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Country Stars’ Real Names: Kix Brooks
Real Name: Leon Eric Brooks III
The story goes that Kix Brooks got his nickname before he was born because his tiny feet kept a steady beat against the womb. His parents may have been looking for a way to differentiate him from the other two Leon Eric Brooks in the family, though, and by showing early musical talent he found a nickname and a pathway to becoming part of Nashville's most successful country duo of all time.
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