Kix Brooks

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 couldn't sound more comfortable with his new life as a solo artist. After 20 years as half of Brooks and Dunn, the 'New to This Town' singer is set to release a new album on Sept. 11 -- his first without Ronnie Dunn since 1989. Yet during an interview with Taste of Country Nights' host Jeremy Robinson, Brooks was relaxed -- playful even -- as he talked about the new tour, music and the

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.

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.

For the most part, mustaches have gone the way of the mullet, in that very few country men are willing to support a look that was as reliable as the cowboy hat in the 1980s and '90s. Alan Jackson held on to his until just recently, so we've included him in today's readers poll. Which country artist's mustache is your favorite?

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 on

The lyrics to the current Kix Brooks’ single 'New to This Town were penned by the now solo artist, along with the help of famed songwriters Marv Green and Terry McBride. The song, which also features Joe Walsh, is currently in the Top 40 on the country singles chart and continues to be one of the most added songs at country radio week after week.

Kix Brooks has suffered a nasty vocal cord injury that forced him to cancel a show, but his old duet buddy was there to help him out. Scotty McCreery is set to return to the 'American Idol' stage for the first time in 10 months -- maybe he'll get to meet current season contestant Skylar Laine's boyfriend? We've learned she has one back home.

Kix Brooks has had to pull out of a scheduled show in Jacksonville, Fla. after bursting a vocal cord. Upon hearing the news, his old duet partner Ronnie Dunn graciously stepped in to replace 'New to This Town' singer.

Garth Brooks, Kix Brooks ... no relation. Still, one of these country legends almost changed his name to avoid confusion with the other. During Tuesday's press conference to announce the inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Garth Brooks said fans came very close to knowing him by a different name.