X Men: "To be given the opportunity to take the reins on one of the longest-running, most successful, Country countdown shows in the world and sit in the same chair as Hall of Famers like the legendary Kix Brooks and the late, great Bob Kingsley, is a tremendous honor," says Cumulus KPLX/Dallas morning co-host Ryan Fox, who will take over as host of Westwood One's American Country Countdown Jan. 5. Current host Kix Brooks will step down after 18 years. Fox re-joined KPLX in 2022 (CAT 9/6/22), following nine years as afternoon host at Westwood One Hot Country. His previous stops include mornings at KKGO/Los Angeles and afternoons at KPLX. Reach him here.