Kix Brooks

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 --

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.

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 hol