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| Henry Williams | 03 Feb 2025 | 01:27:31 | |
| Scott Sean White | 30 Jan 2025 | 01:31:53 | |
| The Hatton's Christmas Special | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:10:48 | |
| Bonus Episode: Chris Cunningham Update | 25 Nov 2022 | 00:12:10 | |
Quick update on what Chris has been up to and a little story behind his new song Pray For Me. | |||
| Brayden Stewart | 21 Nov 2022 | 01:43:26 | |
Brayden Stewart is an artist out of Scurry, TX, a small town right outside of the DFW area. He is only 17 years old and on his most recent album, “Years Spent Alone!” performed all of the instruments and vocals that you hear! He is influenced by a very wide variety of music that ranges anywhere from The Smiths, Tyler Childers, and Alice In Chains. He will be performing around the DFW area, so if you get a chance to see him, come on out!!!
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| Jonah Miles | 14 Nov 2022 | 01:31:49 | |
Jonah Miles started his artist career early with his performance on America's Got Talent at the young age of 13. Jonah began playing guitar at age 12 and signing by the time he was 15. Fast forwarding to his formative years at Texas’s finest art school Houston School of Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA); it was abundantly clear that music would never leave the horizon as his number one goal. Jonah has opened as a support act for regional and national recording artists such as Brian Black, Sundance Head, John Conlee, and Roger Creager. The rest of 22 is only looking brighter with co-bills alongside incredible artist such as Clay Walker, Jack Ingram, Artemis Pyle, and Big and Rich. Jonah Miles is currently charting in the Top 100 of the Texas Regional Chart with his song "Houston, Here I Come". Jonah has honed his vintage sound while embracing his new flavor on traditional roots. Whether a private party, corporate event or festival, Jonah Miles is sure to put on an amazing show.
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| Ryder Grimes | 07 Nov 2022 | 01:31:29 | |
Born and raised in the rural Northeast Texas town of Poetry (Population 2,069), Ryder Grimes was raised up doing things the country way. On stage, since he was 11 years old, Ryder grew up with burning love and passion for country music. Whether it was his mom playing it in the kitchen or his dad playing it on stage, Ryder fell in love with it from the start. After years of learning from his inspirations, Ryder began to sing, play and write songs of his own, just like his hero’s. Now as an adult, Ryder is doing everything he grew up dreaming about. Throughout the last year, he has spent numerous hours in the studio with Texas Country Legend, personal inspiration and good friend Deryl Dodd. Deryl produced the project along side fellow producer Bart Rose, owner of Fort Worth Sound Recording Studios. The EP, set to be released in late November with the first single coming in Mid-October, is said to be a hot one with a full run of show dates and radio tours coming along with it. Backed by his band, Ryder Grimes is traveling to new towns every weekend playing big shows for a number of people and sharing the stage with national acts such as Max Stalling, Deryl Dodd, Jake Worthington, Logan Samford and Giovannie and the Hired Guns just to name a few. | |||
| Jackson Reddy | 31 Oct 2022 | 01:24:28 | |
Jackson Reddy, born in Mechanicsville, VA and transplanted into Fort Worth at a young age is a fiery new musician in the Texas scene. Jackson has always had a love for all kinds of music ranging from bluegrass, alternative, southern rock, and Texas country. He’s been playing guitar for a little over 9 years now, after his first live music experience he fell in love and pestered his mom for a guitar. Jackson played his first open mic in late 2020 when a friend forced him out to the event. After getting over fearing the crowd his love for music grew and grew until he started getting gigs. Jackson has two studio singles released on all platforms. His first song titled “Love You Better” and second “Dance Floor Dreams”. Jackson is working on an upcoming project and anticipates its release in early 2023. Another goal of Jackson’s for 2023 is to start doing full band shows. | |||
| Jennifer O'Grady | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:46:24 | |
Hi, my name is Jennifer O’Grady, I’m from Caddo Mills Texas. | |||
| Mason Marek | 17 Oct 2022 | 01:34:08 | |
Mason Marek is the embodiment of a true-blooded, blue-collared artist and musician. From New Ulm, Texas, Mason grew up playing with his grandpa, Gaylen, across the state. Early on, he began writing short stories while surrounded by true, genuine Texas Country Music. This storytelling passion would one day become the foundation for his songwriting. After the passing of his grandfather, Mason’s love for playing faded as he lost the one who introduced him to music. During this period, he would have to deal with the loss of several other close family members. After he graduated, he began to find music again and rediscovered his passion. However, death would come again as his best friend of 17 years suddenly passed away. This time, however, it would be different. The music stayed and helped Mason cope with the losses he’s experienced. He began to express his feelings in his lyrics and decided to record his songs as a symbol of starting a new chapter in life. | |||
| Mark Allan Atwood | 10 Oct 2022 | 01:27:02 | |
