Oct 31 – Halloween (Thu)
Nov 3 – Time Change Fall Back
Nov 5 - Election Day
Nov 10 - US Marine Corps Birthday
Nov 10 - TCMA Awards
Nov 11 – Veteran’s Day
Nov 28 – Thanksgiving (Thu)
Dec 10 - Wyoming Day
Dec 21 – Winter Begins
Dec 25 - Christmas (Wed)
Dec 31 - New Years Eve (Tue)
Jan 1 - New Year's Day (Wed)
Jan 20 – National DJ Day
Jan 20 - Martin Luther King Jr Day
Jan 29 - Kansas Day
Feb 2 - Ground Hog Day
Mar 9 - Time Change Spring Forward
Mar 20 - Spring Begins
Mar 21-22 - Outlaws & Legends
Mar 23-24 - T3R Awards
Wade Bowen celebrated his Birthday with a special memory. Wade’s Birthday was on October 18th and this year’s birthday was even more special as it marked the 26th Anniversary of his very first show. That show took place at Stubb’s BBQ in Lubbock, Texas. Wade has 34 #1 songs on the Texas Red Dirt Charts and he is hoping that his latest “Friday Night” will become his 35th.
Mark Your Calendars for Oct 22nd. That day will be Casey Donahew Day in the Fort Worth Stockyards this year and every year going forward. And, Casey’s song “Stockyard” has been chosen as the official song of the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Josh Abbott has teamed up with the Texas Department of Agriculture and Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller for the Farm Fresh Initiative. This program connects local famers and ranchers with school nutrition programs. Texas students get to eat fresh, nutritious locally grown foods and Texas Agriculture gets support. Get more info at FarmFreshTexas.org to learn more.
Tommy Alverson usually has his family gathering event every years in North Texas and this year the family is gathering up on Sunday, October 27that Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth as a benefit for Tommy. Tommy was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Liver Cancer and needs all the help, love, support and prayers we can give. Gary P. Nunn, Michael Martin Murphy, Cooder Graw, Walt Wilkins, Larry Joe Taylor, Deryl Dodd, Jamie Richards, Chad Prather, Randy Brown and over 24 artists will be on hand along with Live & Silent Auctions.. Get tickets at BillyBobsTexas.com
Even though Parker McCollum signed a Nashville deal and tours all over the country, he knew that his heart belonged in Texas so he recently bought a house for himself and his wife Hailey Ray Light in New Braunfels, Texas. Parker is from Conroe and did move to Nashville in 2001 but that was temporary. The have a few acres of land and room for his muscle cars. Parker said this is more than just a home, it is also a sanctuary that allows him to connect with his roots while pursuing his music career.
Brandi Behlen and he fiancée Jeff Surman are now husband and wife. The couple tied the knot on October 13th, she changed her last name on personal page along with fun pictures of them in wedding dresses and cowboy tux at an arcade.
Charley Crockett rang some wedding bells of his own. Charley tied to knot and got married to Taylor Grace at Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch earlier this month.
Kylie Frey is back on the road playing shows after having her baby. A recent video showed the new Momma on stage and grandma in the crowd holding little man complete with some blue headphones to protect his ears.
William Clark Green had his guitar stolen in Tyler, Texas 15 years ago. This was the first and only guitar that his dad ever bought for him and at the time he chalked it up as a loss. Now that his father has recently passed away, he has decided that he wants it back and is offering a reward. No cops, No charges. He just wants it back. It is a Martin Jumbo Cutaway JC 16 with a dime size battle scar between the bridge and the input jack. It should be from 1999-2002 and he is paying $3,000 for it’s return plus the cost of the guitar if you own it and bought it from someone.
Matt Castillo was honored by American Songwriter Magazine as one of the Top 5 Latin artists to watch for. A special write up featured Matt and 4 others to highlight Latin Artist contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month.
James Lann is #1 this week with “Outrun The Rain” but did you know that Jame also had a #1 this time last year with “Here With You.” 5 years ago this week Randy Rogers Band were #1 with “I’ll Never Get Over You” and 10 years ago this week Sunny Sweeney was #1 with “Bad Girl Phase.”
The Randy Rogers Band just got some new Wall Candy. The band were presented with Billionaire Plaques at their show at Gruene Hall to commemorate a Billion plays on Pandora.
Bri Bagwell may have a lot on her plate lately. She recently played 22 shows in 12 states while building a house, recording new music, hosting a podcast, launching a clothing collection, finishing up her taxes and trying to be the manager of all of those aspects. Bri gets by on caffeine, reese’s, good vibes and the energy from her fans.
Aaron Watson is getting ready for Christmas. He just released the dates for his annual Aaron Watson Family Christmas shows. He will play December 5thand 6th in Dallas and Houston, Texas, December 13th in Amarillo, the 14th in Odessa, the 15th in Lubbock and will do 2 shows on December 20th and 21st in Abilene, Texas. Tickets for these shows went on sale Friday October 18th.
Mike Ryan is heading into the studio to record some new music and he is asking fans to comment on his social media their favorite songs and even songs he could cover. He is going to start playing some of his fan favorites and covers on social media and said that if some of those covers turn out good and the fans like them, he might even go into the studio to record them, too.
