06 Nov 24 “More Than Just a Wall” Set for Nov. 11 Release
[EXTERNAL] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 4, 2024 KYLE PARK, JASON ROBERTS & JOHN MICHAEL WHITBYRELEASE ‘MORE THAN JUST A WALL’NOV. 11 AUSTIN, Texas – Jason Roberts and John Michael Whitby have logged decades playing in legendary western swing bands and with some of country music’s biggest stars. Kyle Park recently released his seventh studio album during an impressive solo career that regularly earns him No. 1s on Texas music charts. After…
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04 Mar 24 Conroe Ready for Music Festival
The Conroe Music Festival is coming to the city on the outskirts of Houston, March 21-24. Founded in 2022, Conroe Crossroads is a four-day live music festival that includes over 35 shows at eight venues throughout Conroe. Shows run simultaneously at the various venues with ticketed nighttime shows. Daytime performances are free and open to the public. A variety of musical genres are represented in the lineup, offering something for…
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Tags: Conroe, Texas music
28 Feb 24 Lee Roy Parnell Is Growing Every Day
By Sam Moore (Editor’s Note: Lee Roy Parnell will appear Saturday, March 2 at 8pm at the Arlington Music Hall in Arlington TX. Tickets may be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lee-roy-parnell-tickets-696302769327) As a child, Lee Roy Parnell used to love to tag along with his dad to work. So it should be no surprise that the lessons he learned early on helped provide the base for what would lead to the growth…
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19 Feb 24 Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame Show Approaching
Tickets are on sale for the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame show, this Saturday, February 24, 7:30pm at the Moody Theater in Austin. This year’s inductees include Eric Johnson, Jack Ingram, Jon Randall, Ruthie Foster, and Terry McBride. The Texas Music Legend Award will go to Tanya Tucker. Tickets are available at 2024 Texas Songwriters Hall Of Fame Show | Austin City Limits Live (acllive.com)
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Tags: Moody Theater, songwriters, Texas music
12 Feb 24 Randy Travis Show Coming to Greenville
The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in The Price, James Dupré. The Country Music Hall of Fame member’s long-time touring band, consisting of Steve Hinson, David Johnson, Lance Dary, Bill Cook, Joe Van Dyke and Herb Shucher along with longtime tour manager Jeff Davis will rejoin “Hoss,” as they affectionately call Travis, on the road for the first time since right…
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Tags: Greenville, Randy Travis, Texas music
07 Feb 24 Longhorn Ballroom Makes History
In 2020, Preservation Dallas named the Longhorn Ballroom one of the most endangered historic places in Dallas. Unprotected with any historical status, anyone who purchased the property could demolish the incredible piece of Texas musical history. The designation process started 18 months ago when musical and historical steward Edwin Cabaniss and his family purchased the building with plans of an extensive restoration and a vision to bring the iconic dance hall back to…
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Tags: Longhorn Ballroom, Texas music
31 Jan 24 Staehely Joins Texas Music Legends Hall of Fame
(Editor’s Note: This article is from Music Connection Magazine.) Ernalee Duffy, Executive Director of Texas Songwriters Association International, announced that Texas born and bred songwriter/artist Al Staehely will be inducted into the association’s Texas Music Legends Hall of Fame on February 7th. Ms. Duffy shared, “The Texas Music Legends Hall of Fame, which is under the banner of the Texas Songwriters Association International, (TSAI) was created to recognize and honor…
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Tags: Al Staehely, Texas music
30 Jan 24 Randy Rogers Band Headlines Upcoming Tyler Festival
The lineup for the 10th annual Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival has been announced. The festival, set for May 4 on the brick streets of downtown Tyler’s square, features some of the best barbecue in the state along with talented musicians. This year’s music lineup includes headliner Randy Rogers Band, along with performers Pony Bradshaw, Treaty Oak Revival, Mark Chestnutt, Kolby Cooper, and Casey Donahew, according to a Monday…
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Tags: Randy Rogers Band, Red Dirt, Texas music
25 Jan 24 Texas Country Network Names New Content Creation President
The Texas Country Network, powered by the Texas Country Music Association announced today that they have assigned Zakk United as President of Content Creation and Programming effective immediately. TCMA President Linda Wilson states, “I’m excited that Zakk United has taken on the title and responsibilities of President of Content and Programming at Texas Country Network. Zakk will be heading up all operations for the network and we’re sure with his…
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23 Jan 24 Music Business Roadshow Coming to Dallas
The Music Business Administration, dedicated to helping create awareness to the way the music business operates, will be in Dallas tonight, January 23 at the Kessler Theater. Doors open at 5pm, and the presentation begins at 5:30. Following the program, there will be a networking opportunity. To register for this free event, email Jessica Garcia, jessica.garcia@musicbiz.org
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