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🔥 RAGWEED REUNION UPDATE‼️

🤯 IT’S HAPPENING…In the longest strip tease ever…Cross Canadian Ragweed has now posted a 3rd picture on their official Facebook account of their CCR logo hidden behind red velvet with a gold bow and a note that says, “To: Koe, From: Ragweed”

🎟️ Everyone wants this to be a concert with Ragweed and Koe Wetzel around Koe’s already announced post-Christmas dates in Fort Worth & Austin.

🎸 However, If you look closely at the new Facebook photo, you can see the Ragweed logo under the red velvet in response to Koe’s song “She misses Ragweed like I do” referring to the band reuniting as a gift to Koe‼️

🎤 On Saturday night, Koe shouted Ragweed out during his Arkansas concert which can’t be coincidence‼️

🎫 Don’t forget that we now have a complete photo of Randy Ragsdale, Jeremy Plato, Cody Canada & Grady Cross revealed over nine days on Cross Canadian Ragweed’s brand new Instagram account “CrossCanadianRagweed25” as well so be patient because the big announcement is so close…and remember The Boys From Oklahoma WILL reunite on stage first in 2025 where the water is still…north of the Red River in their Red Dirt homeland‼️

🎥: Cross Canadian Ragweed Jim Nash 105.7 Texas Knockout

The Cross Canadian Ragweed Puzzle is Complete!

The Cross Canadian Ragweed puzzle is completed!

It is a photo of the original members from left to right, Randy Ragsdale, Jeremy Plato, Cody Canada, and Grady Cross. The caption says, “Who’s Down?”

Furthermore, the profile picture on the band’s Facebook page was updated with a red present with a gift tag that says “To: Koe From: Ragweed.”  

Are they appearing on Koe's Christmas show in Fort Worth?

Are they making their debut at Steamboat?

The rumor is that there is a big announcement coming tomorrow. 

One of the rumors is a big show in the town where the water is still up north.

Is there a tie to what Evan Felker’s wife, Staci posted on Instagram? 

Her post says “Y’all are gonna lose it when you find out what this one (Evan) has planned for my 40^th birthday!! (4-12-25).”

Is Stoney LaRue involved? His post says “I know I am.”

Galleywinter reported over the weekend, that they contacted Shannon Canada about the posts on socials and the website and “she confirmed it was not a hack and very real but that she could not share details yet.”

Texas Music Daily’s post this morning on socials appears to be going viral with more 30K views and climbing per minute.

Whatever is happening, we are having fun with it and his has been the longest strip tease ever. Fans are loving and hating the anticipation.

Stay tuned to the Texas Music Daily socials for the latest Ragweed news!

Cross Canadian Ragweed 25

Many of the core artists of the Texas Red Dirt format are celebrating double digit anniversaries. The Randy Rogers Band and Wade Bowen will be celebrating their 24^th anniversaries this October. Casey Donahew whose new album Never Not Love You is celebrating 22 years. He took to socials to post how thankful he is for his wife/manager, Melinda, his family and his fans. 

JB Cloud of Red Dirt Proud did the homework on our favorite Texas Music artists and how many years they are celebrating in the biz.

Gary P. Nunn – 44 Years

Robert Earl Keen – 40 Years

Cross Canadian Ragweed – 30 Years

Pat Green – 29 Years

The Great Divide – 29 Years

Reckless Kelly – 27 Years

Kevin Fowler – 26 Years

Roger Creager – 26 Years

Aaron Watson – 25 Years

Jason Boland and the Stragglers – 25 Years

Randy Rogers Band – 24 Years on 10/3

Wade Bowen – 24 Years on 10/18

Casey Donahew – 22 Years

Micky & The Motorcars – 22 Years

Turnpike Troubadours – 19 Years

Josh Abbott Band - 18 Years

Here's to many more!

Photo Credit: Casey Donahew's single cover for "Running Out of Time"

Miranda Lambert received the People’s Choice Icon Award last week and performed her 2005 hit “Kerosene” that kicked off her stellar career and made us all fall in love with her. She also performed “Dammit Randy” from her recently released Postcards from Texas album before receiving the award.

“It’s so weird for me to stand up here and hold an icon award,” Lambert told the crowd in her acceptance speech. “To me, an icon is who I grew up listening to my daddy play, like Jerry Jeff Walker, Merle Haggard, Guy Clark, John Prine — those are my icons. So the fact that I get this award tonight is just blowing my mind.”  

Photo Credit: People's Choice Awards Facebook Page

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner - Congratulations to Cody Johnson for winning The Storyteller Song of 2024 at the People's Choice Awards for "Dirt Cheap."

And COJO has a surprise for all of us in time for Christmas. He took to socials and announced the release of his Leather Deluxe Edition album with 13 new tracks featuring the single "I'm Gonna Love You" with Carrie Underwood.

COJO said, "I love making music for y’all so much, and I’m stoked to announce that I’m releasing the #LeatherDeluxeEdition, with 13 new tracks, out November 1st. Thank you for all your love and support, #COJONation."

Photo Credit: Cody Johnson Facebook Page

Condolences to the family of Kris Kristofferson who died on Saturday at the age of 88. Kristofferson was born in Brownsville, TX and was a singer, songwriter and actor.  According to Country Aircheck, Kristofferson joined Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson to form The Highwaymen in 1985. He became a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and, since then, has received lifetime achievement honors from BMI, The Recording Academy, CMA and ACM. 

Batter, Batter Swing: Sarah Hobbs and Janie Balderas are scheduled to appear and perform at the Frisco Rough Riders Celebrity Softball Classic, October 5th at Riders Field in Frisco, TX.

For more information, click HERE.

Everything is Bigger in Texas: Austin City Limits Music Festival 2024 returns to Zilker Park in Austin October 4-6 and Oct. 11-13. While most of the artists are not Texas Country artists, there are a few names we recognize this year including Chris Stapleton and Sturgill Simpson who have played with Texas Music artists. Tickets are available and the line up can be found on this link click here.

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New Music at Radio

Bart Crow "Stained Your Crown"

Colton Rice "Stay"

Cynthia Rausch "Coming Home"

David Adam Byrnes "More Afraid of Living"

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"

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

10/4/24

Tanner Sparks

Some Kind of Crazy

Hayes Carll & The Heathens

Hayes & The Heathens

Trent Cowie

Checking Boxes & Crossing Lines

10/5/24

Jenni Dale Lord Band

A Million Moments

10/18/24

Shooter Jennings

The Road Back

Wyatt Flores

Welcome to the Plains

Various Artists

A Lone Star Salute to Little Texas

10/25/24

Jason Scott & The High Heat

High Country Heat

Tyler Halverson

Western Amerijuana (Pt. 2)

🎙️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

*KOXE/Brownwood, TX* is looking for a Co-Host for daily shows, interviewing guests, creating engaging contact, interacting with listeners and collaborating with producers. Candidates should send resumes and audio samples to Jeff Duncan at jeffduncan@koxe.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

Michael White and his Real Texas Radio crew host Ross Bullock (white shirt) from Band Callahan next to Joey Green whose “Heartbroke” single recently hit #1 on T3R.

Kin Faux with Ashli Dansby (GM) KMHT Marshall, TX.

Birthdays & Events This Week:

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

10/1: Sonny Burgess

10/2: Chris LeDoux, Kelly Willis

10/3: Randy Rogers Band 24th Anniversary; Sam Riggs

10/4: Will Payne - Payne Radio Group

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