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Ten Texas Musicians That Share A Birthday In April
As April rolls around, time to say happy birthday to these famous Texas musicians.
Country Superstar Luke Combs Kicks Off His Record Breaking World Tour in Arlington, and Shares Deep Love for Texas
Country superstar Luke Combs kicked off his World Tour in Arlington, Texas at AT&T Stadium on…
Texas Premiere of 1776 is Coming to Theatre Under The Stars in July
Individual tickets for the Texas premiere of the limited Broadway revival tour of 1776 at Theatre Under The…
Live from the South Texas State Fair with Gator Country
KFDM/Fox4’s Tom Wright is known for his live reports from the South Texas State Fair over…
GALLERY: Texas Forever Fest brings Texas-themed music, food, activities to Plano
For the second consecutive year, Texas Forever Fest brought a celebration of Texas culture to Haggard…
Burns wins Match Play in Texas – WQKT Sports Country Radio
Facebook Twitter The final hours of the last WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play turned into a dud…
Country Superstar Luke Combs Kicks Off His Record Breaking World Tour in Arlington, and Shares Deep Love for Texas
Country superstar Luke Combs kicked off his World Tour in Arlington, Texas at AT&T Stadium on…
Police: Family of a missing North Texas boy fled the country
The mother lied about the boy’s whereabouts and then fled, police say.
Cheapest Taylor Swift concert tickets for Arlington, Texas shows this weekend (March 31-April 2)
Her next stop will be at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on March 31, April 1…
Inside Terry Bradshaw’s daughter Rachel’s Texas country club wedding
Musician Rachel Bradshaw, who is daughter of Pro Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw, got married…
Family of missing 6-year-old left Texas on international flight before Amber Alert issued
Police said the family of Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, the missing 6-year-old boy with severe disabilities, would not…
Search for missing Texas boy takes strange turn as family flees country without him: police
Police in Texas are looking for a missing 6-year-old disabled boy after learning he has not…
Police: 6-year-old Texas boy still missing as family flees country
Everman police say Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez is still missing after his family fled the country on a…
Terry Bradshaw’s Daughter Rachel Is Married! Inside Her ‘Whimsical’ Wedding at a Texas Country Club
Rachel Bradshaw, the daughter of former pro football player and FOX NFL Sunday analyst Terry Bradshaw…
Red Raiders conclude Masked Rider Open – Texas Tech Red Raiders
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Texas Tech track and field team wrapped up its first outdoor home meet…
Willie Nelson honored with Texas educational endowment
Weeks after winning more Grammys, Willie Nelson is getting a new kind of honor: a university endowment…
RaeLynn to perform in Texas City – A Night of Country Music and Fun in the Sun
Baytown native, and two-time ACM “New Female Vocalist” nominee, RaeLynn, will be performing at Texas City’s…
Texas Eats: Texas-Sized Country Fried Steaks, Giant Wood-fired Calzones, & All-You-Can-Eat Japanese BBQ
This week on Texas Eats, David Elder takes us to Sisterdale for some authentic Texas BBQ…
Texas Hippie Coalition release video for ‘Hell Hounds
Heavy southern rock band Texas Hippie Coalition have unveiled the video for their new single ‘Hell…
“CLUE the Musical” takes the Texas Theater stage
The curtain goes up Friday for the opening weekend of the Palestine Community Theater’s production of…
IRISH MUSIC SCENE: Texas music feast caps a bumper week for Irish music
HOWDY from Texas, where our Northern Winds writer finds himself currently ensconced, taking in the sights…
TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION Release Music Video For “Hell Hounds” Single; The Name Lives On Album Details Revealed
Heavy southern rock band, Texas Hippie Coalition, is set to release their new album, The Name…
Lana Del Rey has the internet weeping over this North Texas town
Fans are in their feels over her song named after the Texas town.
