Leon Eric Brooks III

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Leon Eric Brooks III Wiki Biography

Leon Eric “Kix” Brooks III was born on the 12th May 1955, in Shreveport, Louisiana USA, and is a country musician – singer and songwriter, probably best recognized as a member of the duo Brooks & Dunn. He is also recognized as a host of “American Country Countdown” on radio. Besides that, Kix is the Chairman and President of the Country Music Association (CMA). His professional career has been active since the 1990s.

Have you ever wondered how rich Kix Brooks is, as of early 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the total size of Kix’s net worth is over $45 million, which has been accumulated through his successful involvement in the entertainment industry.

 

Kix Brooks was raised with his sister in Shreveport, where he attended Riverside Elementary School, then Sewanee Military Academy, an Episcopalian institution. At the age of 12 he started playing the guitar. He subsequently enrolled at Louisiana Tech University to study Theatre Arts in Ruston. After graduation, Kix moved to Maine and started to work for his sister’s advertising company. In no time, his father spotted his talents and had an influence on him in starting to pursue a career in the world of entertainment as a musician. Kix moved to Nashville, and found a job at the Tree Publishing, working as a staff songwriter. He wrote a few hits, including the “Modern Day Romance”, sung by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1985.

Four years later, Kix released his self-titled debut solo album, but the release wasn`t as successful as he expected, as it even failed to chart. However, he didn`t quit music, as he formed a country duo with musician Ronnie Dunn, on a suggestion from Tim DuBois. The two released ten studio albums, five of which topped the US Country chart, which increased Kix’s net worth by a large degree. Their first album came out in 1991, entitled “Brand New Man”, reaching No. 3 on the US Chart, and also achieving six times Platinum status. Throughout the 1990s, their popularity was extraordinary, as every album they released achieved at least double platinum status. The album “Waitin’ on Sundown”, released in 1994, was their first No. 1 album, and was followed by another No. 1 album “Borderline” in 1996. Before the 2000s, they released two more albums “If You See Her” (1998), and “Tight Rope” (1999), which further added to Brooks` net worth.

They continued to line up success after success in the 2000s, with the albums “Steers & Stripes” (2001), which was their third No. 1. The next two albums “Red Dirt Road” (2003), and “Hillbilly Delux” (2005), also topped the charts, and achieved platinum status, further adding to Brooks` net worth.

Before their disbanded in 2009, the duo released one more album in 2007, entitled “Cowboy Town”. Most recently, the duo has reunited, and was on a tour in 2015, however, there are no details about a new studio album.

When Brooks and Dunn parted ways, Kix started to work on his second studio album, which he released in 2012, entitled “New to This Town”, and has also released his third album “Ambush at Dark Canyon”, in 2014, which has also added to his net worth.

Thanks to his talents, Brooks has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Country Music Association Vocal Duo of the Year 16 times as a part of Brooks & Dunn. Furthermore, he became a part of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2013.

Speaking about his personal life, Kix Brooks has been married to Barbara for over 30 years; the couple has two children. In free time he works with several charities, such as Monroe Harding Children’s Home, for which he is the local spokesperson.

IMDB Wikipedia “New to This Town” “Borderline” (1996) “Hillbilly Delux” (2005) “If You See Her” (1998) “Red Dirt Road” (2003) “Steers & Stripes” (2001) “Tight Rope” (1999) “Waitin’ on Sundown” (1994) $45 Million 1955 1955-5-12 6′ 2″ (1.88 m) Actor Barbara Brooks Kix Brooks Net Worth Leon Eric Brooks III Louisiana May 12 producer Shreveport Soundtrack Taurus Tim DuBois USA

