Natalie Rhea is an independent filmmaker and photographer, with a strong focus on story-driven documentaries and music video production. She is originally from Fort Worth, where she earned her film degree at Texas Christian University, and now resides in Austin with her husband, Sam Riggs. During her time as a radio deejay, she was inspired by the artists coming in studio and took her art deep into the heart of the Texas Music scene. Check out her work at http://natalierhea.com.
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Part Two: Top 10 Spring Break Texas Music Jams
Warm weather has finally arrived, which means Spring Break is just around the corner ! And if you're anything like me, you're getting your playlists beach-ready. Here is part two of our favorite jams to take with you on your Spring Break adventure:
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Alison Krauss + Willie Nelson Set to Co-Headline Summer Tour
In case you haven't heard the exciting news -- music icons Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss & Union Station will be kicking off a co-headlining tour throughout the summer. At various stops in the tour expect other artists to join them, including Kacey Musgraves and Jason Isbell.
New Album for The Highwaymen?
Well folks, these outlaws are at it again.
Before their performance at the Grammy Awards, two of the remaining Highwaymen, plus longtime outlaw Merle Haggard told Billboard that a new collaborative project was in the works:
“We’re working on one now, yeah,” Nelson said, adding that they’ll release it “as soon as we get it together...
Help Bart Crow’s Newborn Twins
Are these not the sweetest little twins you've ever seen? Newborns River and Parsons Crow were diagnosed at 6 weeks old with RSV (respiratory syncytial virus).
Top 5 Music Videos of 2013
It has been quite the year for music videos in our scene -- from claymation to animation, short films and videos for a cause -- Texas Music has picked up some serious speed for high-quality videos.
Needless to say, artists have their work cut out for 'em in 2014 to keep up with the pace...
Top 5 Don’t Miss Bands at MusicFest 2014 in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
Many of you are braving the cold and heading out to Steamboat Music Fest for a kickass time at the best Texas Music rendezvous out West -- and to hear some of your favorite bands like Turnpike Troubadours and Cory Morrow. But I'm here to tell ya, make room in your schedule to check out the following acts, you'll be glad you did.
Top Five: Best Beards in Texas Music
In honor of 'No Shave November,' I thought I would highlight a few artists on our beloved Texas Music scene that do a great job at this year round. It ain't easy… or so I've heard. Let's show some love to those fellers that do it right. See our Top 5: Best Baby Faces in Texas Music here.
Top 5: The Most Underrated Artists in Texas Music
During the unsettling discussion about the evolution of country music, Tom Petty made an excellent point during an interview with Rolling Stone:
“I hate to generalize on a whole genre of music, but it does seem to be missing that magic element that it used to have...