19 Mar 10 North Texas Music Showman Dies
Editor’s Note: The following story comes from WFAA-TV, Dallas. To see their complete video report, please visit
http://www.wfaa.com/news/entertainment/Performers-honor-country-music-starmaker-Johnnie-High-88498907.html.
ARLINGTON — The spotlight has been turned off on a North Texas music showman. Johnnie High died Wednesday at his home in Bedford after battling heart disease.
High’s Country Music Revue, which airs nationally in syndicated television, is credited with helping to launch the career of many artists — including LeAnn Rimes, the Dixie Chicks and Lee Ann Womack.
High was 80 years old.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Johnny High, Texas music
19 Mar 10 Box Tops Leader Dies Prior to Chance to Perform in Austin
The lead singer for the Box Tops died Wednesday in New Orleans, as the band prepared to perform at Austin’s South by Southwest Festival. Continue reading
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: South by Southwest
16 Mar 10 Shy Blakeman Reaches His Final Destination
Texas music singer-songwriter Shy Blakeman introduces a new blend of country. Continue reading
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Shy Blakeman, Texas music
16 Mar 10 Texas Music Showcase in Conroe Welcomes Vince Gill
Texas Music showcase invites Vince Gill to participate in their upcoming series. Continue reading
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Texas music, Vince Gill
15 Mar 10 Ray Benson to Head Texas Music History Concert
Alseep at the Wheel leader Ray Benson will perform at Texas State University’s “Texas Music History Unplugged” concert. Continue reading
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Ray Benson, Texas music
15 Mar 10 A Joke for You on the Ides of March
Today is the Ides of March. It was on this fateful day that Brutus approached Caesar on the steps of the Roman Senate and said, “I’m your vehicle, baby. I’ll take you anywhere you want to go.”… Continue reading
Posted by: Sam Moore
11 Mar 10 Rodeos Become Big Texas Music Draw
Texas music has always been big at state rodeos. Now these events are drawing big acts from other parts of the country. Continue reading
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: rodeos, Texas music
09 Mar 10 Getting Ready for a Texas Music Revolution
Texas music will be flying through the air March 21 at Southfork Ranch, during the Texas Music Revolution. Continue reading
Posted by: Sam Moore
08 Mar 10 Kirtland Records Keeps a Busy Stable of Performers
Texas music acts associated with Kirtland Records of Dallas are staying busy this time of year. Continue reading
Posted by: Sam Moore
08 Mar 10 Texas Music Showcased in Downtown Dallas
The next Texas Music Makers Showcase is coming up at the end of the month in Dallas. Continue reading
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Sons of Hermann, Texas music