Governor Abbott Announces Corsicana Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Abbott Announces Corsicana Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Ernest Talks About Working With Koe Wetzel At The Sonic Ranch: “We Wrote A Swing Record… Texas Country”
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This Small Texas Town Has Less Than 1,000 Residents — and It’s the ‘Cowboy Capital of the World’
Bandera, Texas, offers visitors the chance to experience rodeos, horseback rides, and Hill Country’s sprawling landscapes,…
Corsicana now a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday that the City of Corsicana, having completed the multi-step certification process,…
Country superstar Chris Stapleton adds North Texas stop to his all-American tour this fall
Chris Stapleton is bringing his “All-American Road Show” back to North Texas this fall. The eight-time…
2023 CMT Music Awards Reveals Host Of Austin, Texas, Events Leading Up to Show
The 2023 “CMT MUSIC AWARDS” will air LIVE from Austin, Texas’ Moody Center on Sunday, April…
The Texas Tornado Spins Again for Record Store Day
It wasn’t quite subterfuge, and it wasn’t exactly a scam. But during the mid-‘60s any band…
Modern pop, hip-hop musical about Jesus coming to a North Texas tent auditorium in May
“His Story: The Musical” depicts the life of Jesus in a contemporary pop and hip-hop style,…
Texas bands ruled SXSW this year
Ben Kweller, Dende, and a reunited Voxtrot were among the home-state heroes who rocked…
Freddy Fender to be honored with historical marker in South Texas
The late Tejano singer, a Grammy Award winner, will be remembered in an April 15 ceremony…
Texas Latino plans 30th anniversary album
The award-winning band will celebrate 30 years with anniversary album filled with classic hits and new…
Peter Gabriel bringing ‘i/o – The Tour’ to Texas in October
Dates scheduled in Austin, Dallas and Houston.
Willie Nelson honored with Texas educational endowment
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Weeks after winning more Grammys , Willie Nelson is getting a new…
PHS alumni take Texas to New York City
Adam Hill (left) and John Carroll backstage at Terminal 5 in New York City. ANDREW QUINN…
Buddy Mondlock tours Texas and stops at Harmony House Concerts to bring in spring!
Buddy Mondlock’s songs have been recorded by Garth Brooks, Joan Baez, Guy Clark, David Wilcox, Janis…
The Voice judges fight for Texas contestant after heartfelt performance of Selena
DALLAS, Texas – A Texas contestant on The Voice left two coaches very impressed after performing…
Texas Musician Robert Earl Keen Honored in the Texas House of Representatives
Texas Musician Robert Earl Keen Honored in the Texas House of Representatives
Meet rising Texas grasser Riley Gilbreath
Riley Gilbreath is an 18 year musician in Crowley, TX who is making noise on both…
Not One But TWO Texas Cities Rank Inside the Top 10 for Happiest
Texans are an all around happy people.
Texas Country Artist Case Hardin Hits Fourth-Consecutive Number One With “Most Beautiful Place I’ve Ever Been”
Texas Regional Radio hitmaker Case Hardin scores his fourth consecutive #1 spot with Most Beautiful Place…
St. Paddy’s Texas Style celebrates Irish and Texan culture over the weekend
St. Paddy’s Texas Style was in full swing in Old Town Lewisville on Saturday, March 18,…
Frisco hits all the right notes as Texas’ newest Music Friendly Community
The Texas Music Office has confirmed what many residents already know: Frisco is a Music Friendly…
Peter Gabriel brings the ‘Sledgehammer’ to Texas on upcoming tour
He’ll be signing from his first new album in over 20 years.
