Dallas’ Granada Theater Will Close Its Doors in April
The Granada Theater in East Dallas will close in April after its owners sell the 80-year-old music hall to a spa company.
Miranda Lambert Finally Addresses 2010 Punch Rumor
Did Miranda Lambert really punch Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger way back in 2010? Well, now we know the truth.
Kacey Musgraves Announces Tex Mex Tapes, a Sequel to Middle of Nowhere
Kacey Musgraves sets January 15 for Middle of Nowhere Vol. 2: Tex Mex Tapes, plus Wu-Tang's North Texas players, Bobby Pulido's poll lead and more.
Austin’s Mayor Launches a Task Force to Save the Red River Cultural District
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson launches a task force to save the Red River Cultural District, plus Lyle Lovett at Texas A&M and more Texas music news.
Kacey Musgraves Answers Her Critics From a Los Angeles Stage
Golden, Texas, native Kacey Musgraves answered the backlash to her onstage politics in Los Angeles, plus Bobby Pulido's farewell show and a new Austin venue.
Antone’s Teams With Hotel Trinity to Put Austin Blues on the Roof
Austin's 51-year-old blues club Antone's strikes a one-year deal with Hotel Trinity for rooftop music, themed suites and museum access.
Israel Nash Moves the Byrds’ Sweetheart of the Rodeo to the Texas Hill Country
Israel Nash reimagines the Byrds' Sweetheart of the Rodeo in his Dripping Springs studio, plus Galleys nominees, Deep Ellum Block Party and a new Brownsville single.
Why a 2022 Billy Joe Shaver Tribute Is Back On Every Texas Playlist
Willie Nelson, George Strait & Miranda Lambert’s 2022 Billy Joe Shaver tribute 'Live Forever' is trending again. Why Texas is replaying it in 2026.
Stefani Montiel Joins the Lineup for the 46th Tejano Music Awards
Tejano star Stefani Montiel joins the Nov. 13 Tejano Music Awards in Katy, while Deep Ellum and Austin's Homecoming series make news.
The Galleys, a New Texas and Red Dirt Awards Show, Names Its First Nominees
A new awards show called The Galleys honors Texas and Red Dirt music, with Charley Crockett, Wade Bowen and Flatland Cavalry among the first nominees.
The Still Austin Quarter Has Opened a 500-Capacity Music Room
A whiskey distillery's new St. Elmo complex adds a 500-capacity Music Room, and Shakey Graves headlines the free Nov. 5 grand opening.
Miranda Lambert Rewrites “Choosin’ Texas” for Husband’s Birthday
Miranda Lambert marked her husband's 35th birthday by singing reworked lyrics to Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” which Lambert co-wrote.
Bird and Poet, a Burleson Duo, Has Released a Debut Album
Burleson's Bird and Poet pair singer-songwriter Reagan James with poet Austin McClendon on the debut album A Moment to Be Heard.
Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert Own Texas in Back-to-Back Shows
Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert played back-to-back Texas shows, and Texas Monthly found two very different stars.
Kacey Musgraves Crashed Austin’s White Horse for a Midnight Two-Step
Golden, Texas, native Kacey Musgraves played a surprise midnight set of classic-country covers at Austin's White Horse. Plus: Bencjones joins Idol Records, ACL Weekend 2 and Kaitlin Butts.
Pat Green to Make History with First Live Album from Luckenbach in Over 30 Years
Fort Worth's Pat Green will record a new live album during two concerts at Luckenbach dance hall in November.
Willie Nelson Endorses James Talarico for U.S. Senate
Willie Nelson backs James Talarico in the Texas Senate race, plus Texas Headhunters' new album, Tejano Music Awards news, and State Fair concerts.
Kacey Musgraves Goes Spanish for the First Time
Kacey Musgraves released a Spanish version of “Uncertain, TX” featuring legendary Texas-born norteño group Grupo Intocable.
How Austin and Denton Are Keeping Musicians Insured
In a state where most working musicians are self-employed, two Texas nonprofits are quietly keeping the music alive by making health insurance affordable. In Austin, the model is HAAM — the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. Launched in 2005 to support the city's low-income, uninsured working musicians, HAAM doesn't provide...
Los Texmaniacs Brought Texas Conjunto to NPR’s Tiny Desk
San Antonio conjunto band Los Texmaniacs took over NPR's Tiny Desk, plus Ella Langley's canceled Tulsa show, ACL's local acts and Gruene.