Larry Joe Taylor and Melody Mountain Ranch have a bunch of events coming up
Nov 1 – Trick or Treaty Oak with Treaty Oak Revival
Nov 9 – Justin Monk 5K Rugged Run
Dec 12-14 – Buck Fuffalo’s Family Christmas
Jan 5-12 – Larry Joe Taylor Songwriter Cruise
Apr 21-26 – 36th Annual Larry Joe Taylor Texas Music Festival
Get details at LarryJoeTaylor.com
Upcoming Album Releases
Oct 25 - Jason Scott & The High Heat - High Country Heat
Oct 25 - Tyler Halverson - Western Amerijuana (Pt. 2)
Nov 1 - Cody Johnson - Leather Deluxe Edition
Nov 1 - Willie Nelson - Last Leaf On the Tree
Nov 8 - Flatland Cavalry - Flatland Forever
Nov 15 – Hudson Westbrook – Hudson Westbrook
Nov 15 – Red Clay Strays – Live At The Ryman
It's time to start talking about events, rodeos and festivals in 2025. The San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo will run Feb 6 thru Feb 22 and they have released most of their artist lineup for next year including Texas Red Dirt Acts like Koe Wetzel, Eli Young Band, Zach Top and Whiskey Myers. Check out SARodeo.com for complete details.
Thu, Feb 6 – Scotty McCreery
Fri, Feb 7 – Koe Wetzel
Sat, Feb 8 – Keith Urban 12 Noon and 7:30pm
Sun, Feb 9 – LeAnn Rimes 12 Noon
Sun, Feb 9 – Bellamy Brothers 7:30pm
Mon, Feb 10 – Mark Chesnutt
Tue, Feb 11 – Eli Young Band
Wed, Feb 12 – TBA
Thu, Feb 13 – Muscadine Bloodline
Fri, Feb 14 – Tyler Hubbard
Sat, Feb 15 – TBA 12 Noon
Sat, Feb 15 – TBA 7:30pm
Sun, Feb 16 – Zach Top 12 Noon
Sun, Feb 16 – TBA 7:30pm
Mon, Feb 17 – Diamond Rio
Tue, Feb 18 – TBA
Wed, Feb 19 – Whiskey Myers
Thu, Feb 20 – Sammy Hagar
Fri, Feb 21 – Nelly
Sat, Feb 22 – Nate Smith 12 Noon
Sat, Feb 22 – Dwight Yoakam – 7:30pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
Randall King’s King Fest will be Nov 2nd at Floore’s Country Store in Helotes, Texas featuring Randall, Josh Ward, Kin Faux, Wynn Williams and the winner of the songwriter competition.
2024 TCMA Awards will be Nov 10th at Billy Bob’s Texas in Ft. Worth. Get your Tickets and sponsorships at TexasCountryMusic.org
Larry Joe Taylor’s Coastin’ & Cruisin’ Music Cruise is set for Jan 5-12, 2025 sailing from Galveston to Roatan, Cozumel and Puerto Costa Maya and featuring Live Music from Larry Joe Taylor and all of his friends. Get info at LarryJoeTaylor.com
The Musicfest at Steamboat in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is set for Jan 6-11, 2025. This is a bucket list dream trip that you need to go to. Get details at TheMusicfest.com
Mile Zero Fest Jan 21-25 in Key West, FL. Featuring Wade & Randy, Red Clay Strays, Shane Smith & The Saints, Reckless Kelly, Steve Earle, over 50 acts.
San Antonio Rodeo will be held Feb 6-22 and will feature many Texas Red Dirt Artists like Koe Wetzel, Zach Top, Eli Young Band and Whiskey Myers. There are still a few artists that have not been released yet. Get details at SARodeo.com
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will be held March 4-23. Keep an eye out for them to release the all-star lineup of artists that will perform in 2025 at RodeoHouston.com
Outlaws & Legends 2025 moved up a week to Mar 21-22 at the Backporch of Texas (Abilene, Tx). Presale tickets and more on sale now at discounted prices. OutlawsAndLegends.com
The 15th Annual T3R Music & Radio Awards will be March 23-24 at Texas Live in Arlington, Texas. The T3R Awards have 3 rounds in their voting process. The Nomination Round should start at the beginning of November. TRRMA.net
Two Step Inn is back for 2025 April 5-6 in Georgetown, Texas featuring tons of Country, Classic Rock and Texas Red Dirt acts like Flatland, Randall Kind, Eli Young, Hudson Westbrook, Sturgill Simpsin, Alan Jackson, Miranda, Shane Smith & The Saints, Treaty Oak Revival, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tanner Usrey, Baxton Keith and many more.
Cattle Country Festival will take place April 10-12 in Gonzales, Texas with Parker McCollum, Tanya Tucker, Clint Black, Wyatt Flores, Chase Rice, Clay Walker, Reckless Kelly, Aaron Watson, Pecos & The Rooftops, 49 Winchester, Wade Bowen, Shenandoah, Tyler Halverson, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Josh Ward and many more acts. Get tickets and info at Cattlecountryfesttx.com
The Boys From Oklahoma event featuring Cross Canadian Ragweed, Turnpike Troubadours, The Great Divide, Jason Boland & The Stragglers and Stone Larue will take place over 4 days in Stillwater, Oklahoma. All 4 days, April 10-13, sold out in record time. TheBoysFromOklahoma.com
36th Annual Larry Joe Taylor Texas Music Festival April 21-26. Tickets available Dec 2, 2024. Returning Campers can purchase November 4, 2024. LarryJoeTaylor.com
Casey Donahew’s Boots On The Beach 2025 will be held June 15-19, July 6-10 and July 27-31. BootsOnTheBeach.net
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