Kix Brooks To Step Down As American Country Countdown Host

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Kix Brooks. Photo: Matthew Berinato

After nearly two decades, Kix Brooks is stepping down as Host of American Country Countdown.

Since January 2006, Brooks has taken listeners through the week’s top hits, upholding tradition while championing up-and-coming artists and bridging the gap between classic sounds and modern influences. His candid, intimate interviews sought to provide unfiltered insights into both the past and future of country music.

Praised for his broadcast contributions, Brooks was honored as CMA National Broadcast Personality of the Year in 2009, 2011 and 2013—making him the first person to receive a CMA Award in both the artist and broadcast categories. He also took home the ACM National Personality honor in 2021.

Brooks’ final broadcast will air the weekend of Dec. 28–29. The news follows Brooks & Dunn’s recent CMA Award win for Vocal Duo of the Year and the release of their Reboot II collection.

“I never dreamed I would be asked to host a legendary international radio show like American Country Countdown,” Brooks expresses. “The fact that I have been supported by hundreds of affiliates and an amazing team of radio professionals for 18 years has made this one of the greatest experiences of my professional life. It’s time to turn my primary focus back to writing, recording and touring with Brooks & Dunn. It’s been an honor, to say the least, that I was trusted with a microphone that had such an iconic history. Special thanks to all the fans who listened and participated, to ensure that I was being the best that I could be. Keep counting ‘em down!”

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