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👶🩵 CONGRATS TO TEXAS MUSIC ARTIST KYLIE FREY‼️

From @kyliefrenchfrey: Lee Berenger “Bear” Peasall 🐻🤍

Born 8/31

9lbs 11oz

20in long

Welcome to the family little buddy!

🔥 TOP 10 TEXAS MUSIC SONGS THIS WEEK ON T3R‼️

1.  Joey Green “Heartbroke”

2️.  William Clark Green “Whole Lotta Lubbock”

3️.  Billie Jo Jones “Some Girls Don’t Cry”

4️.  Brandi Behlen “Bad Boy Good Man”

5️.  James Lann “Outrun The Rain”

6️.  Casey Donahew “Hungover Again”

7️.  Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen “All I Wanna Do Is Drink”

8️.  Chad Cooke Band “Smoke & Mirrors”

9️.  Caleb Young “Wake Up Lonely”

1️0. Grant Gilbert “Drunk Since Dallas”

🎥: J.B. Cloud Red Dirt Proud

Robert Earl Keen's Gringo Honeymoon is 30 years old!


Thank you to the city of Bandera, TX and Mayor Rebecca Gibson for celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Gringo Honeymoon!

Shane Smith and the Saints is excited to play the Americanafest “Songs of Yellowstone” event at City Winery, 2-4 pm on September 18th!

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Nominees Have Been Announced for the 58th CMA Awards

Congratulations to Kacey Musgraves on her nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year! A big shoutout to Cody Johnson for his multiple nominations, including Male Vocalist, Single, Song, and Video of the Year for “Dirt Cheap,” as well as Song and Video of the Year for “The Painter,” and Album of the Year. Kudos to The Red Clay Strays for their Group of the Year nomination and Parker McCollum for his nomination for Song of the Year with “Burn It Down.” The winners will be announced on November 20th on ABC!

Reckless Kelly's new album The Last Frontier is out this Friday featuring their single "Keep Looking Down the Road." The album features 11 songs and fans are able to pre-order limited-edition blue vinyl LP merch bundles on RecklessKelly.com. This is Reckless Kelly's first studio album in four years and they recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of their Braun Brothers Reunion in Challis, ID. SavingCountryMusic.com named The Last Frontier as one of the most anticipated albums for 2024.

Born and Raised Festival Set Times:

The set times for the 4th Annual Born and Raised Festival in Pryor, OK have been released. The festival takes place September 13-15, 2024. This year’s event celebrates the "Outlaw In All Of Us," and features headliners Hank Williams Jr. (Friday), Koe Wetzel (Saturday), and Cody Johnson (Sunday).

Three-day festival pass holders and campers will enjoy exclusive perks, including a kick-off Honky Tonk on Thursday night featuring performances by Jack Ingram, The Band of Heathens, and Josh Weathers. For more information, log onto bornandraisedfestival.com.


Daily Schedule & Set Times:

Thursday, September 12 – Pre-Party - Horizon Stage:

  • 10:30 PM: Jack Ingram
  • 9:10 PM: The Band of Heathens
  • 7:50 PM: Josh Weathers


Friday, September 13 - Big Sky Stage:

  • 7:30 PM: Hank Williams Jr.
  • 5:10 PM: Shane Smith & The Saints
  • 3:00 PM: Cady Canada / The Departed
  • 1:10 PM: Tyler Halverson

Horizon Stage:

  • 9:15 PM: Kin Faux
  • 12:20 PM: Lance Roark
  • 11:20 AM: Blaine Bailey

Neon Moon Stage:

  • 8:40 PM: Treaty Oak Revival
  • 6:15 PM: Kolby Cooper
  • 4:04 PM: J.R. Carroll
  • 2:25 PM: Maggie Antone


Saturday, September 14 - Big Sky Stage:

  • 9:50 PM: Koe Wetzel
  • 7:15 PM: Midland
  • 5:05 PM: Paul Cauthen
  • 3:15 PM: Pony Bradshaw

Horizon Stage:

  • 1:35 PM: Reid Haughton
  • 12:30 PM: Clayton Mullen
  • 11:30 AM: Jason Scott & The High Heat

Neon Moon Stage:

  • 8:40 PM: The Red Clay Strays
  • 6:15 PM: Stephen Wilson Jr.
  • 4:05 PM: Ole 60
  • 2:25 PM: Jamie Lin Wilson


Sunday, September 15- Big Sky Stage:

  • 9:50 PM: Cody Johnson
  • 7:15 PM: Dwight Yoakam
  • 5:05 PM: Wade Bowen
  • 3:15 PM: The Wilder Blue

Horizon Stage:

  • 1:35 PM: Django Walker
  • 12:30 PM: Zandi Holup
  • 11:30 AM: Harper O’Neill

Neon Moon Stage:

  • 8:40 PM: The Cadillac Three (Late Night Honky Tonk)
  • 6:20 PM: William Clark Green
  • 4:10 PM: Colby Acuff
  • 2:00 PM: Brent Cobb


In addition, Born & Raised introduces College Town, a designated area within the campgrounds specifically for college "outlaws." Students with valid IDs can purchase festival passes at the lowest price point and secure a spot in this energetic area, designed to foster camaraderie among student attendees. The festival's website will feature a leaderboard showcasing which campuses are representing the hardest, with the top campus winning a designated camping section in College Town and special prizes.

ICYMI Friday, Tori Martin’s music video for 'Lost in the Country' premiered on Heartland. The video is now available for viewing on YouTube!

Bart Crow stopped by Radiator Ranch to chat with Dale Brisby and play his hit "Wear My Ring." Catch the interview with Dale on the Rodeo Time Podcast. BTW, new Texas Music artist, Hudson Westbrook sings Bart's iconic hit "Wear My Ring" in his set and the fans love singing along. Texas Record Chick Promotions', Tami Millspaugh, sent Bart a video of Hudson performing "Wear My Ring" during his first, soldout Fort Worth concert and Bart said "Hot Dog! Love It!!! Those boys (& crowd) make me happy!" 

Bart's new single "Stained Your Crown" is at radio now.

Courtesy of JB Cloud of Red Dirt Proud.

Where's Miranda: Miranda Lambert is everywhere this week. She’s headed to the MTV VMA’s to present an award. She recently performed her song “Wranglers” on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon to celebrate the release of her album Postcards from Texas this week.



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"

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"

Kyle Park "Hill Country Home"

Matt Daniel "Keepin Me Alive"

Mike Ryan "Get Away With Anything"

Ryder Grimes "One More for the Ride"

Sarah Hobbs "Delta Dawn"

Wade Bowen "Friday Night"

Upcoming Album Releases


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


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


*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

Texas Music artist Matt Daniel (C) Left: Promoter Greg Sax of Saxis Music Group/Texas Music Daily, Mike Crow (PD/Mornings) 104.9 Shooter FM KRMX/Waco, Ryder Grimes and Nikki Lothlen (Mornings).

Texas Music artist, Jenni Dale Lord, her band members Aaron Dick, Andrew Mason and Terry Moore with Josh Rosener of 96.3 The Marshal, KERP/Dodge City, KS.

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Birthdays & Events This Week:

9/9: Grant Gilbert

9/10: Artist Manager, Wayne Foster

9/12: Bart Crow, National Chocolate Milkshake Day

9/13: Peanut Butter Day, Cindy Roberts (T3R),

9/16: David Bellamy, Angela Mouser (Stryk TV)

9/17: Kevin McCoy (KFTX), Steve Rixx (Willie 103.3), Hank Williams

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