"You see, what had happened was..." I'm from Ennis, Texas. The Neel and Getzendaner sides of my family helped settled Ellis County, and the Templetons and Atwoods were in Ennis before it was a town. Given the lofty expectations that came along with that, I gotta say I reckon I've been somewhat of a disappointment. Fast forward to the summer of 1980, when you could find me at a few different songwriter haunts in the Lower Greenville area of Dallas, watching, learning, listening, and playing my own compositions (which frankly weren't that great back then), and zeroing in on what I wanted my life's work to be, without a clue how to make that happen. I'm still kinda clueless about how to do that, honestly. At that time it was called folk music, because that was the catch-all genre before "Americana" was invented. I spent the next seven years doing this type of thing, as well as serving as a sideman, rhythm guitarist/ background vocalist in a number of country bands, and fronting one of my own. I learned lessons from every one of those experiences; some of them good, all of them necessary. In 1987 I was recruited to sing "hair metal," though that ain't what we called it then, by a band my brother was playing drums for. Over the next 10 years I fronted two successful, fun bands during the halcyon days of the Dallas Metal Scene, paled around with those Abbott boys, and Dave Williams, (RIP to all three), opened for many of the platinum selling artists of the genre across Texas, and was certain I was gonna be a rockstar. I was wrong, obviously, but I sure had a lot of fun. And I'm still around to talk about it, so there's that. In 1999 I took a job in the Texas Hill Country in a small town where I knew no one, to get my then 3-yr old out of the gang infested area of DFW we were living in, to give her a "hometown" to grow up in, and to heal from a busted marriage. Music got placed on the back burner for the next several years, though you could find me on a stage in Austin now and then singing a couple of tunes with a friend's band, or shamelessly showing off at local karaoke, or showing up somewhere in the Hill Country with a guitar hoping to sit in here and there. I was doing what I thought I was supposed to. Music was replaced by various hobbies and bad habits. In 2006 I started actively writing songs again, and in 2008 I walked into Timbre Lodge Studios and began work on my first, full-length record under my own name, titled How Country, which was released in late 2009. That album brought me lifelong music family relationships that hold up to this day, and garnered me the 2010 Texas Music Award for Rising Star of the Year (a title that my mom enjoyed ribbing me about at my advanced age, compared to the normally more youthful artists that award was given to). In 2011, my friend and co-writer Heath Childs and I released Atwood-Childs Trading Pains, also recorded at Timbre Lodge, a dark 14-song acoustic record of songs just like you'd expect to find, judging by the title. Notably, it included the first versions ever released of Dead Man, Anyone Listening and Home (later recorded by Brimstone), and crowd favorite Grace And Whiskey (penned by Heath). In 2012 and 2013, as Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone, I released Burned At The Crossroads and Alive & Well, respectively, which were both recorded at Dave Perceful's famous Yellow Dog Studios, under the masterful production hand of Adam Odor. In 2013 I received the TMA for Male Vocalist of the Year (because Dave Fenley didn't make a record the year before - he'd won three years in a row, and rightly so), and in 2014 we were named Live Band of the Year (Alive & Well was a half studio/half live album). I moved from Fort Worth to South Padre Island in the first week of 2016, and immediately took up what turned into a 6-year residency at a bayside bar. In the 6.5 years since I've played over 1,000 shows on the island and by even a low guess | |||
| Hayden Hilliard | 03 Oct 2022 | 01:13:42 | |
Upstart Hayden Hilliard is a Fort Worth native but resides in a small north texas town called Justin. His love for music started at a young age when he was introduced to the Texas Red Dirt Scene with artist like: Turnpike Troubadours, Cody Jinks, Brandon Rhyder, Daryl Dodd, Stoney Larue and many more. He has been playing guitar and singing for just under 2 years and is all self taught. Hayden has a full band and is currently searching for more full band gigs. He played his first open mic in early 2020 and he hasn’t looked back since, in this short amount of time Hayden has gained quiet a bit of success. He has been nominated for the Texas Country Music Association’s (18 & under New emerging artist of the year) and will be on the Red Carpet at Billy Bobs in November. He also just released his second single “Better Off Dead” a mysterious head banger sounding tune perfect for the spookiness of Halloween season, and just a great song in general. His First single titled “Indian Woman” is about Hayden’s brother whom he lost at birth. He wrote this song with the Indian woman representing his brother spirit and how he is always with him. Indian Woman has accumulated over 27,000 streams and made it on the Texas music Spotify chart at #38. We are approaching the one year anniversary of the song on October 22nd. Hayden’s journey is freshly cut and he’s got a long one to go, support him by following his social media here: | |||
| Gus Clark | 26 Sep 2022 | 01:28:22 | |