Leon Eric Brooks III Quick Info

Full Name Kix Brooks
Net Worth $45 Million
Date Of Birth May 12, 1955
Place Of Birth Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Height 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
Profession Singer, songwriter
Education Riverside Elementary School, Sewanee Military Academy (Episcopalian institution), Louisiana Tech University to study Theatre Arts in Ruston
Nationality American
Spouse Barbara Brooks (m. 1981-)
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KixBrooksMusic
Twitter https://twitter.com/kixbrooks
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/kixbrooks
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0112094
Awards Louisiana Music Hall of Fame (2013), Country Music Association Vocal Duo of the Year (16 times)
Albums “New to This Town”, “Waitin’ on Sundown” (1994), “Borderline” (1996), “If You See Her” (1998), “Tight Rope” (1999), “Steers & Stripes” (2001), “Red Dirt Road” (2003), “Hillbilly Delux” (2005)
Music Groups Brooks & Dunn
Nominations Academy of Country Music Award for Album of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award for Song of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award for Single Record of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award for National On-Air Personality of the Year, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, Neon Moon, My Maria, Las Vegas, N…
Movies Timber the Treasure Dog, A Horse Story, Las Vegas, NV, United States
TV Shows “American Country Countdown”,

Leon Eric Brooks III Important Facts

  • He and Ronnie Dunn split up in 2010 to concentrate on solo careers.
  • He and Ronnie Dunn were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
  • As of the weekend of January 21-22, 2006, is the all-new host of “American Country Countdown,” replacing Bob Kingsley who left at the end of 2005. “ACC” counts down the forty most played and listened-to songs on country radio as determined by Billboard Magazine and SoundScan.
  • Graduated from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana
  • One-half of country singing duo, Brooks and Dunn.

