Texas Music Daily Update (9/17/24)

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🔥 WHO NEEDS A CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED SHOW⁉️

🎸 Thank you Will Payne, Barry Diamond & the WB Morning Circus Show at 95-5FM KITX/Hugo, OK for this dream audio reel‼️

📸: Cross Canadian Ragweed

🔥 WHO IS BEHIND TEXAS MUSIC DAILY? 🔥

Texas Music Daily is the brainchild of seasoned industry veterans Greg Sax and Tami Millspaugh.

Few people know that Greg and Tami have been married for 27 years. They saw the need for a centralized source of news, show prep, and consolidated information about Texas Music which is why Texas Music Daily was born to fill that gap.

Greg Sax, a 2020 inductee of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, began his career in radio before transitioning to work with notable labels such as Atlantic Records Nashville, RCA Records Nashville, Big Machine Records, Virgin Records Nashville, and Show Dog Records Nashville. After an 18-year stint working for Toby Keith, which ended following Keith’s cancer diagnosis and passing, Sax shifted his focus to promoting Texas Music. Sax founded Saxis Music Group in 2023 and has built a roster of successful #1 artists, including Mitch Rossell and Matt Daniel, and has achieved chart-topping Texas hits with Bri Bagwell, Matt Castillo, Jordan Rainer, and Joey Green with more on the way!

Tami Millspaugh started her career at Arista Nashville and worked with Decca Records and Curb-Universal before transitioning to the distribution side. As the Divisional Country Marketing Manager for Universal, she developed a deep appreciation for Texas Music. She promoted artists like Robert Earl Keen, Cross Canadian Ragweed, and Pat Green before founding Texas Record Chick Promotions in 2009. Over the past 15 years, Tami has worked with top Texas Music acts, including Wade Bowen, Casey Donahew, Randy Rogers, Aaron Watson, Pat Green, Whiskey Myers, Turnpike Troubadours, Mike Ryan, Kyle Park, Shane Smith and the Saints, Cody Canada and the Departed, William Clark Green, William Beckmann, and Flatland Cavalry, among others and has racked up more than 200 number one singles on the Texas Music Charts.

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Our hope is that you enjoy this fun journey with us and you will check out Texas Music….Daily! THX!

Texas Music artist Matt Daniel is on a radio tour promoting his new single "Keepin Me Alive."

This week is full of more radio station visits! Make sure to tune in to these stations this week!

KBST/Big Spring, TX

KSNY/Synder, TX

KORQ/Abilene, TX

KRMX/Abilene, TX

KLGD/Abilene, TX

KXOX/Sweetwater, TX

🔥🎅 KOE WETZEL JINGLES IN THE TEXAS CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR‼️🎄🍵

🛷 Koe Wetzel just announced: “Wetzel’s Wonderland Live coming to Moody Center in Austin on 12/27 and Dickies Arena in Ft. Worth on 12/28 with special guests Morgan Wade & Stephen Wilson, Jr.”‼️

🎟️ Presale: This Wednesday 9/18, 10am CT - This Thursday 9/19, 10pm CT with password: XMAS24

👉 General On Sale: This Friday 9/20, 10am CT

📸: @koe_wetzel @morganwademusic @stephen.wilson.jr @moodycenteratx @dickiesarena

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PLEASE LET IT BE TRUE!

WE WANT A CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED REUNION TOUR FOR CHRISTMAS!

For the first time since 2011, the Cross Canadian Ragweed Facebook page has been updated with a mysterious image hinting at 2025, and fans are buzzing with speculation.

It is the 30^th anniversary of this iconic Texas Red Dirt band who is trending on social media, with over 1,000 posts about them on Facebook alone. Their official website, www.crosscanadianragweed.com, features only the 2025 teaser image, adding to the intrigue.

Tami Millspaugh from TMD has been inundated with calls and texts inquiring about the situation. Millspaugh, who worked on the recent Cody Canada and the Departed singles from the Soul Gravy album in 2022, is in the dark about the latest development. Canada revisited songs from the original CCR Soul Gravy album and released updated versions under Cody Canada and the Departed. Millspaugh promoted songs "Again" and "Lonely Girl," which, despite not being radio singles in the 2004 release, topped the Texas Music charts two decades later.

With the CCR camp keeping tight-lipped, conspiracy theories are running wild.

One exciting theory from JR at the Red Dirt Rebel in Lubbock, TX, suggests that the band might reunite for their first show at The Musicfest in Steamboat this January. This theory gains some credibility from a fan's post on 95.9 The Ranch’s CCR post, which allegedly showed the band on the festival lineup. However, attempts to verify this have been unsuccessful, and the fan claims the lineup has since been removed—possibly an early leak?

Adding fuel to the fire, Robert Gallagher of Billy Bob’s posted a photo of an autographed CCR guitar with the caption “What!!!!” While many speculate that Gallagher might have inside information, he has only noted the profile picture change. Some fans are skeptical, suggesting it could be a ploy to sell merchandise.

