🔥 TEXAS MUSIC DAILY HAS YOUR EXCLUSIVE FIRST LISTEN ***NOW*** TO DAVID ADAM BYRNES’ NEW SINGLE “MORE AFRAID OF LIVING”‼️

🎸 “More Afraid Of Living” is what David calls “the best song I’ve ever recorded” and “my favorite song I’ve ever recorded”. It’s an honest song about anyone who has ever lost the person that gave them their reason to live. Lyrically, it’s an honest and deep song. This brand new single is only the second song that was not cowritten by Byrnes but by his first writing mentor Rick Tiger, Mark Howett, and Floyd Callen. “You spend a lifetime searching for a song this powerful,” says Byrnes. “I’m thankful I was one of the first to hear it back when I was 19 at the Fiddle And Steel Guitar Bar and that Rick always told me that this was my song. But I’m most thankful I have the opportunity to record it and hopefully give it the audience it truly deserves”.

📸: David Adam Byrnes

🎶 David Adam Byrnes will officially release his new single titled “More Afraid Of Living” to Texas Red Dirt radio tomorrow but you can pre-save it tonight Thursday, Sept 19th at 11pm CT on all music platforms worldwide.

🔥 SECRET AUDIO FROM OUR TEXAS MUSIC HEROES—ROGER CREAGER, KEVIN FOWLER & WILLY BRAUN‼️

🌸 “She’s my flower…and I’m her…

🐥 “Did You Guys See The Size of That Chicken?”

🦋 “I’m her butterfly…OH!”

📸: Roger Creager Kevin Fowler Willy Braun

🎥: “Young Guns” 20th Century Fox Morgan Creek Productions

🔥 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

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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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Billie Jo Jones "Some Girls Don't Cry"

is #1!

Billie Jo Jones started singing as soon as she could talk. This singer/songwriter is known for blending traditional country music with her own, unique style and attitude.

Born in Dallas, TX, this proud native was destined for stardom from a very early age.

Billie Jo shares, “I was putting on private concerts for my grandparents who raised me in their living room when I was 4-5 years old! They would sit and watch me for hours and clap for me after every song. I would perform a variety of songs from Shania Twain to the Dixie Chicks to Patsy Cline to Ray Price to Loretta Lynn. I have always loved old country.”

She made her public debut at age 9 at her local church, Lake Fork Baptist. From there, the opportunities grew and she began singing at different area churches and local Opry’s close by. Some of her first venues were The Cotton Pickin’ Theatre in Point, TX, The Wylie Opry in Wylie, TX, Gladewater Saturday Night Opry in Gladewater, TX and many others that hold a very special place in her heart.

Billie Jo is one of most loved Texas Country Music favorites. She has shared the stage with artists: Deana Carter, Gene Watson, Linda Davis, Barbara Fairchild, The Oakridge Boys, Diamond Rio, Justin Moore, Wade Bowen, Pat Green, Stoney LaRue, Roger Creager, Sam Riggs, Bryan White, Jerrod Niemann, Josh Abbott, Wade Hayes, Adam Hood, Jason Eady, Courtney Patton, Jamie Lin Wilson, Chris Colston and many others.

A personal highlight, was opening for Ray Price, one of her biggest inspirations and someone she listened to many times with her grandparents over the years.

Billie Jo Jones is being heard all over the world. Her previous single "Right Now Kinda Girl" hit #1 on the Texas Regional Radio Report, 2 weeks in a row on CDX True Indie & several weeks in a row on Texas Internet Radio Chart, along with going Top 40 on Music Row.

The news is spreading fast about this spitfire blonde headed Texan who is resurrecting her favorite style of country music. Hard hitting and truthful lyrics, clever hooks and melodies that will stick in your brain for days.

Her latest single "Some Girls Don't Cry" is the title of her 1st ever full-length country album and has now reached #1 on Texas Regional Radio Report, along with being "retired" from both CDX True Indie and Texas Internet Radio Chart for being #1 for 3 consecutive weeks! At the time of this writing she has earned Top 40 on Music Row and still climbing!

When asked why she chose to sing and play music, Billie Jo replied, “Singing is the only thing I have ever wanted to do. God didn’t give me this voice to just sit at home with it. I believe He gave me this voice and the courage to go out and play shows every weekend. I have always had a heart for people and getting to share my voice and my story through my songs means EVERYTHING to me”. 

Jacob Stelly Honors Young Man Each Year

What started out as a dare to Jacob Stelly to perform at a high school graduation turned into a yearly event called Rebel Fest that takes place at Potosi Live in Abilene, Texas.

Hawley High School student, Robert Ybarra, reached out to his favorite singer, Jacob Stelly and asked him to perform at their high school graduation. Stelly said he would if they could reach a set number of responses on Facebook. The Hawley High School community blew that number out of the water and Stelly honored his word and performed.

Tragically, a year after Ybarra graduated, he was killed in a car accident. 

In honor of Ybarra, Rebel Fest was born and has grown into a vibrant annual music festival and a student athlete scholarship fundraiser.

Jacob Stelly continues to headline the event in Robert Ybarra’s member. Read full story HERE.

