It's Willie Wednesday!

Our Texas Hero, Willie Nelson has been one of the main figures of the outlaw country genre that started brewing in the late 1960s as a reaction to the restrictions of the Nashville sound. He is the Godfather of what we now know as Texas Music.

ON THIS DATE IN WILLIE HISTORY--In 1951, Patsy Cline recorded then-struggling songwriter Willie Nelson's song "Crazy."

🔥 WILLIE NELSON SEZ “IT PISSED A FEW PEOPLE OFF & I FIGURED IT WAS WORTH DOING” ON WILLIE WEDNESDAY‼️

🎸 Celebrating Our Texas Hero Willie Nelson Today who has been rocking his iconic braids for decades now, which he first started wearing as a style around 1972 in Austin, Texas according to @whiskeyriff. In an interview with Larry King over a decade ago, a fan asked why he kept the braids for so long and made them such an inseparable part of his legendary brand, to which he had a very Willie answer, saying simply: “It pissed a few people off and I figured it was worth doing”.

💿 ON THIS DATE IN 1951–Patsy Cline Records Then-Struggling Songwriter Willie Nelson’s Song “Crazy”‼️

🤩 Willie Nelson will release his 76th studio album with his youngest son Micah Nelson producing on an album entitled “Last Leaf On The Tree” which is due out November 1st according to @goodmorningamerica‼️

🎶 CHECK OUT our Spotify Playlist “Texas Music Daily-AF” (not the AF you’re thinking of). It’s a Texas Music Daily-Artist Flashback playlist celebrating Our Texas Hero Willie Nelson (link 🔗 above in our profile)‼️

📸: Wally McNamee @willienelsonofficial

🔥 SUPERSTAR TEXAN KOE WETZEL TAKES HIS “BIG HEART” OVERSEAS BUT FIRST GIFTS $15K TO HIS ALMA MATER IN PITTSBURGH, TX‼️

❤️ Koe Wetzel is giving back to where it all started in Pittsburg, Texas according to @ketknbc in Tyler by donating $15,000 to his alma mater Pittsburg ISD. District Superintendent Terry Waldrep stated $5,000 will be given to the athletics program and $10,000 will go to other students’ needs. According to Waldrep, this donation marks Wetzel’s sixth annual donation to the district. “Koe has a big heart, and cares about the students and community,” Waldrep said. “It is always very much appreciated and very thoughtful of him to want to help the students in the district.”

🎸 Platinum-Selling Texas Singer-Songwriter Koe Wetzel is also set to make his long-awaited debut in the UK and Europe this year with his Damn Near Normal World Tour according to Entertainment Focus. Wetzel will bring his electrifying live shows to major European cities including London, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Leeds, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Berlin, and Cologne from October 26 through November 7th.

Reflecting on his journey, Wetzel shared, “We started out nearly 10 years ago playing bars in Texas for tips and a case of beer, and have slowly seen that grow to sold-out venues across the U.S. as fans share the music. Bringing our tour to Europe is honestly hard to wrap my head around — we can’t wait to party with you all.”

📸: @koe_wetzel

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🔥 TODAY IS WILLIE WEDNESDAY AT TEXAS MUSIC DAILY AS OUR TEXAS HERO WILLIE NELSON DROPS HIS 76TH ALBUM THIS NOVEMBER‼️

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🎸 Willie Nelson will release his 76th studio album with his youngest son Micah Nelson producing on an album entitled “Last Leaf on the Tree” which is due out November 1st according to @goodmorningamerica‼️

🎟️ The announcement for the new album comes after Willie Nelson’s triumphant return to the stage on the Fourth of July this summer, after recovering from an unspecified illness that caused him to miss multiple performances on his Outlaw Music Festival Tour‼️

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Willie Nelson’s 76^th Studio Album Last Leaf On The Tree Will Be Released Nov. 1^st

Our Texas Hero, Willie Nelson (91) will release his 76^th studio album with son Micah Nelson called Last Leaf on the Tree out November 1^st. 

Micah, a.k.a. Particle Kid helped produce and performed on the legendary singer’s album that includes covers and songs written or co-written by Willie. 

One of the covers on the album is Tom Waits song “Last Leaf” and can be heard HERE. Other covers include versions of hits by artists such as Keith Richards, The Flaming Life, Warren Zevon and more.

"There are little side-quests, but that became the through-line -- facing death with grace," Micah Nelson said in a statement, according to the outlet.

