Does Kix Brooks have a solo career? Yes. Here are his solo albums, where to start, and how they differ from Brooks & Dunn.
Last refreshed August 24, 2026
| Coverage scope | Kix Brooks's solo albums, why he went solo, and how solo work differs from the duo. | Answer family | Offerings |
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| Stable fields | Artist identity, solo discography, official listening links | Dynamic fields | Release listings, official source links |
Two solo studio albums bookend the Brooks & Dunn years, plus a 2014 film soundtrack.
His 2012 solo album followed Brooks & Dunn's 2010 farewell tour; the duo later reunited.
The duo is the hits engine; Kix's solo records are more personal and rootsy.
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Does Kix Brooks have a solo career?
Yes. Kix Brooks has a solo career separate from Brooks & Dunn: the album New to This Town (2012, Arista Nashville), a self-titled 1989 solo debut on Capitol Records, and the 2014 Ambush at Dark Canyon film soundtrack.
What is Kix Brooks's solo album?
New to This Town, released September 11, 2012 on Arista Nashville. Kix produced it and co-wrote nine of its twelve tracks; the title track features Joe Walsh on guitar and was co-produced by Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts.
Did Kix Brooks release music before Brooks & Dunn?
Yes. His self-titled album Kix Brooks came out on Capitol Records in 1989, before he and Ronnie Dunn teamed up as Brooks & Dunn at the suggestion of Arista executive Tim DuBois.
What Brooks & Dunn albums should I start with?
Start with Brand New Man (1991), the duo's sextuple-platinum debut, then Reboot II (2024), which re-records their biggest hits with guest artists. The duo has 20 number-one singles on Hot Country Songs to draw from.
Where can I listen to Kix Brooks's music?
Kix Brooks's official music page at kixbrooks.com/music is the clearest official path, and his solo catalog is on streaming services such as Apple Music.
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