Contributing Writer – Rudy Fernandez 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2024) — The Americana Music Association celebrated distinguished members of its community tonight, revealing the winners of the 23rd Annual Americana Honors & Awards at the historic Ryman Auditorium. A world-class group of musical innovators garnered coveted awards, including Sierra Ferrell (Artist of the Year & Album of the Year), Brandy Clark (Song of the Year), Larkin Poe (Duo/Group of the Year), The Red Clay Strays (Emerging Act of the Year) and Grace Bowers (Instrumentalist of the Year).

Throughout the night, attendees were treated to performances by The Blind Boys of Alabama, Brandy Clark with SistaStrings, Charles Wesley Godwin, Dave Alvin, Dwight Yoakam, Fantastic Negrito, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Jobi Riccio, Kaitlin Butts, Larkin Poe, The Milk Carton Kids, Noah Kahan, Sarah Jarosz, Shelby Lynne, Sierra Ferrell, Turnpike Troubadours, The War and Treaty, Waxahatchee with MJ Lenderman, and Wyatt Flores.

“Tonight was a powerful and heartfelt evening,” said Jed Hilly, Executive Director of the Americana Music Association. “It represented the commitment to community, which exemplifies the spirit of Americana. This legacy has stood strong for 25 years and will continue for decades to come.”

2024 Honors & Awards Winners:

Album of the Year: Trail of Flowers, Sierra Ferrell; Produced by Eddie Spear and Gary Paczosa

Artist of the Year: Sierra Ferrell

Duo/Group of the Year: Larkin Poe

Emerging Act of the Year: The Red Clay Strays

Song of the Year: "Dear Insecurity," Brandy Clark (feat. Brandi Carlile); Written by Brandy Clark and Michael Pollack

Instrumentalist of the Year: Grace Bowers

The 23rd Annual Americana Honors & Awards is the hallmark event of AMERICANAFEST week, which continues through this Saturday, September 21.

For more information on the Honors & Awards and AMERICANAFEST, please visit www.americanamusic.org. 

Cody Johnson announced on socials that he has to postpone shows in Charlotte and Charleston due to illness. 

But in other COJO news, the country star is releasing the deluxe edition of Leather this fall. “The deluxe edition of Leather is coming out this fall,” Cody tells ABC Audio. “There’s 13 more tracks, and I personally think that the second half of this album has more potential #1 hits, and it has more sing-along songs and it’s better songs. I mean, that’s saying a lot,” he notes. “That’s a big statement. It’s a bold statement.” 

Leather is nominated for Album of the Year at the 2024 CMA Awards. Cody also received nods for Male Vocalist of the Year, Single of the Year for “Dirt Cheap,” and Music Video of the Year for “The Painter” and “Dirt Cheap,” both of which are Cody’s recent #1 hits.

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville September 16th, 2024 | ABC News Radio

Texas Music Daily First Listen:

David Adam Byrnes

"More Afraid of Living"

David Adam Byrnes gave Texas Music Daily an exclusive first listen to his new single “More Afraid Of Living” which is a song that David calls “the best song I’ve ever recorded” and “my favorite song I’ve ever recorded”. 

It’s an honest song about anyone who as ever LOST the person that gave them their reason to live. 

Lyrically it’s an honest and deep song. 

It is only the second song that was not cowritten by Byrnes but by his first writing mentor Rick Tiger, Mark Howett, and Floyd Callen. 

“You spend a lifetime searching for a song this powerful. I’m thankful I was one of the first to hear it back when I was 19 at the Fiddle And Steel Guitar Bar and that Rick always told me that this was my song. But I’m most thankful I have the opportunity to record it and hopefully give it the audience it truly deserves”. 

The song was originally recorded on Byrnes’ debut record on Better Angels Music released 2010 and he is excited to finally record it his way and finally make a radio single out of this amazing song. 

The song is available for pre-save on all outlets on September 20th and will be available on streaming platforms on September 27, 2024.

Tube: Midland was on Jimmy Kimmel last week promoting their new album Barely Blue out tomorrow and gave Jimmy a taste of Texas with their song “Lone Star State of Mind.”

Delta Dawn: You can see Tanya Tucker for free in Austin this Saturday. The free concert will be held on Sept. 21, ahead of the Longhorns' game against ULM.

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"

If you would like your album release added, please send an email with your name, album title and release date to

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Upcoming Album Releases

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

Texas Radio & Artist Photos

Cynthia and Ethan Rausch visit the Texas Knock Out 105.7 KTKO/Beeville.

Top photo pictured with station owner, Alan Pilgrim.

Bottom photo pictured with PD, Jim Nash.

Cody Johnson and Wade Bowen performed shows together this past weekend and obviously were having a good time.

Photo Credit: Jay Trevino

Birthdays & Events This Week:

9/20: Richard Ferguson (KXOX)

9/22: Fall Begins, Parris Pittman, Ice Cream Cone Day

9/26: National Pancake Day; Bruce Schwartz-Texas 46 Radio

9/29: Cara Miller-Radio Free Texas

9/30: Colby Ericson-35 South; Chewing Gum Day

If you would like your tour dates added, please send an email with your dates in an Excel file in the format below to

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