5). This year's theme: Country chic, "where Scottish couture meets country cool."
Although he retired from hit duo Kix Brooks is not slowing down anytime soon. His winery, 'Arrington Vineyards,' opened in 2007 -- and he has Faith Hill and Tim McGraw to thank for that.
Kix Brooks, formerly one half of Brooks and Dunn, is trying his hand at a new gig: acting. According to an interview with the Associated Press, Brooks, who is already a radio host with his own show, ‘American Country Countdown,’ and a professional vintner, just filmed a bit part in the upcoming 'Thriftstore Cowboy,' which he described as a "modern age urban cowboy sort of scenario," and will play a lead role in 'The Last Ride.'
In addition to the music artists nominated for the 2011 ACM Awards, radio stations and their star personalities get a share of the pot of nominees, as well. Awards are given in all market sizes, and at the 46th Annual ACM Awards, 'American Country Countdown' host Kix Brooks is looking at the big win, National On-Air Personality of the Year.
Dwight Yoakam, Kix Brooks, Laura Bell Bundy and the members of Rascal Flatts have all agreed to act in the upcoming Home Box Office Civil War-set mini-series 'To Appomattox,' which will reportedly begin filming in the spring of 2011.