As anticipation grows, thousands of fans are hoping for a full-fledged Cross Canadian Ragweed reunion tour rather than just a merch drop. The general consensus is clear: We’re ready to pay for a Ragweed reunion tour—take our money now!

The Music Fest at Steamboat is officially sold out, and the lineup of artists has just been announced.

This year’s festival features over 50 performers, including radio DJs and special guests like Dale Brisby, Eric Raines, Robert Earl Keen, and Suzy Bogguss.

In addition, a special all-star tribute to the late Charlie Robison will be part of the event.

Other notable acts set to perform are Kevin Fowler, Roger Creager, Jack Ingram, The Wilder Blue, Cory Morrow, Bri Bagwell, Kyle Park, Josh Abbott, William Clark Green, and Zach Top, among many others.

The Musicfest dates are January 6-11, 2025, in Steamboat, CO.

Courtesy of JB Cloud of Red Dirt Proud

Rodeo Queen:

Kylie Frey’s dream of singing the National Anthem at the National Finals Rodeo occurred four years ago and the singer/songwriter announced that she gets to sing the anthem again at this year’s NFR.

The NFR takes place December 5-14, 2024, in Las Vegas.

GOT CHRISTMAS MUSIC?:

The Cook and Corliss Christmas TEXTRAVAGANZA is gearing up for their 6th annual syndicated Christmas program and needs Texas Country Christmas songs.

Send your Christmas music HERE.

Larry Joe Taylor's Rhymes & Vines Texas Music Festival returns to Melody Mountain Ranch in Stephenville, TX September 18 – 21.

The lineup boasts incredible artists like Stoney LaRue, James McMurtry, Cooder Graw, Adam Hood, and, of course, Larry Joe Taylor himself.

Beyond the music, the festival also features the World Championship Jalapeno Popper Cook-off, adding a fun and spicy twist to the festivities. It's a fantastic chance to immerse yourself in authentic Texas music and culture. More information is available HERE.

GORDY'S HWY 30 TEXAS EDITION CANCELLED FOR 2024

The interwebs were buzzing yesterday with the announcement of Reckless Kelly pulling out of the Gordy's Hwy 30 Music Festival in Fort Worth in October.

This is supposed to be a Texas country festival, but the lineup was far from it other than a few recognizable Texas Music acts. Instead, the performers were hip-hop artists Nelly, Vanilla Ice, Hinder, Color Me Bad,Tag Team, DJ Kool, All 4 One, and DJ Skribble. Gordy's Hwy 30 Music Festival has been a big independent country artist event in Idaho since 2014 as well as up-and-coming mainstream country artists.

As of 3:30 p.m. Monday, September 16, 2024, Gordy's Hwy30 Texas Edition postponed the Fort Worth Festival with the following annnoucement on their Facebook page:

To our incredible #Hwy30 family,

As you know, we've always been the "People's Festival" from day one, and we want you to know we're listening.

After much deliberation with our team, we have made the extremely difficult decision to postpone this year's music fest in Fort Worth. While we were overjoyed to welcome so many exciting and talented artists to the stage, we want to ensure that we also take the time to slow down, regroup and come back stronger than ever in 2025.

As many of you know, Gordy has been facing some significant health challenges, and right now, his focus needs to be on rest and healing.

We know how much this event means to you all. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and unwavering support. Venue to be determined.

Ticket holders will also be emailed directly.

Stay tuned, stay safe, and we’ll see you next year!

Got New Music? Let us know. Email us at Texas Music Daily

New Music at Radio

Bart Crow "Stained Your Crown"

Colton Rice "Stay"

Cynthia Rausch "Coming Home"

David Adam Byrnes "More Afraid of Living" 9/20

Ghosts of Hill County "Good Ol' Boys"

Hayden Haddock "Front Porch in the Rain"

Jake Bush "Her Way Ain't the Highway"

Jenna Paulette "Run the Damn Ball"

Jenni Dale Lord Band "Dinner and a Heartbreak"

John Swat "Cowgirl"

Keller Cox "Good Again, Amen"

Kyle Park "Hill Country Home"

Matt Daniel "Keepin Me Alive"

Mike Ryan "Get Away With Anything"

Rustic Rose "It Ain't Easy" 9/23

Ryder Grimes "One More for the Ride"

Sarah Hobbs "Delta Dawn"

Tyler Halverson "Beatin' Around the Bar"

Wade Bowen "Friday Night"

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Upcoming Album Releases

9/17/24

Eleven Hundred Springs

Live from the Double Wide in Dallas

9/20/24

Chase Rice

Go Down Singin'

Midland

Barely Blue

September Moon

Carry On

9/27/24

Casey Donahew

Never Not Love You

Cody Jinks

Backside of 30

10/4/24

Tanner Sparks

Some Kind of Crazy

Hayes Carll & The Heathens

Hayes & The Heathens

10/5/24

Jenni Dale Lord Band

A Million Moments

🎙️INDUSTRY JOBS AVAILABLE 🎙️

*Veteran PD and on-air personality, Shotgun Steve Kelly has left KKOW-FM in Pittsburg, KS and is looking for his next adventure. Contact him at DJdude68@yahoo.com

*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

*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