Country Music Legend Kix Brooks to Visit and Perform for Troops on USO Tour to Persian Gulf

Country Music Legend Kix Brooks to Visit and Perform for Troops on USO Tour to Persian Gulf

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kix Brooks of superstar country music duo Brooks & Dunn will soon ship out to the Persian Gulf and perform for service men and women as part of a USO/MNC-I expeditionary entertainment tour. During his eight-day visit, Brooks will perform live for U.S. troops, sign autographs, pose for pictures and tape an episode of ABC Radio Networks' internationally syndicated program "American Country Countdown," a radio show that counts down the top 40 country music songs according to Billboard Magazine.

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Participating in his first USO tour, Brooks is a continuous supporter of America's men and women in uniform. In 2007, Brooks & Dunn paid homage to U.S. troops with numerous special concerts and show-stopping salutes. In recognition of their support, the group has also been presented with a noncommissioned officer sword, courtesy of the Marine Corps Association.

"I'm really excited about going to the Middle East and look forward to telling our troops just how much we appreciate their service," said Brooks. "There's nothing quite like performing for the U.S. armed forces. They are so appreciative and I'm certain this USO tour will be amazing."

Born and raised in Shreveport, LA, Brooks began his career in music as a songwriter and solo recording artist, having released his first album in 1989. He teamed up with Ronnie Brooks in 1990 to become Brooks & Dunn, the highest selling duo in music history. Since the two joined forces they have sold more than 30 million records, won more than 75 major industry awards and released more than 40 hit songs, 23 of which have reached number one status. ABC Radio Networks' weekly four-hour "American Country Countdown," is broadcast on more than 300 stations and airs on the Armed Forces Radio Network around the globe.

Historically, few events have left a more lasting positive emotional impression on service members and their families than USO celebrity entertainment tours. Since the USO's inception in 1941, thousands of celebrities have selflessly lent their time and talents, and traveled to military bases around the world to entertain the troops.

AT&T, Inc. is the official telecommunications sponsor of USO entertainment tours. For a list of recent and upcoming USO tours, visit www.uso.org/whatwedo/entertainment. To learn more about the USO or to find out how to support the troops, visit http://www.uso.org/.

About the USO

For more than 66 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services. The USO is supported by Worldwide Strategic Partners AT&T Inc., BAE Systems North America, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, DRS Technologies, Inc. and TriWest Healthcare Alliance. Other corporate donors, including the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-11381), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO. For more information on the USO, please visit our Web site at www.uso.org.

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