At the tender age of eighteen, the Seattle-born crooner Gus Clark hit out to explore the United States with a backpack and a mandolin, cutting his teeth playing on the street and traveling by freight train or the kindness of those still bold enough to pick up a hitchhiker. Emerging over ten years later as an accomplished multi-instrumentalist (guitar, accordion, mandolin, and more), he now pays beautiful homage to an ultra-deep well of golden-era American music traditions, ranging from pre-WWII blues to 1960s Nashville honky tonk. In a voice that combines unique sincerity with pitch-perfect emotive richness, Clark delivers classic barn-burners, good-time dance tunes, bittersweet heartbreak ballads, and his own originals. His remarkable tenor and powerful musical presence are guaranteed to both wrench hearts and propel listeners onto the dance floor, whether Clark performs solo or backed by his rock-solid band. Over the years, Clark has proved himself as a staple of the Seattle music scene, frequenting the area's renowned country dance bars and Americana venues and lighting up its largest festivals with a range of projects. A regular guest vocalist at tribute nights and charity events, he's shared the stage with contemporary greats and up-and-comers such as Charlie Crockett, Pokey LaFarge, Eilen Jewell, Cactus Blossoms, Jeremy Pinnell, Whitney Rose, Easy Leaves, and Jaime Wyatt. He’s a regular touring member of the outlaw party-country band Country Lips, contributing on accordion, vocals, and mandolin. For a decade now, Clark has also made music - an unmatchable mix of early jazz, jug-band, country, blues, old-time, Cajun, klezmer and originals - with his "musical sibling,” the Virginia-raised fiddle virtuoso and singer/songwriter Annie Ford. The dynamic duo's sweet harmonies have won hearts in humble living rooms, on street corners, on the grand stages of old vaudeville theaters, and far beyond. | |||
| Ryder Grimes Christmas Special | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:13:39 | |
| Mike Graham | 19 Sep 2022 | 01:20:23 | |
Mike Graham's earliest songs were noticeably shaped by the energy buried in the flatlands and oilfields of West Texas. Born in Pecos, raised in and around Dumas, Big Spring, Midland and Odessa, Texas, it's not surprising that his debut album (1999) was titled "Just West of Nowhere". Although his musical influences include Rodney Crowell, James McMurtry, Springsteen, Steve Earle and Townes Van Zandt - Guy Clark, Delbert McClinton, Joe Ely, and Butch Hancock (all from West Texas) are on the list as well. Mike's second album titled "Find You a Highway" (2001) was produced by Larry Joe Taylor and includes several more West Texas influenced songs. His third release, "Bad Ideas" (2003), was produced by legendary guitarist, songwriter, and member of the Lost Gonzo Band John Inmon. The whiskey-soaked heartland rock record was well-received and got significant airplay on Texas radio as well as on Sirius/XM's Outlaw Country station. After touring just about every club, honky-tonk, and festival in Texas and beyond for almost a decade, Mike retired from the music business in 2006 to focus on his new family and generally becoming a grown-up. In 2020, with more time on his hands and a batch of unrecorded songs, Mike called on his former bandmates Bracken Hale, Corby Schaub, and Derek Groves, plus Heather Stalling, Geoff Queen, Courtney Patton, and Chris Schlotzhauer. The result is a seven song EP "Sunset/Sunrise". It was released in November of 2020. The self-explanatory first track is titled "Good to be Back". Whether alone or alongside some of the best songwriters working today, Mike is very glad to be back writing and performing his songs. | |||
| Pug Johnson | 12 Sep 2022 | 01:43:14 | |
PUG JOHNSON AND THE HOUNDS AMERICANA Pug Johnson and The Hounds hail from the Golden Triangle region of Southeast Texas, and their sound reflects the blend of musical influences that have converged there. Johnson met Southpaw Smitty in 2017 who took it upon himself to form a band for the young writer in early 2018. The original lineup featured Chris Webb on drums, Zach Edd on bass, and Southpaw on guitar, mandolin, and banjo. The band began learning the list of songs that Johnson had written since the dismantling of his first project Slow Rollin' Lows as well as the list of covers that he had reimagined into his own arrangements. That same year, the band went into Four Eyes Studios in Beaumont, TX and recorded their first single “Calling My Name” under the guidance of producer/engineer Ryan Johnson. The following year, The Hounds would revisit Four Eyes twice more to record “Johnny” and “Back to Austin.” 2019 also found the Hounds adding drummer Chris Cropper and trombonist Andrew Rhoads to the lineup. In the shit show that was 2020, the Hounds were unable to be as active as anticipated and yielded only one single in October of that year with “Coyote Ken Tucky and the Navajo Bucky and Their Perilous Journey Through Corsicana, TX in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand Eighteen.” This release gave listeners a glimpse into the humor that lives and breathes within the band as well as highlighted their varying musical influences. | |||
| Kade Isakson | 05 Sep 2022 | 01:33:00 | |
Americana to Grunge inspired music from the Rockies. Kade Isakson is a traveling one man band from Inkom, Idaho. Driven by blues grooves, hard rock and acoustic guitar. There’s a little bit of somethin’ to hear, for everyone to enjoy! | |||
| Bad Boy Leroy | 29 Aug 2022 | 01:38:02 | |
