16 Aug 22 TCMA Names Songwriter Contest Finalists
FORT WORTH, TX (August 15, 2022) — The Texas Country Music Association announced today that the 2022 TCMA Songwriter Contest’s Preliminary Round Judges have named the top 10 Finalists in each the Country and Christian Country categories. Those top 10 Finalists now move to the Final Round Judges for scoring. There were 334 total songs submitted in both categories and all entries were original works. Preliminary Round Judges scored each…
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Songwriting, TCMA, Texas music
17 Feb 21 Texas Music Still Breathing During Pandemic
By Sam Moore OK, so it’s been a while since we have had a post. More than six months, in fact. But much like the Texas music scene as a whole, we have been down, but not out. This pandemic is tough on everyone. Live venues that have provided entertainment for decades are now shut down. In-person concerts have pretty much disappeared. It’s not much fun. But I am starting…
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22 Jul 20 Missing Texas Music
By Sam Moore It’s been a rough few months. And judging from news reports, we have several more rough months ahead. Live Texas music has taken a big hit as a result of everyone trying to stay healthy. And we at Texas Music Journal have stepped back from any stories while we wait to see what happens. The good news is, you can’t keep good music down. Singer/songwriters have turned…
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Tags: covid, Texas music
19 Feb 20 Abilene Festival Features Big Names
The 10th Annual Outlaws & Legends Music Fest, benefiting Ben Richey Boys Ranch, returns to the Back Porch of Texas in Abilene. The event takes place March 20 and 21. Gates open at 1pm Friday and 11am Saturday. Different than other festivals, Outlaws & Legends has several options to fit a music fan’s brand of experience. Whether it is (1)General Admission front and center at the stage, (2)at a private…
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05 Feb 20 Governor Honors Texas Music Office
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott Monday congratulated the Texas Music Office on its 30th anniversary. The Texas Music Office (TMO) serves the Texas music industry by creating new opportunities and connecting businesses in communities all across the state. The TMO acts as a clearinghouse for Texas music industry information, serves as a liaison between music businesses and government agencies, publicizes significant developments within the industry, and attracts essential music industry to…
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Tags: Texas music
05 Feb 20 Red Dirt Festival Coming to Tyler
When you see visions of red dirt, you can’t help but think of Texas music. A perfect example is the upcoming Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival in Tyler. The festival this year will take place Saturday, May 2. Headlining the festivities will be Parker McCollum. The Josh Abbott Band and others will also join in. For more information, check out KNUE 101.5’s website: https://knue.com/lineup-announced-for-2020-red-dirt-bbq-music-festival/
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Tags: Parker McCollum, Red Dirt, Texas music
12 Jan 20 Bill Wisener, Unique Friend to Music, Dies
By Sam Moore Occasionally, a story must be written. The writer knows that, eventually, the time will come for that story to come to life. But it is very sad when the life of the story costs the life of a human being. And that is what has created this story: the loss of Bill Wisener. For anyone who has ever been along South Lamar Street near downtown Dallas –…
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Tags: Bill Wisener, Texas music
22 Nov 19 Lance Carpenter, Richie McDonald Team for Emotional Song
(Editor’s Note: Lance Carpenter is a good friend of Texas music. He performs here often, including recently at a Dallas Cowboys home game.) Nashville, TN (November 22, 2019) – Hit songwriter and country singer Lance Carpenter, co-writer of Kelsea Ballerini’s hit “Love Me Like You Mean It,” is joining forces with Lonestar’s Richie McDonald on the emotionally charged ballad “Last Night In Memphis.” The single, available now, celebrates the story…
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Tags: Lance Carpenter, Lonestar, Texas music
21 Oct 19 Will Carter Releases New Single
Houston, TX- Celebrated throughout and beyond the Lone Star State for his soulful country rock performances and heartfelt songwriting, Will Carter will release his latest single, “You Feel Like Home,” in November. Available Nov. 8 from all major digital retailers, “You Feel Like Home” celebrates the power of love and the artistry of this outstanding young talent through buoyant lyrics and a rousing sing-along chorus. The song is the first…
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Tags: Texas music, Will Carter
21 Aug 19 Garth Brooks Bringing Dive Bar to Texas
(From Taste of Country) Garth Brooks is taking his 2019 Dive Bar Tour to Texas. The country superstar will be playing at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas, on Sept. 23. Local country music radio stations in Texas and Oklahoma announced the news of Brooks’ next Dive Bar Tour stop Tuesday afternoon. Fans will have to win their way into the show by listening to local stations; attendees must be 21 years of age or…
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Tags: garth brooks, Gruene Hall, Texas music
