🔥 CODY JOHNSON AND WRANGLER TEAM UP FOR CLOTHING LINE‼️

🎸 What better person to have his own line of Wrangler clothing than Cody Johnson who wears the brand day in and day out! Wrangler has launched the clothing line with cuff embroidery, logo-ed buttons and gives a tailored fit. The clothing retails for $59.99 and is now available online and in select retailers nationwide.

🎥: Jim Nash 105-7 The Texas Knockout

🔥 OUR TEXAS MUSIC HERO WILLIE NELSON WAS ON AXS TV LAST NIGHT

📺 and blazed through an unforgettable evening stacked with classic favorites such as “Whiskey River,” “Man With The Blues,” and “On The Road Again”‼️

📸: Willie Nelson

DOVE SEASON STARTED SUNDAY AT 6AM IN TEXAS

Our Texas Music Superstars Love The Hunt

Dove Season Is September 1–October 29 & December 15–January 14

From Casey Donahew: “I can’t tell you much I love Sept 1st… it’s Dove Season people!!!! Who’s hunting??”

From Parker McCollum: “Getting dialed in for hunting season.”

From Aaron Watson (2013): Nothing gets more exciting than College Football starting the same weekend as Dove Season!

From Rudy Fernandez (MD/Afternoons) KMWX/Abilene & KGKL/San Angelo: “Get ready for an awesome dove hunting season in Texas! Don’t miss the action—check out all the rules and tips before you head out!

J.B. Cloud (Middays) KLGD/Abilene & Red Dirt Proud (2014): “Opening Sunday of the NFL and Dove season. I bet the mall will be packed with NFL and hunting widows.”

NEWS & TIPS From Texas Parks & Wildlife: “GOOD NEWS FOR DOVE HUNTERS! Thanks to a rainy spring, dove populations are at a near record high.”

* Have a valid hunting license and migratory game bird stamp

* Have the Harvest Information Program and Hunter Education certifications;

* Have an annual public hunting permit, if hunting on public lands;

* Don’t go over your daily limit;

* It is illegal to hunt over a baited field; and

* Only use a shotgun, smaller than 10 gauge and with a maximum capacity of three shells.

: Casey Donahew Parker McCollum Texas Parks & Wildlife

🔥 HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND, Y’ALL‼️

WHITEWATER AMPHITHEATER ROCKED THE FREE WORLD THIS PAST WEEKEND‼️

Tonight 8/31—Texas Superstar Cody Jinks (2nd Night-In-A-Row)

Sun 9/1—Texas Superstar Parker McCollum (SOLD OUT)

Fri 9/6 & Sat 9/7—Red Dirt Superstars Turnpike Troubadours

📸: @whitewateramphitheater @codyjinks @parkermccollum @turnpiketroubadours 

🙏 RIP TO OUR TEXAS MUSIC HERO CHARLIE ROBISON WHO WOULD HAVE BEEN 60 ON SEPTEMBER 1‼️

🎸 Charlie Robison, the Texas singer-songwriter, would have turned 60 years old today. He passed away on September 10, 2023 last year in a San Antonio hospital after suffering from cardiac arrest and other complications, according to Wikipedia.

💥 Charlie was born in Houston, Texas on September 1, 1964. After a knee injury at Southwest Texas State University ended a potential football career, Charlie Robison came to Austin, Texas in the late 1980s and had stints in the bands Chaparral, Millionaire Playboys, and Two Hoots and a Holler. He went solo with his album “Bandera” in 1996. Charlie subsequently signed with Sony and released “Life of the Party” on Sony’s subsidiary Lucky Dog Records. The album gave him three of his biggest hits including “My Hometown.”

🎟️ As the brother to Texas Music artist Bruce Robison, Charlie had other ties to the Texas Music scene as he was married to Emily Strayer of The Dixie Chicks from 1999-2008 and had three children with her. In addition, Charlie and his second wife, Kristen Robison, had a son in February 2020.

📸: Charlie Robison.

Bri Bagwell Teases Five Upcoming Tracks and Jokes About Her Crazy Tour Schedule

It looks like Bri Bagwell is about to drop some new music! Yesterday, she shared on her social media that she’s been working on five new tracks—her “babies,” as she calls them.