The Voice judges fight for Texas contestant after heartfelt performance of Selena
DALLAS, Texas – A Texas contestant on The Voice left two coaches very impressed after performing…
WATCH: Thousands get ‘Rickrolled’ by hundreds of drones at SXSW in Texas
600 drones lit up the night sky in downtown Austin, Texas, on Friday night, creating a…
Texas Reggae Band Lion Heights Announce New Album False Reality
Outlaw Reggae outfit Lion Heights are excited to announce their long-awaited album False Reality. Lion Heights…
WATCH: Thousands get ‘Rickrolled’ by hundreds of drones at SXSW in Texas
600 drones lit up the night sky in downtown Austin, Texas, on Friday night, creating a…
Turkish Cafe & Lounge Brings Istanbul To Plano, Texas
By day, Turkish Cafe is a quaint eatery where guests can enjoy hummuses, tzatziki dips, Mediterranean…
Annual Texas Onion Festival in Weslaco, March 25th
For more information contact the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce at 956.968.2102 or visit www.weslaco.com
Texas State Music: Western Swing
The 2011 Legislature’s resolution asserts western swing’s “origins are firmly tied to the Lone Star State,”…
Best west Texas music coming to Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The West Texas Symphony will be holding it’s Downtown Classics concert at the…
Aberdonian duo travel to Texas to record album with legendary producer
Steve Crawford and Spider MacKenzie will play from the album in a homecoming show
Carthage’s Texas Country Music Hall of Fame leads Texas Music History Trail marketing effort
It’s been more than 20 years in the making with roots deep in Panola County, but…
Carthage’s Texas Country Music Hall of Fame leads Texas Music History Trail marketing effort
It’s been more than 20 years in the making with roots deep in Panola County, but…
Machine Gun Kelly Ain’t Doing So Hot and He’s Talking About Slumming His Way to Texas
MGK told a crowd at Rodeo Houston that his “life’s in shambles” and the only thing…
Corsicana’s Crouch earns spot on Texas Regional Radio Awards Show
Texas recording artist Chaser Crouch of Corsicana, is one of eight new Texas country music artists…
How did ‘Texas, Our Texas’ become the official state song?
Nearly 100 years ago, Texas politicians began their quest for finding the best song to serve…
The Scenic Texas Hill Country Route That Leads To 4 Old-Fashioned Bakeries, Furniture Stores, And More
One of the best Hill Country road trips in Texas leads to an Amish furniture store,…
Texas Eats: Hill Country BBQ, Double-Layered Pizza & Greek Favorites
David Elder challenges a New Braunfels pizza parlor to create a one-of-a-kind pie
Texas: ASCAP Hosts “On The Come Up Showcase: SXSW Edition” In Austin
Last night, the ASCAP, the only U.S. performance rights organization (PRO) from Harlem to Harare, that operates…
Mid-Texas Symphony presents a journey through the wild west at New Braunfels’ Canyon HS
The Mid-Texas Symphony will bring stories of the wild west to New Braunfels during its April…
Lauded Texas winemaker uplifts Hill Country town with new vineyard and tasting room
One of Texas’ most acclaimed winemakers is stomping on new grounds. William Chris Wine Company is…
Willie Nelson’s OUtlaw Music Festival to stop in North Texas this summer
Willie Nelson’s OUtlaw Music Festival to stop in North Texas this summer
Review: Texas band Pozo-Seco Singers gets its due in new documentary
‘Nobody Famous’ reflects on the checkered career of the group that included country singer Don Williams.…
Jake Worthington On His Texas Upbringing, Debut Album, Collaborating With Country Music Superstars, & More
Worthington’s 13-track album arrives on April 7.