A Singer / Songwriter from Texas Combining energetic performance with electrifying guitar playing, Bad Boy Leroy is an influential Musician mixing Red Dirt Country with a lot of Rock and Blues. Since embarking on his career he, has entranced fans with his signature electrifying Rocking / Blues sound. Lifetime Member of the Texas Country Music Association On July 8, 2022 Bad Boy Leroy became a lifetime member of the Texas Country Music Association. After years of searching for a place to call home, "I am proud to call TCMA my new home. Having connections to resources in the music industry is essential for an artist to be successful and TCMA has all of the proper resources available." Bad Boy Leroy recorded his debut album in Nashville TN. Using Dave Bechtel as his producer, together they were able to make this album with a country sound, with a little Texas blues. October 2021 Bad Boy Leroy released Bluesman in October of 2021 as a single to online streaming outlets. Bluesman is Bad Boy Leroy's most successful release to date. | |||
| Songbird Jones | 22 Aug 2022 | 01:50:10 | |
The art of crafting a song from scratch and then singing that same song to an audience is the beautiful challenge keeping Songbird Jones inspired. The communication that happens from hand to pen to paper and then from guitar strings to singing to listening ears is a place where they find their home. Soulful vocals, rich harmonies and thoughtful lyrics set Songbird Jones apart from the crowd. From New York to Europe and destinations in between — Matt and friends bring an array of experiences into a live performance full of earthiness, fun, and heartfelt warmth. The past two years Matt released two EPs that mark time and spotlight the new additions to his family. The Jubilee Waltz (2019) and Jotman (2021) are projects composed of three songs each, for and about his daughter Jubilee and son Jotham. | |||
| Teague Brothers | 15 Aug 2022 | 01:14:22 | |
An Americana Folk Country Rock group led by U.S. Army & Song Writer veteran front man, John Teague. John Teague grew up in a family of farmers, saddle makers, construction workers and veterans. His blue-collar background taught him the value of hard work and the rewards that come from personal accomplishment. John—who runs a humble ranch and construction company in his hometown of Winnie, TX with his wife Desirae — he also is an Army veteran, having served a four-year stint that included a life-changing tour of duty in Iraq. The Teague Brothers Band's 2019 debut album Harvest Day earned widespread acclaim from critics and fans, and the tracks "Coyote", "Rainbow Bridge", and "Fingers and Thumbs" became surprise regional hits. On the Teague Brothers Band's new single “American Folk Song” John's emotionally precise songwriting explores the trials and triumphs of real life. While songwriting has earned John a reputation as one of the Lone Star state's most skilled young artists, the Teague Brothers Band have earned the loyalty of fans thru high-energy live performances. "Don't Want To Go Home", landed the Teague Brothers Band at number 2 on multiple Texas Charts. "We love playing music people can dance to, but we also do a little more rock 'n' roll," Teague asserts. "We fit-in in dancehalls, larger concerts, and listening rooms. Wherever they'll let us through the door." Their show is high-energy, boot stomping fun for all. Whether you're their for the message or the music, the Teague Brothers Band deliver on both. Teague and his bandmates are on the road and building on their prior successes every week. "I take a lot of pride in what we're doing," Teague concludes, " and I don't give up easy." John Teague - Vocals / Guitar / Harmonica - From Winnie TX Ryan Cobb - Bass Guitar - From Port Neches TX Kyle Villarreal - Lead Guitar / Vocals - From Trinity TX A.J. Hoffmann - Fiddle / Vocals - From La Grange TX Jerremy Hall - Drums - From Austin TX | |||
| Billie Jo | 08 Aug 2022 | 01:37:04 | |
A proud native of Texas, Billie Jo is a singer, songwriter, and recording artist blending traditional country vocals with honest songs. Billie Jo is well on her way of establishing herself as one of Texas country’s upcoming artists to watch. She has won numerous singing competitions and continues to make a name for herself. Her accomplishments have led her to open for legendary acts such as Gene Watson, Linda Davis, Barbara Fairchild, and The Oakridge Boys. A personal highlight for her was opening for Ray Price, an artist she remembers listening to with her grandparents who is one of her biggest inspirations. Other artists she has opened for include Justin Moore, Wade Bowen, Pat Green, Stoney LaRue, Roger Creager, Sam Riggs, Bryan White, Jerrod Niemann, Josh Abbott and many others. Coming up in June she will be opening for one of her all time favorites “Diamond Rio” in Fredericksburg Tx. Most recently she was featured on “Real Country” tv show where she filmed for a month in Nashville and was hand picked by Shania Twain to compete on her team. She made top 14 on that show. She has also been on The Voice and American Idol. Billie Jo released her first country single back in October of 2018 called “Favorite Place To Be” That song was nominated for Song of the Year in 2019 at the Texas Country Music Awards where she was also nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year! Her current single out is called “Redneckin’ which now has over 26,000 streams on Spotify and was Top 5 on the Texas Internet Radio Charts. | |||
| Luke LaPrade | 01 Aug 2022 | 01:55:06 | |
