Category Archives: The Back Forty

The Back Forty: Tony Brown – Part 2

The Back Forty: Tony Brown – Part 2

Watch Part 2 of Kix’s visit with Tony Brown as they talk about his time as a musician with Elvis Presley and Emmylou Harris. And, Tony shares a few stories from his time as a label executive making moves that impacted the careers of Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett, and Patty Loveless.MORE

The Back Forty: Tony Brown – Part 1

The Back Forty: Tony Brown – Part 1

Watch Part 1 of Kix’s visit with producer Tony Brown as they reflect on their early days on Music Row, the popularity of writing “hooks,” Brooks & Dunn’s “Believe,” and the music Tony is working on now.MORE

The Back Forty: Kristin Chenoweth

The Back Forty: Kristin Chenoweth

Watch Kix’s interview with Kristin Chenoweth as they discuss her journey from Oklahoma to Broadway, how time alters your voice, and her new album For The Girls. MORE

The Back Forty: John Schneider

The Back Forty: John Schneider

Watch Kix’s interview with John Schneider as they discuss why he hit the brakes on his successful country career in the 1980s. John also talks about his ambitious project titled Odyssey and plays a couple of selections. MORE

The Back Forty: Shenandoah

The Back Forty: Shenandoah

Watch Kix’s interview with Marty Raybon and Mike McGuire of Shenandoah as they talk about getting the band back together and reflect on their time working with legendary producer Rick Hall.MORE

The Back Forty: Tracy Lawrence

The Back Forty: Tracy Lawrence

Watch Kix’s interview with Tracy Lawrence as they talk about Tracy’s new album Good Ole Days, his work with the Nashville Rescue Mission, and ’90s fashion choices.MORE

The Back Forty: Kenny Rogers

The Back Forty: Kenny Rogers

Watch Kix’s 2013 interview with Kenny Rogers. Kix talks with Kenny about the business of music, his relationship with Dolly Parton, and his iconic career.MORE

The Back Forty: The Doobie Brothers

The Back Forty: The Doobie Brothers

Watch Kix’s interview with The Doobie Brothers. We look back at this 2014 visit as the Doobies discuss their Southbound project and reflect on their career.MORE

The Back Forty: John Oates

The Back Forty: John Oates

Watch Kix’s interview with John Oates in The Back Forty. John reflects on his career as part of Hall & Oates, shares a few Christmas traditions and talks about working with The Time Jumpers on some new holiday music.MORE