Cultural Center “Our Texas” presents The Homegrown New Music Ensemble
The Homegrown New Music Ensemble is a group of musicians dedicated to creative placemaking and community…
Country star Jon Wolfe to headline Great Texas Balloon Race
Oklahoma native Jon Wolfe, the voice of 14 No. 1 singles, will be the featured musical…
Pat Green, one of Texas country’s modern-era founding fathers, plays the Vilar
About 25 years ago, Pat Green paved his musical path on his own terms, and he…
Country star Jon Wolfe to headline Great Texas Balloon Race
Oklahoma native Jon Wolfe, the voice of 14 No. 1 singles, will be the featured musical…
Birthplace of Freddy Fender honors legend with Texas State Marker
The late South Texas music legend Freddy Fender will be honored with an official Texas…
Birthplace of Freddy Fender honors legend with Texas State Marker
The late South Texas music legend Freddy Fender will be honored with an official Texas…
West Texas Symphony to perform in downtown Odessa
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the…
Crossroads of Texas Film and Music Festival: films, food and live music
The Crossroads of Texas Film and Music Festival invites film and music lovers to celebrate Texas-made…
Birthplace of Freddy Fender honors legend with Texas State Marker
The late South Texas music legend Freddy Fender will be honored with an official Texas…
TEXAS Outdoor Musical announces 2023 Artistic Team
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the TEXAS Outdoor Musical announced new additions of the cast…
Chris Stapleton adds 2 Texas stops to his all-American tour this fall
As if the fact that the upcoming CMT awards are coming to Texas were not exciting…
The Great Texas Balloon Race returns with a star-studded country music lineup
The Great Texas Balloon Race is back this June with more hot air balloon flights to…
Country star Jon Wolfe to headline Great Texas Balloon Race
Oklahoma native Jon Wolfe, the voice of 14 No. 1 singles, will be the featured musical…
Randy Rogers discusses career sustainability, Texas’ resurgence in country’s mainstream
The 44-year old San Marcos, Texas native discusses two decades of acclaim, plus the uniqueness of…
East Texas swept Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards in February
Gospel music has been used to soothe one’s soul. To heal when one feels lost. To…
Southern Living names Texas Hill Country hot spot a top Southern small town
In a win for the Hill Country, Fredericksburg was the only Texas town to make the…
East Texas swept Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards in February
Gospel music has been used to soothe one’s soul. To heal when one feels lost. To…
Willie Nelson & more artists coming to Texas — touring at 89 years old for 2023 Outlaw Music Festival
Willie Nelson is going to bless us with a tour, and coming to the Lone Star…
Celebrate Spring Wildflowers in Texas at These Festivals and Trails
From Fredericksbug to Washington-on-the-Brazos, towns across the state host events during blooming season, which lasts until…
East Texas swept Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards in February
Gospel music has been used to soothe one’s soul. To heal when one feels lost. To…
Fast & Furious Comes to Life at Texas Motor Speedway on April 15
Gates for the Dallas-Fort Worth FuelFest open to the public from 1 to 8 p.m. on…
East Texas Native Rodney Carrington Brings His Unique Humor And Mildly Offensive Songwriting To Whitney Hall
Rodney Harrington speaks with Audience Magazine ahead of his Friday, March 24, show at the Kentucky…
Considering race, class and power in Texas Education Agency’s takeover of Houston Independent School District
The Texas Education Agency is seizing control of the largest school district in the state. For…
How did ‘Texas, Our Texas’ become the official state song?
Nearly 100 years ago, Texas politicians began their quest for finding the best song to serve…
Blair Howerton of Why Bonnie on SXSW, Being a New York Based Texas Band + More
An interview with Why Bonnie before their SXSW and Comet Ping Pong shows.
Young Texas Artists Announces 2023 Competition Winners
Montgomery County, TX – Young Texas Artists Announces 2023 Competition Winners after its the Bach, Beethoven…
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival coming to North Texas this summer
To celebrate his 90th birthday Willie Nelson is going on tour this year and bringing his…
Tortilla Factory recognized for 50 years of music with Texas state proclamation
The Grammy-nominated band was honored with Tortilla Factory Day on Feb. 17 by Gov. Abbott
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Texarkana
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Texarkana
Cakes Not Plates: A Quick Review Of Texas Cottage Laws Food Law
Texans have a refreshing amount of freedom to cook for profit as they please- if they…
PBR to Host Star-Studded 30th Anniversary Celebration on May 17 During 2023 World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas
Net proceeds from PBR’s Dirty 30 will benefit the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF), an organization…
Why 1980 Was the Year Texas Went Worldwide
In a matter of months, ‘Dallas’ and ‘Urban Cowboy’ turned Texas into a pop culture juggernaut.…
What Our Restaurant Critics Ate This Month Around Texas
Here’s our take on the state’s new restaurants, along with a few updates to longtime favorites.…
PBR to host star-studded 30th anniversary celebration May 17 during 2023 World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas
Dirty 30 to be emceed by renowned comedian Larry the Cable Guy, musical performances headlined by…