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💰CODY JINKS IS A BILLIONAIRE‼️😱
💿 In Houston, Texas on August 9th, Cody Jinks received a Pandora Billionaire plaque commemorating a billion-plus streams on the DSP ahead of his concert support for Luke Combs last weekend‼️🤯
Cody Jinks said, “I don’t measure success with awards or nominations. I don’t measure it by clubs, organizations, or who I’m seen with. I measure it simply by the love we receive from our fans, the greatest fans out there. The fans are the reason we have over Two Billion Pandora Streams. Thank you to the fans!”
📸 L-R: @CodyJinks, @SiriusXM @Pandora’s Johnny Chiang & @LukeCombs. (Photo by David Bergman).
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🔥 THIS IS THE TEXAS HISTORY THEY SHOULD TEACH KIDS IN SCHOOL‼️🤠
🎟️ GEORGE STRAIT MAKES HISTORY WITH HIS RECORD-BREAKING CONCERT THAT DREW 110,905 FANS TO KYLE FIELD IN COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS ON SATURDAY JUNE 15, 2024‼️😱
👑The King of Country @GeorgeStrait set a U.S. record for concert attendance according to @TAMU Today! The previous record was held by the @GratefulDead from a 1977 New Jersey performance in front of 107,019 fans according to @Billboard.
📸: @AliveCoverage / Courtesy of Messina Touring Group
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🔥 WHAT’S HOT AT TEXAS RADIO‼️
🎥 NASH FROM THE TEXAS KNOCKOUT 105-7 IN BEEVILLE, TEXAS HOOKS YOU UP WITH THE DETAILS‼️🎙️
☀️🏝️🦐 The 49th annual Rockport-Fulton SeaFair in Rockport, Texas is a 3-day sea-themed family fun festival from October 4-6 featuring live entertainment from @TravisRDenning @RobertRayCountry @MatthewRyanBand @StillwaterBand as well as art, food, and crafts market vendors.
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🌺 BUDA IS BEAUTIFUL‼️
🎸 RAILCAR REVIVAL CONCERT HEADLINED BY TREATY OAK REVIVAL 📣
🔥 Official Public On-Sale This Thursday August 15th at 10am CT.
👉 Get Your Pre-Sale Tickets NOW Before There’s NO VACANCY‼️🚫🤣
🎶 2024 @RailcarRevival lineup…featuring headliner, @TreatyOakRevival, along with @RecklessKelly96, @TyWMyers, Cody Canada & The @Departed_Music, @JuliannaRankinMusic and special guest DJ Jonathan Terrell
📍 Buda City Park & Amphitheater, Buda, Texas
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Jason Boland & The Stragglers are Celebrating their 25th Anniversary This Year
Many of the OG - Original Guys - in the Texas Music scene are celebrating 20+ years in the biz. Jason Boland & The Stragglers are are one of the OG's celebrating their 25th Anniversary with a tour!
For the past 25 years, they’ve dazzled audiences as leading ambassadors of the Oklahoma and Texas music movement. With millions of fans cheering them on, over 500,000 records sold independently, and 10 albums under their belt, Jason Boland & The Stragglers have left an indelible mark on the music scene. Their uncompromising approach and legacy continue to grow, making them a must-see live act. 🎶
Jason Boland & The Stragglers, hailing from Harrah, Oklahoma, are a prominent Red Dirt and Texas Country band. Led by Jason Boland, they have been a major influence in the Texas and Oklahoma music scene for over 25 years. Known for their authentic sound that blends traditional country with a modern twist, the band has released numerous albums, including the popular “Pearl Snaps” and “Comal County Blues.”
Jason Boland & The Stragglers are celebrating their 25th anniversary with a special tour. They have several upcoming shows, including:
- August 16, 2024: Moxi Theater, Greeley, CO
- August 17, 2024: Old Town Museum, Burlington, CO
- August 22, 2024: Doc’s Tavern, Greenville, SC
- August 23, 2024: Open Chord Music, Knoxville, TN
- August 24, 2024: The Venue @ Mint Gaming Hall, Franklin, KY
- August 31, 2024: Gruene Hall, New Braunfels, TX
- September 1, 2024: Gruene Hall, New Braunfels, TX
- September 28, 2024: Llano Music Festival, Llano, TX
- October 12, 2024: Peacemaker Festival, Fort Smith, AR
- October 19, 2024: Troubadour Festival, Celina, TX
For More Information Click HERE
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NBC-Peacock Annouce's the People's Choice Country Awards Nominees
Just Announced: The 2024 "People's Choice Country Awards" was announced this morning and voting has begun HERE.
This is the second year of the awards and it was expanded from 12 to 18 categories including the addition of Female, Male, Group/Duo, New Artist and Storyteller Song.
The categories are mostly filled with Nashville country artist nominees, but Texas has claimed some of the slots as well.
