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🔥 TEXAS MUSIC ARTIST JAMES LANN TAKES TEJAS OVERSEAS TO SWITZERLAND, FRANCE & GERMANY ON HIS EUROPEAN TOUR‼️🇨🇭🇫🇷🇩🇪

🎟️ From James Lann: “Had a blast at Country Festival Kandertal!! BIG thank you to our good buddy Beat Mühlemann, everyone else who works hard to put this festival together, and the folks who came out to see us!! We look forward to next time!!”🇨🇭

“3rd time we’ve been to Festival Equiblues and it is still one of my favorite festivals to play at!! Plus it’s always awesome to be able to come to Europe and catch up with old friends, and make some new ones!! As always, the crowd was a blast!! Thanks again, from the bottom of our texas hearts, for having us!! We’ll be seeing y’all again soon!!!” 🇫🇷

📸: @guillaumesamama Miriam Schneider @jameslannation

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🔥 VIV LA HONKYTONK 🇫🇷!! 🥾

🎸 TEXAS MUSIC ARTIST DAVID ADAM BYRNES TAKES TEJAS OVERSEAS TO THE EQUIBLUES WESTERN FESTIVAL IN FRANCE‼️🤠

From David Adam Byrnes: “Absolutely one of the most memorable days of my life and so many new friends halfway across the world. Can’t wait to do it again France!”

📸: @DavidAdamByrnes

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🔥 Viv La HONKYTONK 🇫🇷!! 🥾

🎸 TEXAS MUSIC ARTIST MATT CASTILLO TAKES TEJAS OVERSEAS TO THE EQUIBLUES WESTERN FESTIVAL IN FRANCE‼️🤠

From @MattCastillo: I can’t believe I get to call this my job. To make memories like this, I’m still pinching myself that I brought my country to France!

📸: @MattCastilloMusic

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🔥 Y’ALL SHOULD PRE-SAVE RANDY ROGERS BAND’S 🎢 ROLLERCOASTER: 20TH ANNIVERSARY ON VINYL NOW‼️

REPOST :

@randyrogersband In honor of 20 years, we wanted to do something special as an ode to the feeling of those 24-year old’s who had no idea what we were doing, but somehow ended up making a record that changed everything. RollerCoaster: 20th Anniversary will be out August 23!

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🔥 CLEAR YOUR CALENDAR TO MEET THE RANDY ROGERS BAND ON THU 8/29 IN AUSTIN‼️

💿 From @WaterlooRecords: We’re happy to announce that @RandyRogersBand will join us for a live performance on Thursday, August 29th at 5pm. Don’t miss out on the band performing live on the Waterloo Records Stage here in Austin, Texas to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ROLLERCOASTER plus the band will sign your copy afterwards!

🎸 As country music continues broadening its influence in every corner of the modern soundscape - the quickly growing “red dirt” genre - which encapsulates the Western lifestyle and outlaw sound, is taking center stage lead by acts such as the influential Randy Rogers Band. For over 20 years, the band’s roster and traditional approach has remained unchanged and inspired the surge in a new generation of artists. The band’s second album, ROLLERCOASTER, is applauded as one of the most impactful collections in the Texas music scene. As the record prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Randy Rogers Band is releasing a newly remastered/re-sequenced edition of ROLLERCOASTER to commemorate the music that ignited their long-lasting journey as a Texas music staple act.

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Shooter Jennings and Actor James Woods Collaborate

An unlikely pair have collaborated with amazing results. Shooter Jennings and actor James Woods have collaborated with the newest single "The Road Back" as well as a new album to be released October 18th. While this is seemingly the first of its kind, the collaboration between Jennings and Woods began when Jennings casually suggested that Woods try writing song lyrics. Woods, who had been encouraged to write a book about his life, discovered that writing song lyrics allowed him to express his life stories in a more authentic and moving way. This led to the creation of their album Hear the Thunderous Crack, which tells stories from Woods’ life. The pair met through a mutual friend at a social event. 

 Woods first announced the album in an interview with Megyn Kelly in July, saying he is “embracing” his “second act” after his Hollywood career essentially came to a halt. Woods’s last live action work was in 2017. Woods recounted in 2018 — we well as in the Kelly interview — being dropped his agent over his outspoken conservative views. The actor wrote in his newsletter that the songs written for the album are his version of a celebrity “tell all.” Courtesy of Tresha Glowacki.

