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Charlie Worsham, 'Could It Be' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:00:39 +0000

Charlie Worsham has released his first single, 'Could It Be,' but he's far from a country newcomer. The singer and songwriter has been working up and down Broadway for years, and practically has an entire industry cheering for him. His debut effort takes no chances -- the Mississippi-born, Boston-educated Nashvillian delivers a steady, dependable effort that reminds one of a young Keith Urban.

Rolling Stone Recognizes JB & The Moonshine Bands "Beer For Breakfast" As One Of The "Top 5 Country Albums Of 2012″

Cadillac Cruz — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:37:24 +0000

2012 has been the year for JB & The Moonshine Band. Since the release of their latest CD "Beer for Breakfast" their latest single "No Better Than This" topped out at #1 on the Texas Regional Radio Charts.

JB and The Moonshine Band Kissing Booth Photo Contest

Amy — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:14:37 +0000

It’s always fun when bands host contests in honor of their music. JB and the Moonshine band is doing just that. In honor of their latest single, ‘Kissing Me That Way’ they are hosting a Kissing Booth Photo Contest. JB and the Moonshine Band are on their way to the big times and they want [...]

Thompson Square vs. Craig Campbell – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:00:19 +0000

Love and Theft's new song 'Runnin' Out of Air' runs off to the sunset today after earning retirement yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio. The poppy single squeezed by George Strait's new song for a fifth straight win. Two new songs square off today.

Granger Smith, 'We Do It in a Field' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:30:05 +0000

The new year will bring new music for fans of Texas country singer Granger Smith. The first single available for download is 'We Do It in a Field,' a wide-open country party song that paints a pretty familar picture to anyone who grew up unafraid of getting dirt on their jeans when having a good time.

Kyle Park, 'The Night Is Young' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:00:24 +0000

Kyle Park's new single, 'The Night Is Young,' is as straight forward of a country song as you'll find. Park sets off to tell a simple one-night story of a guy, a girl and a little trouble, and does so effortlessly. The Texas country singer has surrounded himself with a strong production team to make the first single from an upcoming new album easy to remember.

Lucky Ned Pepper, 'I Remember the Music' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:00:06 +0000

Former Smokin’ Armadillos singer Rick Russell and guitarist Josh Graham have remained close enough to cut new music as Lucky Ned Pepper, a duo named after the villain in ‘True Grit.’ Their first single, ‘I Remember the Music,’ is catchy and polished, but likely not the breakthrough song they’re hoping for. Russell’s sturdy, traditional delivery isn’t enough [...]

Zac Brown Band Interview: John Driskell Hopkins Says Band Will Always Break the Rules and Push the Limits

Billy Dukes — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:00:46 +0000

At a show this summer, Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins watched as one young and possibly inebriated shirtless male fan raced to the front row and quickly retreated. The music played on, the crowd continued to move around like a giant sea anemone, and the fan did it again. Then again, again, and again...

Casey James Interview: Singer Dishes on Acting Anxieties, 'Homeless' Days and What He Does With Fan Phone Numbers

Billy Dukes — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:30:26 +0000

In his new 'Crying on a Suitcase' music video Casey James makes his acting debut, and he admits he was nervous about it. One would never guess as much after watching the finished treatment for the clip, however, as James plays the part like he smiles or plays his guitar -- naturally.

RTX Spotlight: Up and Coming Texas Artist Kimberly Dunn [AUDIO]

Buddy Logan — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:00:49 +0000

Kimberly Dunn’s smile and laugh are infectious. But that won’t get you too far as a musician. Good thing for her, so is her music. Last week the recent Texas A&M grad stopped by Radio Texas, LIVE! to hang out, sing and debut her new single “Common as the Rain” and that’s exactly what we did.

Brett Eldredge, 'Don't Ya' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:00:01 +0000

Brett Eldredge is a country newcomer with more talent than fame, but the latter may catch up to him after his new single ‘Don’t Ya’ finishes its radio run. The Illinois born-and-raised singer does all of the little things right on this tightly-produced cut from a long-promised debut album. We’re never blown away by his soulful voice, but we’re made aware of what he’s capable of by the end of a first or second listen.