The Luke LaPrade Band is a new band out of East Texas that is taking the Texas music scene by storm. Performances are a killer mix of Texas Country, Americana, and Southern Rock sure to entertain any crowd with great song writing, sweet harmonies, ripping guitar solos, and a beat that keeps the dance floor packed. - Joseph Drew | |||
| Dusty Moats | 25 Jul 2022 | 01:34:54 | |
TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST Over the last 20 years, Dusty has crafted his unmistakable sound playing in the Honky Tonks and Country Dance Clubs of Texas and throughout the country. He has shared the stage and opened for many incredible artists including Alan, Jackson, Kenny Chesney, Gary Allan, Toby Keith, STYX, BB King, Stoney LaRue, Pat Green, and so many more. Dusty’s love for writing and performing began at an early age as he watched his mother perform and work with a variety of well-known country/pop acts herself. Dusty is extremely passionate about making music that is relatable, memorable, and can be enjoyed by all ages - and it shows! Whether it is Acoustic or Full band, Covers or Originals, the dynamic and energetic performance keeps the crowd engaged, either moving on the dance floor or on the edge of their seats!! SUCCESS ON TEXAS RADIO!!! Dusty's debut single "LOVED BY YOU" was released to rave reviews in July 2021 and got to #48 on the Texas Country Music Charts. It stayed in the charts for 24 weeks until it was put into recurrent status the first week of Feburary 2022. His 2nd Single "EVERYONE KNOWS" got to #19 on on the Texas Internet Radio Chart and #83 on the Texas Country Music Chart. They are both continuing to rise. His new hit single "HOLDIN' ON" was released in April 22, 2022 and is currently climbing on all four Texas Music Charts! | |||
| Terry Tanner Update | 18 Jul 2022 | 01:48:10 | |
OUTLAW KINDA STUFF - "COUNTRY WITH AN EDGE" Terry is a United States Army Veteran with multiple tours to Southwest Asia and recently retired after serving 20 active duty. He grew up surrounded by music. Influenced by a wide variety of music from artists such as; Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, George Jones, and George Strait. Not to mention all the other genres of music like the Doobie Brothers, 38 Special, The Eagles, James Taylor, Bob Seger, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Terry’s 2017 album release “Cracked Windshield” produced 2 top ten singles “Cracked Windshield” and “As Good As It Gets” on the European Country Charts. All songs on the “Outlaw Kinda Stuff” Album were written by Terry and produced by a Dallas native; Ric Web @ Ric Web Productions. Terry has had the opportunity to open and play in some very cool venues to include the stage of The Grand Ole Opry House, the Millennium Dome in England and spent many years in Nashville chasing down this country music dream. He has co-written with some of the best writers out there and looks forward to writing the next song. Terry served as an Army Chief Warrant Officer three with 20 years of service and very much looking forward to the next chapter of his career playing music full-time. While serving on active duty makes it a challenge to keep a band together and well-rehearsed it also is a great way to build a fan base all over the world. Terry's new project is career changing and is looking forward to the opportunities to play around Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and anywhere that wants to hear his music. "Outlaw Kinda Stuff" his new single will be release in early 2021, look for it on all digital platforms (Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, etc). Terry is really looking forward to visiting all the regional radio stations and playing a few live tunes for you all….. | |||
| Payton Ryley Christmas Special | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:07:18 | |
| Cody Cresswell | 11 Jul 2022 | 01:18:36 | |
Cody Cresswell is a singer/songwriter from Greenville, Texas with original releases including his newest single “Sinner’s Serenade”. Cody is known for his ability to create a distinct vocal interpretation of the lyrics he writes and sings. It is a refreshingly unique attribute. If you are a Live Music fan, you must come out and enjoy the creative and captivating works of Cody Cresswell. | |||
| Travis Smith | 04 Jul 2022 | 01:37:13 | |
| Travis Smith - By the numbers. | |||
| Andi Holleman | 27 Jun 2022 | 01:49:36 | |
At age 22, Andi picked up an old acoustic guitar after she had her son so she could write her own songs and sing to her new born. Even though she had been singing her whole life, singing while playing the guitar quickly went from a hobby to a passion. Andi wrote and wrote and then wrote some more. As the music and lyrics poured out of her, she performed across Southern Texas in festivals and fairs. Spending some time as a musician in the few years following, it never became full time. Her life as a single mom, raising her son and working full time kept her very busy. It was the life she wanted and loved with no regrets. Andi was born and raised in the Houston area. Her Texas roots run deep. The love she has for the Texas Hill Country started at the age of 6 when she took her first trip to the Frio River. Although Andi has traveled and lived in other places throughout her adulthood, her goal was to get back to Texas and play her music! In 2015, Andi moved back to Texas! After a quick trip to New Braunfels from North Dakota, where she lived at the time, she decided that New Braunfels needed to be her new home. And after a visit to Gruene Hall where she watched local singer/songwriters perform, she knew without a doubt, she could come to Texas and perform her music again, only in big ways