Baby Watch: With the announcement of the birth of Parker McCollum son Major earlier this month, several other Texas music artists have announced they have babies on the way. Jenna Paulette shared on Instagram that she is seven months pregnant. She recently finished up a new album and has a new single coming out this fall and a video featuring some Texas Longhorn football players. finished up a new album with a new single coming this fall and a video. Kylie Frey is expecting a boy any day now, and Bubba Westly is expecting a daughter. Roger Creager and his wife had a baby girl in June. 

📸: Kaci Bacque Photography

Teaming Up: There are several Texas music artists collaborating on songs together which wasn’t the norm a few years back. Now it seems that it’s becoming more and more of a thing.  Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen have their current song “All I Wanna Do Is Drink” from their Hold My Beer, Vol. 4 album. Clay Hollis’ current single “Beer On A Boat” features Jesse Raub Jr. Kevin Fowler released song in July called “Floatin’ Down The River” that features Clay Hollis. Cody Hibbard’s song “Long Ride In A Short Bed” features Aaron Watson. Kaitlyn Kohler’s song “This Could Be Love” features Jamie Richards. Muscadine Bloodline’s first release to Texas radio, “Tickets to Turnpike” features Kyle Nix from Turnpike Troubadours. Britt Hoffman and Jerrod Medulla teamed up on “Calm After the Storm.” The Jon Kott Band’s song “Three Sheets” features Sam Donald, and a remake of Charley Pride’s “Is Anybody Goin To San Antone” features singers Sunny Sauceda, Vinny Tovar, Jack Mason, Jerry DeLeon & Southbound and Kin Faux’s Rico Gonzales. 

Austin: Austin City Limits is celebrating its 50^th anniversary season that airs on September 28^th on PBS and Kacey Musgraves will appear on the hour-long episode. Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton and The War and Treaty will also appear on the episode. This is Musgraves third appearance on the ACL show since 2013. Read more HERE. 

Are you Serious?: Sirius XM has named PDs for Willie’s Roadhouse and Outlaw Country after the death of Jeremy Tepper earlier this year. Joey Black will program Willie’s Roadhouse and continue programming the Prime Country and Bluegrass Junction channels. In addition, Zach McCollum will program the Outlaw Country channel. 

Go Fish: Jesse Raub Jr. and fishing pro Brandon Coulter are one of the experiences fans bid on for the America Tinnitus Association’s 2024 Douglas Lake Celebrity Pro-Am Bass Tournament online auction. The tournament takes place on August 20^th. Fans were able to bid on fishing experiences with other country stars such as Wade Hayes. The money goes to a great cause. Click HERE for more information. Courtesy of JB Cloud/Red Dirt Proud.

Show Prep Stories

TV Time: Texas music artist Sandee June will be featured on the Kelly Williams TV Show. Sandee sat down to talk with Kelly and perform a few songs in front of a live audience. The show will air soon on the Your Home TV Network. Make sure to subscribe to Sandee’s Official Newsletter which includes news, happenings, concert into and a special home cooking recipe in each issue. Sandee’s single “Rolling Strong” is currently top 40 on the Texas charts and a portion of the proceeds from the song benefit Wheelchairs for Warriors. Courtesy of JB Cloud/Red Dirt Proud.

Close Call: Texas music artist Cynthia Rausch had a close call recently.  She and her family reside in an RV and use it for traveling to play live shows. Recently, the RV lost power and it woke Cynthia who smelled burning plastic. A power cord had overheated and melted which could have resulted in a fire in the RV. Thankfully the surge protector did its job and shut everything down. Courtesy of JB Cloud/Red Dirt Proud.

Exclusive: The Wilder Blue have been busy this Summer on the road playing massive shows with Luke Combs and gaining new fans along the way. The band has been releasing some sneak peaks of new music they have recorded on social media. Did You Know that they have a Fan Club called The Hideout where Members can hear EVERYTHING, they have done including the new stuff that is not out yet. Plans are $5 or $10 a month or get the $50 a year membership. Find details on their website www.TheWilderBlue.com. Courtesy of JB Cloud/Red Dirt Proud.

Upcoming Album Releases

8/20/24

Aaron Watson

Horse Named Texas

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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

9/12/24

Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors

Strangers No More, Vol. 2

9/13/24

Miranda Lambert

Postcards from Texas

9/20/24

Chase Rice

Go Down Singin'

Midland

Barely Blue

September Moon

Carry On

🎙️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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Eddy Smith (PD/Mornings) KHOS 92.1 FM/Sonora, TX and William Clark Green.

Tori Martin and Michael White (PD) Real Texas Radio.

Birthdays This Week:

8/16: Lee Ann Womack

8/20: Aaron Watson

8/23: Randy Rogers, Kelly Turner of Cooder Graw

8/24: Sandee June