The 34-year-old also said in a statement to Saving Country Music that he took a "sculptor's approach" to helping produce the album.

"It's an approach that I really love and have used a lot over the years -- just throwing the clay down and stepping back, then maybe adding a little more, and then maybe shaving down here, and kind of building the tracks that way," he said.

Source Article HERE

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Willie Nelson, Lukas Nelson, and Micah Nelson attend the Producers & Engineers Wing 12th annual GRAMMY week event honoring Willie Nelson at Village Studios on February 6, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

It’s in the Genes

In addition to Willie Nelson’s son Micah a.k.a. Particle Kid performing with his dad, Willie’s other son Lukas Nelson has spent a lot of time on the road with him performing on the Outlaw Music Festival tour recently. The two are very much like one another as can be seen in a TikTok video showing both doing separate solo performances almost 40 years apart of “Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground.” Willie’s performance was filmed at a 1984 concert and the performance of Lukas was filmed in 2023. In fact, the two sound very similar to one another especially when Lukas covers his dad’s songs. However, Lukas has his own style that has gained him much acclaim from radio and critics especially with his most recent album Sticks and Stones featuring the hit single with Lainey Wilson “More Than Friends” and other chart-topping singles.

Lukas also wowed fans with his cover of Eric Clapton’s “Before You Accuse Me”. Lukas said in recently surfaced video footage that his father was the first to inspire him as a musician and he got into blues, notably Eric Clapton’s music.

“I got to meet him [Clapton] one time,” Nelson said in the clip. “And I was so inspired and scared, I didn’t know what to say. I just ran and I gave him a hug, I must have been 10 years old and I think he had a cold, but he hugged me back. And right around that time he came out with his record, it’s an ‘Unplugged’ record he did. So thought that this would be a good one.” Per Em Casalena American Songwriter article. 



“Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground” was written by Willie and released on the number one Billboard soundtrack Honeysuckle Rose in 1980. It was his seventh number one single on the country charts. And no one can forget the most famous song from this soundtrack, “On The Road Again” that was also a number one single.

Source: Clayton Edwards, American Songwriter HERE

Show Prep Stories

What's Left of My Heart: Reckless Kelly released a video for their single "What's Left of My Heart" off of their soon to be released The Last Frontier album on 9/13. The band has been on the road and got to shoot the video with their family and friends. Cody Braun wrote/produced the video and co-directed with their friend Tony Gates. They embraced their “Sorry for Patrying” The video was filmed in South Austin at the beloved Giddy-Ups. See if you can see their buddy Django Walker, son of the legendary Jerry Jeff Walker in the video as well as some other famous friends. Cody told Broadway World, "Each appearance adds another layer of depth, capturing the essence of what makes the Texas music scene so special.”

- Broadway World

THIS ONE'S FOR THE BIRDS....and MUSIC: It's that time of the year again for the 2024 Premier Outdoors Song Bird Series. What is this you ask? Well, the Songbird Series Hunting Events offer dove hunting, live music, food and drinks. These events are 21+ only in Cibolo, Texas. Buy your tickets now before we run out of spots! Not a hunter, NO PROBLEM, event tickets are available too! Song Bird Series | Lone Star Premier Outdoors

This season's line-up includes:

9/1 Josh Ward

9/5 Gabe Garcia

9/7 Shenandoah

9/12 Muscadine Bloodline

9/19 Randy Rogers

10/4 Mike Ryan

10/12 Vanilla Ice

Hit the Hay: Aaron Watson revealed on socials that his current song “Hit the Hay Runnin’” is the first of 40 songs off the upcoming album Horse Named Texas. There’s no release date disclosed yet by the Texas Music hitmaker. His album became available for presale on his birthday 8/20. “Hit the Hay Runnin’” sprinted out of the gate on Texas radio and is already the most added song on the airwaves several weeks in a row.

Just Announced - Aaron Watson's 8/24 Billy Bob's show has been rescheduled to 1/10/25 according to a social post from Billy Bob's Texas.

Upcoming Album Releases

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

Reckless Kelly

The Last Frontier

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

Texas Radio Photos

Our Texas Hero Willie Nelson with 2024 Texas Radio Hall of Fame Inductee Frank “Big Frank” Edwards Franklin (KRYS/Corpus Christi, TX) on Willie’s Bus at Concrete Street Amphitheater on May 4, 2005. 

📸: Corpus Christi Caller Times

Birthdays This Week:

8/21: Kacey Musgraves

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

8/24: Sandee June