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HUDSON WESTBROOK'S "5 TO 9" HITS #1!

CONGRATS HUDSON WESTBROOK ON YOUR SECOND #1 TEXAS RED DIRT SINGLE “5 TO 9” TODAY ON THE TEXAS REGIONAL RADIO REPORT AS WELL AS YOUR FIRST  #1 AT CDX TRACTION-TEXAS‼️Thank You Texas Red Dirt Radio Stations for this Amazing Moment and your help launching Hudson’s career path‼️

🚀 PROUD OF YOU @hudsonwestbrook…It’s Been An ABSOLUTE JOY For @texasrecordchick & @gregsax1 To Work Your First Two Back-To-Back Number One Singles at T3R & First Number One at CDX Traction-Texas‼️ Here’s To MANY MANY MORE #1’s In Your Career‼️

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It's ACM Week in Texas! Here's the Schedule of Events:



• ACM Country Kickoff (May 6–7, Frisco) – A free festival with live music, meet-and-greets, and a beer garden.
• Whiskey Jam x ACM (May 6, Frisco) – A Nashville-style concert featuring Russell Dickerson & more.
• Jelly Roll & Friends (May 6, Fort Worth) – A charity show benefiting ACM Lifting Lives with surprise guests.
• Charley Pride Celebration (Hall Park Hotel, Frisco) – Invite-only, honoring Ms. Opal Lee, hosted by Mickey Guyton.
• Topgolf Tee-Off (May 7, The Colony) – Industry-exclusive golf tournament with acoustic performances.
• Opry NextStage Live (May 7, Plano) – Country’s rising stars perform, hosted by Jelly Roll.
• ACM 60th Anniversary Gala (May 7, Frisco) – A formal tribute to Brooks & Dunn with performances by top artists.
• ACM Official Afterparty (May 8, Frisco) – Invite-only celebration of the night’s big winners.

Miranda Lambert on Idol

Miranda Lambert took the stage on American Idol Sunday night for their "Iconic Women" themed episode. As a guest mentor, she guided contestants through their performances before delivering a powerhouse rendition of her hit "Kerosene." Click HERE to watch the performance.

Photo Credit: Credit James Macari

Grand Marshal Josh Abbott

The Josh Abbott Band served as the 2025 Grand Marshal for San Antonio’s Battle of Flowers Parade. The band designed their own medals to wear for the event. Check out the video HERE.

Photo Credit: Josh Abbott Band's Instagram

Lost and Found

Kacey Musgraves has re-signed with the recently relaunched Lost Highway Records and is set to release a new single—a cover of Hank Williams’ 1949 classic, "Lost Highway." Her rendition is deeply personal, featuring her grandparents on the track, with her grandfather delivering the song’s intro.

Listen HERE.

AM/FM Radio Listenership Increasing

The latest Share of Ear report from Edison Research reveals a 10-point increase in ad-supported AM/FM radio listening at work in Q1 2025 compared to last year. This surge strengthens radio’s appeal to advertisers. Additionally, the study confirms that AM/FM remains the dominant choice in vehicles, reinforcing its continued influence in audio consumption. Read the full report HERE in New Music Weekly.

Job Opening

KFTX-FM Corpus Christi Texas is hiring.

Several dayparts are available.

Duties: Daily Live Show, Live Remotes, Concerts & Club Shows, Sales & Production. Send Resumes to (PD) Austin Daniels: Austin@kftx.com.

Got New Music, Album Releases, Tour Dates or News?

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Album/EP Releases

5/9/25

Tristan Roberson

One Night in Dallas

Teague Brothers Band

Wish You The World

6/20/25

Lukas Nelson

American Romance

William Beckmann

Whiskey Lies and Alibis

6/27/25

Parker McCollum

Parker McCollum

7/4/25

Jesse Raub Jr.

What I Came To Do

7/11/25

Tanner Usrey

These Days



7/25/25

Cody Jinks

In My Blood

8/8/25

Hayes Carll

We’re Only Human

Jake Bush

Bar Room Brothers and Sisters

9/26/25

Whiskey Myers

Whomp Whack Thunder

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New Music at Radio

Aaron Loy "God Made a Cowboy"

Billie Jo Jones "Flame"

Brooke Graham "Rollin' On"

Bubba Westly "Damn Baby"

Casey Donahew "Green in Colorado"

Chase Rains "House Ghost"

Colton Rice "No More"

David Adam Byrnes "Last Cowboy Standing"

Grant Gilbert "West of Fort Worth"

Jake Worthington "It Ain't the Whiskey"

Jason Boland & The Stragglers "Drive"

Jenna Paulette "The Dirt"

Joey Green feat. Payton Howie "Hold You To It"

Josh Weathers "Who's Hanging The Moon"

Junior Gordon "Graves Into Gardens"

Matt Tejeda & The Backwoods Band "Honky Tonk"

Rich O'Toole "Fourth of July"

Sandee June "Hurricane"

Shane Smith & The Saints "Adeline"

Tilluride "Beer Don't Care"

Tristan Roberson "Somewhere In Texas"

Turnpike Troubadours "Ruby Ann"

Wade Bowen "Nothin But Texas"

Whiskey Myers "Time Bomb"

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Texas Radio & Artist Photos

Joe Rollica of IR Country catches up with Texas Music artist Jesse Raub, Jr.

WILDER REBELS: Roberta Roberts and JR from the Red Dirt Rebel in Lubbock, TX visit with Zane Williams from The Wilder Blue at the Larry Joe Taylor Texas Music Festival.

Birthdays & Events This Week:

5/5: Wil Riggs-True Texas Radio

5/7: Joe King

5/11: Kevin Fowler

5/12: Sunny Sauceda

5/15: Steve Helms, Josh Ward, Melissa Fowler (KYOX)

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