Lucas Hoge, 'Do What Makes You Feel Good' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:00:51 +0000

You don’t need a late afternoon cup of coffee to get you through a long work day. Just turn up Lucas Hoge’s new song, ‘Do What Makes You Feel Good.’ The ready-made smile surfs along a funky Caribbean guitar riff, providing a three minute-long (and some change) vacation. Hoge sings about the importance of finding [...]

This Week in Texas Music Tweets

Buddy Logan — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:00:06 +0000

Our good friend Rita Ballou takes the time to collect the wittiest, most topical and sometimes very random tweets each week from the Texas scene. Then, after she gathers them up, I steal ‘em. And that takes us to right up, to right here. Check out “This Week in Texas Music Tweets,” including a “thank you” tweet from Randy Rogers, a patriotic one from Bart Crow, and it wouldn’t be a true “T.W.I.T.M.T” without a Hayes Carll tweet from Down Under.

Curtis Grimes 'Live From the Parish' — The Big Tease [VIDEO]

Buddy Logan — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:30:57 +0000

We’re all getting pretty pumped for the new live Curtis Grimes album “Live from the Parish.” If you’re not yet, to help get you there, today the Grimes camp released a teaser video. Curtis says he excited to have a new album, but even more so about it being a live album the reason being, “I felt like it would represents how we sound as a band right now.”

Craig Campbell, 'Outta My Head' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:00:41 +0000

Craig Campbell tries on a more contemporary sound with his new single ‘Outta My Head,’ a song about getting over a lover who won’t leave you alone even though she hasn’t called in quite some time. By leaning away from traditional, the singer aims to please more fans than his last two singles — the edgy ‘Fish’ and a middle finger to bill collectors called ‘When I Get It’ — but the result is a nondescript, mid-tempo country song that could have been recorded by anyone at any time.

Are The Damn Quails the Next Big Thing in Red Dirt? [AUDIO]

Buddy Logan — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:52:11 +0000

One album and two singles into a career may be a little early to go throwing around “the next best thing” but it’s not stopping me. And while there are certainly a few bands you could say that about, not many have experienced the radio play and success The Damn Quails already have. Both of their singles “Fools Gold” and “So So Long,” went Top 5 on the Texas charts. Last week the guys stopped by Radio Texas, LIVE! unannounced, but it was a welcomed surprise.

Randy Rogers and His Band Rob a Bank [VIDEO]

Buddy Logan — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:18:51 +0000

… In their new video. Yes, the headline was misleading, I know and I apologize. Now get over it. The Randy Rogers Band have released a preview of the video for their new single “One More Sad Song,” and it looks pretty intense. In the video lead singer Randy Rogers is tapped to play the [...]

RTX Sunday Video — Jon Wolfe 'I Don't Dance'

Buddy Logan — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:01:46 +0000

If you like real, traditional country music, and if hard core boot scootin’ is your thing – Jon Wolfe is your guy. Jon’s quickly becoming known as a one of the few purists in the Texas scene, well and also for putting out great music. And this week Jon Wolfe lands our RTX Sunday Video.

Aaron Watson Talks 'Raise Your Bottle,' New Album + Redneck Ingenuity [AUDIO]

Buddy Logan — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:35:59 +0000

Aaron Watson did something this summer no other Texas or Red Dirt artist has ever done. Not guys named Pat Green, Kevin Fowler, Randy Rogers, or even bands called Cross Canadian Ragweed or Eli Young Band can say they’ve accomplished what The Honky Tonk Kid did in six weeks this summer on the Texas Music Chart.

Thomas Rhett, 'Beer With Jesus' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:30:08 +0000

No one is going to pull out the calendar, but if Thomas Rhett was legally old enough to enjoy a ‘Beer With Jesus’ when he recorded the song, it wasn’t by much. What matters is whether or not the Georgia born singer is polished enough to carry the poignant lyric.