The Female Artist nominees include Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert. Both ladies are nominated for Female Song of 2024 also and Kacey is nominated for Storyteller Song and Album of 2024. The Male Artist nominees include Cody Johnson and we will claim Zach Bryan as well since he's from Oklahoma and released some of his first songs to Texas radio. Zach is also nominated for two Songs, Album, Male Song, Storyteller Song and Concert Tour of 2024. Johnson is nominated for Male Song, Album, and Storyteller Song of 2024. The Red Clay Strays are nominated for Group/Duo and Group/Duo Song of 2024. Koe Wetzel is nominated for New Artist and New Artist Song of 2024.
Thankfully King George is also nominated in a few categories including Concert Tour and Storyteller Song of 2024.
Country Insider has a comprehensive list of the nominees HERE.
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Salute!: Man just when ya think the wave has peaked....here comes another! Billie Jo Jones will be among the "and more" guests on the stage at the Grand Ole Opry Monday night to celebrate
"Hero's Salute to Lee Greenwood".
This is a huge moment for Billie Jo and we are all so proud for her. Congrats to her entire Get Joe Entertainment team, that also includes 2911 Media, for making this happen!
For more information click HERE.
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Bling$: Cody Jinks is a Billionaire…that is he has a billion plus streams on Pandora which was commemorated with a Pandora Billionaire Plaque at his concert in Houston where he supported Luke Combs recently. The plaque was presented by the company’s Johnny Chiang (c) and 7 Ridges/Columbia’s Luke Combs.
Jinks said, “I don’t measure success with awards or nominations. I don’t measure it by clubs, organizations, or who I’m seen with. I measure it simply by the love we receive from our fans, the greatest fans out there. The fans are the reason we have over Two Billion Pandora Streams. Thank you to the fans!”
Congrats Cody!
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Happy Creamsicle Day!
August 14th
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Upcoming Album Releases
8/16/24
Muscadine Bloodline
The Coastal Plain
Cole Phillips
No Town, Oklahoma
8/20/24
Aaron Watson
Horse Named Texas
(Pre-Save)
8/23/24
Randy Rogers Band
20th Anniversary Edition Rollercoaster
Billie Jo Jones
Some Girls Don't Cry
Ryder Grimes
Echos of the Dial, the EP
8/30/24
Sunny Sweeney
Still Provoked
9/6/24
George Strait
Cowboys and Dreamers
Kate Watson
Red Blooded American
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🎙️INDUSTRY JOBS AVAILABLE 🎙️
*KFWR/Fort Worth, TX* (LKCM) is recruiting for a future opening for a full-time on-air host. Candidates must have a desire to be involved in the local community, understand Texas country, Red Dirt and Americana, and the ability to connect with fans on-air and in person. Email cover letter, résumé and aircheck to PD Shayne Hollinger at jobs@theranchradio.com
*KKAJ/Ardmore, OK* (Stephens Media) is seeking a morning host. The company says, "This is a tremendous opportunity with a strong cluster that dominates the market in sales, promotions and on-air. KKAJ is a heritage country station with a little red-dirt heritage for flavor." Send resume, aircheck and references to SVP/Programming Bob Thornton at bob.thornton@smgnational.com
*KICM/Ardmore, OK* (Keystone) is seeking an Operations Manager (OM) who will work directly with the owners and the sales team, and oversee all aspects of the station’s programming. Please contact keystonebroadcastingok@gmail.com
*JAM BROADCASTING/Kerrville, TX is looking for a Rockstar Account Executive. TAB's Radio Station of the Year is on the hunt for a charismatic, go-getter Account Executive. Send your resume and cover letter to Toby at Jam Broadcasting Toby.JAMBroadcasting@gmail.com
*KMYY/Monroe, LA* (Stephens Media) is seeking a radio host and programmer to oversee its four-station cluster in the market, and likely co-host an AC morning show. Send résumé, aircheck and references to SVP/Programming Bob Thornton at bob.thornton@smgnational.com
*Artist, Hayden Haddock is ISO BASS PLAYERS. Artist Hayden Haddock is in search of a bass player to start on the road with the band in September. Professional experience is required. If interested please email Hayden@haydenhaddock.com
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Texas Music Daily Radio Pics | |
Gaslighting: Melissa Kay (MD/Afternoons) “94.3 The Ox” KYOX/Comanche, TX with Texas Music artist Colby Lee Swift had to evacuate the building during the interview due to a gas leak. | |
Neely Yates (Middays)The Red Dirt Rebel 107.7 KRBL/Lubbock, TX with Texas Music artist Pat Green and Neely's children. | |
Birthdays This Week:
8/16: The late Billy Joe Shaver; Promoter, Dillon Steen; Micky Braun of Micky and the Motorcars
8/17: Jim Nash-KTKO/Beeville
8/18: Artist, Cody Jinks
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