MULTI-FACETED ENTERTAINER
KIX BROOKS DISHES UP MULTIPLE
NATIONAL TELEVISION APPEARANCES
THIS WEEK FOR RELEASE OF
“CELEBRATION-WORTHY” (AMERICAN PROFILE) COOKIN’ IT WITH KIX: THE ART
OF CELEBRATING AND THE FUN OF
OUTDOOR COOKING OUT TOMORROW
Brooks To Help Make “Cooking More of a Social
Event Than a Chore” (Rolling Stone) on Upcoming
Appearances Including TODAY, Fox & Friends and
GAC in Support of First-Ever Cookbook
Country music superstar Kix Brooks – one-half the best-selling duo in country music history Brooks & Dunn – reveals national television appearances surrounding the release of his first-ever cookbook, Cookin’ It With Kix: The Art of Celebrating and The Fun of Outdoor Cooking, available tomorrow, August 30th, through W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson.
Showcasing that he is “just as creative behind a grill as a microphone” (American Profile), Brooks will kick off Labor Day weekend in New York City by firing-up some of his signature dishes on TODAY this Thursday (9/1 on NBC) before hosting Travel & Leisure’s (www.facebook.com/travelandleisure) Facebook Live Chat (9/1 @ 1:30P CST). Brooks will next appear on Fox & Friends (9/2 on FOX) on Friday before returning to Nashville for an autograph book signing on Saturday at the Country Music Hall of Fame (9/3 @ 3P CST at 222 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203). Additionally, Brooks & Dunn will also serve as a highlight during the first-ever CMT Concert Of The Summer: Jason Aldean & Friends Live At LakeShake (9/3 on CMT @ 7P CST). Capping off his television appearances, Brooks will be on hand for GAC Playlist the following Tuesday (9/6).
Critics are already praising the multi-faceted entertainer’s Cookin’ It With Kix: The Art of Celebrating and The Fun of Outdoor Cooking as it “weaves tales ranging from his childhood in Louisiana to days on the road with Brooks & Dunn. It also has party planning tips and other advice for making cooking more of a social event than a chore” (Rolling Stone).
“Showcases his love of entertaining and his Southern roots. With more than 100 recipes, from gumbo and steak to beignets and cocktails, Cookin’ It with Kix serves up celebration-worthy ideas for any gathering.” – American Profile
“Brooks is taking his love of all things culinary to the pages with the release of his first cookbook. With more than 100 recipes featured alongside personal stories, ‘Kix Tips,’ and drink pairings, Brooks has every party, tailgate and holiday meal covered.” – Nashville Lifestyles
“His Louisiana heritage shines through in delectable dishes like Smashed Tater Salad, Corn Grit Waffles, Smothered Strip Steak, and more. Enjoy some good ole’ Southern fare that the whole family will applaud.” – QVC
“Conveys his Louisiana background through Cajun-inspired dishes and his love of the outdoors with plenty of grilling and backyard barbecue recipes.” – Taste of the South
“Many of the recipes are oriented toward outdoor cooking, but many of them can be converted for the stove or oven. In addition to main courses, ‘Cookin’ It with Kix’ has chapters on side dishes, sauces and condiments, desserts and libations. Throughout the book, he encourages readers to experiment.” – The Advocate
“The cookbook has more than 100 family recipes, many with the flair of his Louisiana heritage of hot sauces and outdoor meals, plus his favorites of duck gumbo and beignets.” – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Written with long-time radio producer and friend Donna Britt, the upcoming book includes over 100 recipes showcasing Brooks’ passion for all types of outdoor cooking, oftentimes with a flare of his Louisiana heritage highlighted, in family recipes alongside personal stories. From side dishes to desserts, cocktails to hot sauces and duck gumbo to beignets, Brooks has created the perfect collection for get-togethers and easy entertaining.
In addition to his success as one-half of country music’s must successful duo of all time, Kix Brooks continues to his career as a solo touring/recording artist while simultaneously exploring new paths. The CMA Humanitarian award-winner’s extensive resume includes lead acting and film producer credits, three CMA “National Broadcast Personality of The Year” awards for American Country Countdown, a Cooking Channel series “Steak Out with Kix Brooks” and co-owner of Nashville’s award-winning winery Arrington Vineyards, which was just named the top Tennessee winery of the year for the third time by at the New York International Wine Festival. This year, the Nashville Entrepreneur Center recognized his diversified spectrum of success as he was inducted into the EC Hall of Fame. Brooks & Dunn will pick up the next leg of Reba, Brooks & Dunn Together In Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in November. For more information, visit www.kixbrooks.com.