Leon Eric Brooks III Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Metal Evolution 2011 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
CMT: 40 Greatest Love Songs 2011 TV Movie performer: “If You See Him / If You See Her” Soundtrack
Best of CMT Music Awards 2009 TV Special performer: “Tush”, “Believe”, “Only In America” Soundtrack
CMT Hot 20 Countdown 2009 TV Series performer – 4 episodes Soundtrack
40th Annual Country Music Association Awards 2006 TV Special performer: “Building Bridges” Soundtrack
CMT Insider 2006 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
World Trade Center 2006 “Only in America” Soundtrack
Bones 2006 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Pink Cadillac 1989 writer: “If It Wasn’t for the Heartache” Soundtrack
Youngblood 1986 performer: “Ain’t Gonna Walk The Line” Soundtrack
You’re Gonna Miss Me 2016 completed Elmer Montana Actor
A Horse Story 2016 Champion (voice) Actor
Timber the Treasure Dog 2016 Timber (voice) Actor
To Appomattox 2015 TV Mini-Series Winfield Scott Hancock Actor
A Country Christmas 2013 Duke the Horse (voice) Actor
Born Wild 2013 Wade Locklin Actor
Ambush at Dark Canyon 2012 Duke Donovan Actor
8 Seconds 1994 Brooks & Dunn Actor
You’re Gonna Miss Me 2016 executive producer completed Producer
American Country Countdown Top 10 Stories of 2015 2015 TV Movie executive producer Producer
A Country Christmas 2013 executive producer Producer
Dug Up 2013/I executive producer Producer
A Country Christmas 2013 music producer Music Department
The 50th Annual CMA Awards 2016 TV Movie Himself Self
Today 2016 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Steak Out with Kix Brooks 2015 TV Series Himself – Host Self
Entertainment Tonight 2010-2015 TV Series Himself Self
2015 NHL Awards 2015 TV Movie Himself Self
I Am Dale Earnhardt 2015 Documentary Kix Brooks Self
Headline Country 2007-2014 TV Series Himself Self
Kimberly’s Simply Southern 2014 TV Series Himself Self
Big Morning Buzz Live 2012 TV Series Himself Self
20/20 2012 TV Series documentary Himself – Country Singer (segment “The Greatest Women of Country Music”) Self
Bring It on Home 2012 Short Himself Self
CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock 2012 TV Movie Himself Self
Good Morning America 2012 TV Series Himself – Musical guest Self
New to This Town 2012 Video short Himself Self
The 45th Annual CMA Awards 2011 TV Special Himself Self
CMT Insider 2005-2011 TV Series Himself / Themselves Self
Naked 2011 TV Series Himself Self
The Country Vibe with Chuck and Becca 2010 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
2010 CMT Music Awards 2010 TV Special Himself Self
ACM Presents: Brooks & Dunn — The Last Rodeo 2010 TV Movie Himself Self
The 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards 2010 TV Special Himself Self
George Strait: ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert 2009 TV Special documentary Self
44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards 2009 TV Special Self
Biography 1995-2009 TV Series documentary Himself Self
42nd Annual Country Music Association Awards 2008 TV Special Himself (as Brooks & Dunn) Self
Gone Country 2008 TV Series Himself Self
43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards 2008 TV Special Self
41st Annual Country Music Association Awards 2007 TV Special Himself Self
The View 2007 TV Series Himself Self
Live with Kelly and Michael 2007 TV Series Himself Self
42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards 2007 TV Special Himself (as Brooks & Dunn) Self
One on One 2007 TV Series Himself Self
40th Annual Country Music Association Awards 2006 TV Special Himself Self
CMA Red Carpet 2006 2006 TV Movie Himself Self
Race to the Red Carpet: 2006 Country Music Awards 2006 TV Special Himself (as Brooks & Dunn) Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson 2006 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest Self
CMT: Greatest Men 2005 2005 TV Movie Himself Self
39th Annual Country Music Association Awards 2005 TV Special Himself Self
38th Annual Country Music Association Awards 2004 TV Special Himself – Host and Performer Self
Academy of Country Music Pre-Show 2004 TV Movie Himself Self
Las Vegas 2004 TV Series Himself Self
48 Hours 2003 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The 2002 Billboard Music Awards 2002 TV Special Himself (as Brooks & Dunn) Self
VH-1 Where Are They Now? 2002 TV Series documentary Himself / kix Self
CMT Flame Worthy Video Music Awards 2002 TV Special Himself Self
The 29th Annual American Music Awards 2002 TV Special Himself – Performer (as Brooks & Dunn) Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 1993-2001 TV Series Himself Self
King of the Hill 2000 TV Series Himself Self
Arista Records’ 25th Anniversary Celebration 2000 TV Special documentary Himself (as Brooks & Dunn) Self
The 27th Annual American Music Awards 2000 TV Special Himself – Performer (as Brooks & Dunn) Self
An All-Star Tribute to Johnny Cash 1999 TV Special documentary Himself – Performer Self
The 24th Annual American Music Awards 1997 TV Special Himself Self
30th Annual Country Music Association Awards 1996 TV Special Himself – Performer Self
The 23rd Annual American Music Awards 1996 TV Special Himself Self
1996 Billboard Music Awards 1996 TV Special Himself (as Brooks & Dunn) Self
Brooks & Dunn: You’re Gonna Miss Me… 1995 Himself Self
29th Annual Country Music Association Awards 1995 TV Special Himself – Performer Self
Late Show with David Letterman 1994 TV Series Himself Self
28th Annual Country Music Association Awards 1994 TV Special Himself – Performer Self
The 21st Annual American Music Awards 1994 TV Special Himself (as Brooks & Dunn) Self
Country Music Association’s 35th Anniversary 1993 TV Special Himself Self
The Best of Country ’92: Countdown at the Neon Armadillo 1992 TV Special Himself (as Brooks and Dunn) Self
26th Annual Country Music Association Awards 1992 TV Special Himself – Performer Self
Entertainment Tonight 2015 TV Series Himself Archive Footage
Extra 2015 TV Series Himself Archive Footage
CMT: 40 Greatest Love Songs 2011 TV Movie Himself Archive Footage
Crook & Chase 2009 TV Series Himself Archive Footage
Best of CMT Music Awards 2009 TV Special Himself (as Brooks & Dunn) Archive Footage
CMT Hot 20 Countdown 2007-2009 TV Series Himself / Himself – Performer Archive Footage
CMT Insider 2006-2007 TV Series Himself Archive Footage
CMT Stacked 2006 TV Series Himself Archive Footage
CMT Crossroads 2006 TV Series Himself Archive Footage
Country Superstars: Video Hits 2004 Video short Himself Archive Footage
CMT: 100 Greatest Music Videos 2004 TV Movie Himself Archive Footage