These songs were recorded at The Smoakstack in Nashville with her longtime producer, Rachel Loy. The recording also features Fred Eltringham on drums, Sam Hunter on guitar, Billy Justineau on keys, and her boyfriend Paul Eason on acoustic guitar.

Bri also posted a snapshot of her hectic touring schedule on a whiteboard, showing her travels across Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado in September and October. She joked that her chaotic schedule is the reason she’s losing her mind and can’t seem to find her shoes.

Bri’s Tour Dates:

9/7 | Cotton & Crude Festival - Levelland, TX

9/9 | Stella Hotel - Bryan, TX (Sold out)

9/12 | The Maverick - Tucson, AZ

9/14 | The Piehl Barn / Patriot Day- Amarillo/Bushland, TX

9/19 | Downshift Brewing Company - Ruidoso, NM

9/21 | Old Town Center for the Arts Cottonwood, AZ - Cottonwood, AZ

9/24 | Lulu's Downtown - Colorado Springs, CO

9/25 | Lost Lake - Denver, CO

9/27 | Llano Rock'n Riverfest - Llano, TX

9/29 | The GAR HOLE - Anna, TX

Photo Credit: The Smoakstack and Bri Bagwell.

Hudson Westbrook Draws Record-Breaking Crowd at Fort Worth Debut Concert, Continues to Soar with Chart-Topping Single and National Tour

TMD was on hand for Hudson Westbrook’s debut concert in Fort Worth, TX, which sold out with over 1,600 attendees—the largest crowd ever at the Rusty Nickel Icehouse. Over 100 fans were left outside the fence trying to get in. This marks Hudson’s fourth sold-out headlining show since he began touring in May 2024.

Hudson will be hitting the road with Midland and will return to Texas for performances on September 28 in Hempstead, October 19 in Brownwood, and November 2 in Lubbock. His single “Two Way Drive” is currently in the top 25 on the Texas Music charts, and he has amassed over 8 million streams across all digital platforms, with 87K monthly listeners on Spotify.

Robert Earl Keen's Annual Homecoming & Fan Appreciation Day Weekend:

Robert Earl Keen’s 3^rd Annual Homecoming Weekend and Fan Appreciation Day wrapped up last night at Floore’s Country Store in Helotes, TX.

“Celebrating my fans is a cornerstone of my career,” says Robert Earl Keen. “For the past 2 years, we’ve hosted folks from across the country, the globe even, for a free show that has a singular goal: showering my fans in appreciation, giving them back the love they’ve given me since the 1980s.”

Robert Earl Keen’s Annual Homecoming Weekend includes a Fan Appreciation Day, an event where fans enter a lottery to win tickets and if selected, are treated to a free all-day outdoor party on Labor Day hosted by REK, and featuring a house band with many surprise guests and sit-ins. New this year, on Sept. 1, REK and a high caliber of handpicked songwriting friends that swapped stories and songs in an intimate setting inside at Floore’s.

The artist lineup included William Beckmann, Ray Benson, Cody Canada, Georgia Parker, Waylon Payne, Steve Poltz, Max and Heather Stalling and Jamie Lin Wilson. 

Photo Credit: Robert Earl Keen Facebook

Mike Ryan's Tour Bus in Minor Collision; No Injuries Reported, Some Shows May Be Rescheduled

Mike Ryan's tour bus was recently involved in a collision with another vehicle. Fortunately, no one was hurt. However, being on the road comes with its risks for artists, and some shows might need to be rescheduled. Please check with the venues for updates on upcoming concerts.

Check Mike Ryan's website for Tour Dates.

George Strait Listening Parties are on Wednesday, Sept. 4

🔥 HEAD TO 15 TEXAS INDIE RECORD STORES TO HEAR GEORGE STRAIT’S “COWBOYS AND DREAMERS” 2-DAYS EARLY WITH LISTENING PARTIES ON WED SEPT 4‼️

💥 15 Texas Indie Record Stores 💥

*Abilene—Record Guys 

*Arlington—CD Warehouse Records & Tapes 

*Austin—Waterloo Records 

*Bryan—Curious Collections 

*Carrollton—Dead Wax Records 

*Fort Worth—Chief Records

*Frisco—ZT Records

*Houston—Cactus Music 

*Huntsville—Volume Music 

*Keller—County Line Records 

*Klein—Music Town 

*Round Rock—Piranha Records 

*San Antonio—Del Bravo Record Shop 

*Spring / The Woodlands—Volume Music 

*The Woodlands—ZT Records

📸: @umgnashville @georgestrait @recordstoredayus

Oklahoma Breakdown: Stoney LaRue played the Ryman earlier this year and said on his socials, "Check out this dream come true, and the sing-a-long at the Ryman Auditorium! Oklahoma Breakdown never sounded so good! Love you all!"