this time. Today, this Texas native is now performing originals and covers full time across the central Texas and surrounding areas. She is making up for lost time and making a name for herself in big ways as her journey continues! Throughout 2021 and 2022, Andi has performed at the San Antonio rodeo, performed a set at Gruene Hall and has opened for amazing Texas recording artists like Courtney Patton and Zac Wilkerson (and more booked in the near future). She is currently in the studio recording with seasoned producer Keith Davis and other talented Texas musicians. She, along with 3 talented girls (Alli Mattice, Kelany Brent and Kayla Jane) started a new female quartet known as The Billie Jeans. Andi performs full time as a Solo, duo, trio or full band, depending on venue needs. Hire her for a big stage, a small acoustic stage or a private party! This girl is going places and doesn't plan on quitting anytime soon! Follow her on all social media platforms to see where her journey leads. | |||
| Jason Kyle Wickens | 20 Jun 2022 | 01:38:47 | |
Denton based, Texas A&M Grad, Jason Kyle Wickens reminds us all where country music came from. With his deep baritone voice and poetic lyrics, you'll be sure to find Country the way it was meant to be heard! Taking inspiration from the likes of Jason Boland, Robert Earl Keen and others; Jason Kyle Wickens is a music force to be reckoned with. He has opened for numerous recording artists across Texas such as Casper McWade, Cody Joe Hodges and Nashville-Based songwriter, Tom McElvain. His first single, "Can't Let Her Go" is a perfect blend of classic country and everything in between! From ballads to love songs to boot steppers; JKW has a little bit for everyone! | |||
| Left Arm Tan | 13 Jun 2022 | 02:13:22 | |
Left Arm Tan comes full circle in 2022. The band that took its name from the Wilco song Monday returns with a new album produced by Ken Coomer of Wilco. The album, Undefeated (May 20, 2022), is a work with purpose. Featuring genre bending songs that blend Alternative, Americana and influences from the 70’s and 80’s, it is a rock album that refuses to compromise. An album hell bent on delivering the goods. LAT is comprised of Brian Lee (vocals, guitar), Daniel Hines (guitar, vocals), Shawn Light (guitar, vocals), Joseph Lopez (bass), Tim Manders (drums, vocals) and Mark Belding (trumpet/steel guitar). LAT released their first CD, Jim, in 2010 and the opening track Wish quickly won Song of the Year from Saving Country Music. Their follow up EP Thurm established them as a band to watch. But it was 2013’s release, Alticana, described by Routes and Branches as “nothing less than one of the brightest, most tuneful albums of 2013,” that established Left Arm Tan as a true critics favorite in the US and Europe. The band has continued their “twangy, almost mystical romanticism” (No Depression) with the critically acclaimed albums Lorene (2016), El Camino (2018), and Left Arm Tan (2020). In a world beset by pandemics, free streaming, and apathy, it’s good to know one band remains Undefeated. Or as Ernest Hemingway said it, “Man (or a band) is not made for defeat…A man can be destroyed but not defeated.” Old Man and the Sea. 1952 LAT will be touring in the United States and United Kingdom during 2022. For more information contact booking@leftarmtan.com | |||
| Alli Mattice & Eric Langenhahn | 06 Jun 2022 | 01:19:52 | |
Alli Mattice and Eric Langenhahn are both seasoned musicians who met through the thriving music scene in New Braunfels, TX. Eric has been in many bands, is sales rep for Fender and previously Takamine, Ovation and Hamer Guitars, and has an unrelenting passion for music. Alli was raised in a home that not only hosted singer songwriters, but were additionally sure to take her to concerts and festivals, even if it required a chat with somebody to get this little girl in to hear the music. From childhood, she could not stop singing and making noise. Decades later Eric and Alli would run into each other whilst making noise and, Needless to say, it was “love at first listen.” Prior to Alli’s wedding week, her former guitar player needed to call it quits, and Alli had not only an isle to walk down, but 3 gigs in the following week that needed to be filled. Her steady band (Alli Mattice Band) needed a temporary guitar player, so Alli reached out to Eric whom she had seen play around town and admired his musicianship. Eric agreed to save the day, but just temporarily as he was obliged to other bands and projects. After our quick practices prior to some big performances, Eric did not want the music relationship to be temporary and they became a team. Alli is known for her soulful, strong, and groovy vocals, and Eric is known for his supportive and tactful rhythm guitar as well as his dancing lead guitar solos that will send your mind and body on a rocketship into the heart of the song. For 3 years, Alli, Eric, and Jake Koenig (groovy and absolute fun to watch drummer) have played together in the Alli Mattice Band and can promise you eclectic and soulful covers and originals. They are currently working on, writing and recording new original songs that they cannot wait to share with the world. | |||
| A. Wright | 30 May 2022 | 01:39:10 | |
