21 Jul 09 Dallas Library to Host Texas Music Seminar
From Buddy Holly to the future, seminar next weekend promises much discussion on Texas music.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Dallas library, Texas music
19 Jul 09 Christian music record labels in Texas?!
Ever wonder who “The BIG Players” in Christian music record labels are? Ever wonder if there were or are any “players” in Texas? The “size” of a record label can be measured by the number of singer/songwriters under contract with the label, the number of copyrighted songs administered in the label’s catalog, the number of “top tier” performers/groups under contract with the label, the volume of albums or songs sold,…
Posted by: Rick Matos
Tags: BMG, Canaan Records, Christian Record Labels, Fervent Records, Forefront Records, Myrrh Record, Sony Music, Sparrow Records, Texas Music Office, Word Entertainment, Word Records
05 Jul 09 Songwriting Therapy
Songwriting, I am learning from personal experience, can be both a creative outlet and a form of emotional therapy.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Songwriting, Texas music
19 Jun 09 White Elephant Saloon Stockyards Tradition
During a recent visit, my wife and I stopped in for a while on a Saturday afternoon at the White Elephant Saloon, located just off Main Street in the heart of the Stockyards. We were drawn inside by the sound of live music, drifting out the door and onto the walkway. I’m accustomed to live performances at night; so the draw of hearing someone perform at 2pm was too much to pass up.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas music, White Elephant Saloon
19 Jun 09 Texas Stars Become Temporary Ambassadors for State Music
The Flatlanders earn new fans in Salt Lake City.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Flatlanders, Texas music
18 Jun 09 America's Cowboy for America's Stadium
George Strait set to headline concert for the opening of the new Dallas Cowboys stadium in June.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Country Music, Dallas Cowboys, George Strait, Texas music
18 Jun 09 What Was Your Strangest Performance Experience
Every performer has had at least one strange experience. We want to hear your story.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Music performance, Texas music, Venues
16 Jun 09 Eli Young Band Rocks
Denton-based Eli Young Band rocks during a recent performance at the Texas Club in Baton Rouge. The group is now nominated as best new group by the Academy of Country Music.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Academy of Country Music, Always the Love Songs, Country Music, Denton, Eli Young Band, When It Rains
16 Jun 09 You too can be a Christian music writer
Some wonder whether or not they have what it takes to be a Christian music writer. What does it take to craft a Christian song? What inspires Christian writers? The answers vary, but the themes are the same: faith, surrender, life, commission and Grace. Faith is the mortar that holds all Christians united. Each of us is a building block for the foundation of the Kingdom of God on earth….
Posted by: Rick Matos
Tags: Christian music, Songwriting
15 Jun 09 Classical Future in Good Hands
Three outstanding Plano youths were featured as grand prize winners of the Collin County Young Artists competition. Their prized: to perform with the Plano Symphony Orchestra
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Plano Symphony, Texas music