The fans at the Ryman were signing the iconic song back to him. Hopefully we will have new music from our Texas Music hero soon.

More tour dates at: www.StoneyLaRue.com

9.5.2024 - Taylor County Coliseum/Abilene, TX

9.6.2024 - Gruene Hall/New Braunfels, TX

9.12.24 - Marty B's/Bartonville, TX

9.13.24 - Red River Station BBQ/Saint Jo, TX

9.21.24 - Kermit Celebration Days/Kermit, TX

9.27.24 - Capitol Federal Amphitheater/Andover, KS

9.28.24 - Cornstock 2024/Garnett, KS

10.04.24 - Tumbleweed Dance Hall/Stillwater, OK

10.05.24 - Winnie, TX

10.12.2024 - Southern Junction Live/Royse City, TX

10.13.24 - Katy, TX

10.18.2024 - The Ranch Saloon/Rice, TX

Photo credit: Richard Edward Photography

Stuff You Didn’t Know About Joey Green

Joey Green has a tattoo of a “Whatever Lady” on his upper arm from his record with “Natchitoches Blues” record from 15 years ago. With over 1 million streams on it, this record marks the beginning of Joey’s career. He played every instrument on every song on the project.  

Joey Green Tour Dates:

9/7: Fort Worth, TX

9/14: Waco, TX

Gold Rush: The Josh Abbott Band's single "Settle Me Down" was certified Gold. This is the band's third gold single. Josh Abbott co-wrote "Settle Me Down" with Ryan Beaver and Josh C Jenkins. The band released the Hangar Session Live Acoustic performance of the song. Check out the video HERE.

Josh Abbott Tour Dates:

9/6: Bossier City, LA

9/7: Helotes, TX

9/14: Katy, TX

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

New Music at Radio

Bart Crow "Stained Your Crown"

Bubba Westly "Feels So Good"

Cynthia Rausch "Coming Home"

Ghosts of Hill County "Good Ol' Boys"

Hayden Haddock "Front Porch in the Rain"

Holly Tucker "Trailer Parkin'"

Jake Bush "Her Way Ain't the Highway"

Jenna Paulette "Run the Damn Ball"

Jenni Dale Lord Band "Dinner and a Heartbreak"

Kyle Park "Hill Country Home"

Matt Daniel "Keepin Me Alive"

Mike Ryan "Get Away With Anything"

Ryder Grimes "One More for the Ride"

Upcoming Album Releases

9/6/24

George Strait

Cowboys and Dreamers

Kate Watson

Red Blooded American

Jenna Paulette

Horseback

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

9/27/24

Casey Donahew

Never Not Love You

Cody Jinks

Backside of 30

10/4/24

Tanner Sparks

Some Kind of Crazy

🎙️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

*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

Texas Radio & Artist Photos

Fast Moving Hudson Westbrook plays his debut Texas single at 95-9 The Ranch in Fort Worth, TX!

(Pictured L-R: Greg Sax (Saxis Music Group/Texas Music Daily); Shayne Hollinger (PD/Afternoons) 95-9 The Ranch/Fort Worth, TX; Hudson Westbrook; Tami Millspaugh (Texas Record Chick Promotions/Texas Music Daily).

Our Texas Music Hero Kevin Fowler & Eric Raines (Mornings) 95-9 Texas Country KKMJ/Austin, TX hang out backstage at the Central Texas State Fair in Belton, TX this weekend.

Birthdays & Events This Week:

9/3: Cameran Nelson

9/5: Joey Green

9/5: National Cheese Pizza Day

9/7: Buddy Holly

9/7: National Beer Lover's Day

9/8: Star Trek Day