Texas singer/songwriter/guitar-slinger A. Wright has been hitting it hard over the last 9 years. Since the age of 16, he's racked up numerous accolades ranging from opening for country legends Steve Wariner and Johnny Lee, Blues Artist Carolyn Wonderland, playing along side Texas Blues legends Alan Haynes and Jackie Newhouse (ex-Stevie Ray Vaughan), to playing all around Texas (San Antonio, Austin, San Angelo, Boerne/Sisterdale, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Fredricksburg, Bend, Llano, etc.) and competing in the International Blues Challenge twice (Memphis, TN) (Band category in 2017 and Solo/Duo Semifinalist in 2020) represeting the San Angelo Blues Society. He currently has two releases with his first release “The Way That I Am” coming out in 2018 and the newest release “Acoustic” being released in late 2021. His music is an amalgamation of Blues, Country, Rock, Folk, Americana, etc. You’ll see him around playing solo shows or going electric with the band. This is episode may or may not contain adult content such as strong language, references to smoking, alcohol, sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll. You'll just have to listen to find out. The statements and views of the musician do not necessarily reflect the views of Gotta Love Texas Music. | |||
| Hayden Haddock | 23 May 2022 | 01:57:23 | |
Haddock’s diligent nature mixed with his traditional, authentic style of country music has quickly solidified his spot as a staple in the Red Dirt Country scene. Gearing up to release a string of new singles with hit producer/songwriter and Haddock's manager Trent Willmon (Cody Johnson, Eric Church, Randy Houser, Little Big Town) at the helm, the young talent is on an unprecedented path. Haddock recently released the first taste of new music in nearly 2 years with “Wind It Down” and “Better Than Your Memory”, and is slated to release a collaboration with Jon Wolfe in the coming months. The new project follows Haddock's early 2020 Red Dirt Texas album release which has produced 3 Top 15 Texas Country singles. The Texas A&M Senior clocks more than 150 tour dates a year and has recently opened for artists including Randall King, Steve Wariner, Kevin Fowler, Casey Donahew, Roger Creager and more. Currently boasting more than 3 million streams, Haddock has tracks featured on Spotify’s Texas Music Now, Apple Music’s Don’t Mess With Texas and Amazon Music’s Texas Forever playlists. Haddock further solidified his trajectory when he was awarded New Male Vocalist of the Year at the leading Texas award show, the 2020 T3R Awards. Haddock’s 10-track, sophomore album entitled Red Dirt Texas, features five songs co-written by Haddock and chart-topping songwriters including Willmon, Kevin Fowler, David Lee Murphy, Terry McBride, Tommy Karlas, John Pierce, Jim Collins and more. Upon its January 2020 release, Red Dirt Texas reached No. 39 on the iTunes Country albums chart. The “Red Dirt Texas” music video made its world premiere on Billboard and has racked up more than 450K views across all platforms. Staying true to his Texas roots, Haddock recently announced a partnership with award-winning Texas based distillery, Texas Ranger Whiskey. Some may be surprised to find out that Haddock is only 22-years-old as he has a musical instinct well beyond his years and sites influences from George Strait, Eric Church, Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi and Clay Walker. When Haddock is not juggling classes and tour dates, the avid outdoorsman spends time hunting, fishing and experimenting on his Traeger grill. Having been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at a young age, Haddock works with several organizations to help spread awareness of the disease and is an advocate/speaker for JDRF. https://www.instagram.com/haydenhaddockmusic/ https://twitter.com/Hayden_Haddock https://www.youtube.com/c/HaydenHaddockMusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/5p0bBvnrdTP0HeZWLIZJQL | |||
| Jeff Canada | 16 May 2022 | 02:02:24 | |
There’s a reason kids in small towns listen to songs about getting out. If you roll up 59 North outside of Houston, past all the suburbs and the strip malls, you’ll eventually hit Splendora, TX. It was in this blink-and-you’ll-miss-it-town where Jeff Canada first picked up the guitar, playing alongside his Grandpa and Uncle. After sidelining his dream for ten years to raise a family, Canada picked his guitar back up and ventured into the Houston cover scene, quickly carving out a niche with his unapologetic stage antics, biting comedy, and unmatched work ethic. An audience of rabid regulars followed, but it wasn’t until 2018 that he finally found the voice he’d been struggling to get out in all those years of covering other people. It was a hell of a year. His marriage ended, followed by the death of his mother, and something finally cracked in the 6’3” Splendora boys otherwise tough exterior. “I wan ted to write a real, honest record,” Canada says. “Every line on paper is a line on my face, things I’ve lived. I could not have written this album ten, or even five years ago.” Those songs would become Wishin’ Well, his first solo LP, and the foundation for an entirely new iteration of Jeff Canada as both a performer and a human being. This version isn’t running from anything. “I took a long hard look in the mirror and realized that it was mostly because of my own decisions,” he says. And that self-awareness explains why he can sin about the darkest moments in his life with a spark in his eye. It also explains why he’s since shared the stage with Stoney Larue, Chad Prather, Shane Smith and the Saints, Kevin Fowler, Cody Canada, Kody West, and sold out the legendary Texas listening room, Dosey Doe on his solo first appearance. This is episode may or may not contain adult content such as strong language, references to smoking, alcohol, sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll. You'll just have to listen to find out. The statements and views of the musician do not necessarily reflect the views of Gotta Love Texas Music. | |||
| Jeff Vaughn | 09 May 2022 | 01:50:58 | |
In this episode of Gotta Love Texas Music, we sit down with Jeff Vaughn. He is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. What a great voice and ability to tell a story through his songs. | |||
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| Payton Howie | 02 May 2022 | 01:22:21 | |
With backwoods bathed vocals and bona fide southern swagger, Payton Howie is leading the next generation of redneck women. Branded as the ultimate ‘All American Girl’ by Scenes Media, Howie unapologetically embodies the untamed tradition that country music was built on, and she’s hellbent on bringing her own grit to the honky tonk. Not many can say they’ve shared the stage with the likes of Carrie Underwood, and Howie is one of even fewer who can say they were handpicked to do so at the age of 5; while other kids were learning how to ride a bike, she was teaching people to expect the unexpected whenever they hear the name Payton Howie. Her singles “Freedom”, "Never Go Home", and "Country Before Me" are featured on several of Spotify’s sought after editorial playlists and her debut EP, "Youngblood", has attained over a million streams across platforms. The accompanying music video for "Never Go Home" shows off her non-stop party attitude while the "Freedom" music video bleeds red, white, and blue. Having just released her newest single, "Jail and Jesus", Payton Howie is prepared to scorch country music with a brand that’s hers alone. | |||
| Devin Baize | 25 Apr 2022 | 01:10:11 | |
In this episode we are once again hanging out at Kim and David's house in New Braunfels. We sat down with an amazing musician, Devin Baize. Not often am I surprised when I go see someone perform, but Devin made quite an impression. | |||
| Michael Neumann | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:48:59 | |
In this episode we sit down with Michael Neumann in Gruene, TX. | |||
| Shawn Hart | 11 Apr 2022 | 01:37:20 | |
In this episode we sit down and talk with Shawn Hart in my sister's kitchen, thanks Kim and David for letting us use your place. This is episode may or may not contain adult content such as strong language, references to smoking, alcohol, sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll. You'll just have to listen to find out. The statements and views of the musician do not necessarily reflect the views of Gotta Love Texas Music. Podcasts: Modern Day Jesters & Unfolding Sevenfold | |||
| Jackson Randolph | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:52:52 | |
In this episode we sit down and talk with Jackson Randolph in our kitchen. This episode may or may not contain adult content such as strong language, references to smoking, alcohol, sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll. You'll just have to listen to find out. | |||
| Jason Herrin | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:43:43 | |
In this episode we talk with Jason Herrin live from the Rockett Cafe and Club. His first project was the Six Shooter Band from ’99-’06. They made one record with designer and music producer Alan Thomas. “Wave Goodbye”, the first and only single released on the record went to #38 on the Texas music charts. It later got them nominated for country band of the year and Jason was also nominated for songwriter of the year. They opened for many artists and bands such as David Allen Coe, Cooder Graw, Tommy Alverson, Jack Ingram, Honeybrowne, Deryl Dodd, Stoney LaRue, Billy Joe Shaver, and Big John Mills. Since ’06 Jason has been playing on his own and with the Jason Herrin Band. Playing multiple gigs a week. Putting in the time and honing his craft. Jason is an accomplished songwriter and can really tell a story through his music. Below are links to find Jason and his music. https://open.spotify.com/artist/1sFXQ1A2SMKQW8K3j6T2n6 https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jason-herrin-band/808586107 | |||
| Chris Cunningham | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:39:25 | |
This episode we sit down with Chris Cunningham in his living room and get to know him and his music a little better. Chris was born and raised in Forney, TX. He began playing music at 12, wrote his first song at 14, and played his first gig in a bar at 15. He continued to play all throughout high school, opening for names such as Deryl Dodd, JB and the Moonshine Band, and Bart Crow. Even with all of this exposure, he was not able to release his own songs to the world. Fast forward to September of 2021. He released his first two singles. “Meeting You” (which you will hear on this podcast), and “Something Real”. At that point, he was starting to be seen as what he always wanted, a recognized name as a Texas singer/songwriter. With 2022 just starting, he looks forward to providing new songs, meeting fans, and helping people through their hardest times through his music. Below are some ways to find Chris and his music. https://open.spotify.com/artist/7m1ILoG4XlwnN66yyP9D26?si=P47hr9xVTjyR55ebLgjfZw&nd=1 https://music.apple.com/us/album/long-damn-road-single/1586573003 | |||
| Gotta Love Texas Music Trailer | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:00:44 | |
An introduction into the world of Texas singer songwriters and the music they create. | |||
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