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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Olivia Rodrigo Plays Her New Album on Austin City Limits Tonight
Olivia Rodrigo performs her new album for the first time on Austin City Limits tonight at 8 p.m. on Austin PBS.
Three 1990s North Texas Bands Take the State Fair Stage Together
Deep Blue Something, Tripping Daisy and Toadies share the State Fair of Texas stage Sunday. Plus Leon Bridges, Kaitlin Butts and Austin’s Moonline.
Roberto Riggio, Atash’s Grammy-Nominated Bandleader, Has Died
Roberto Riggio, the Grammy-nominated leader of Austin’s Atash, died Sept. 28 at 55. Plus Shoulders in Houston, the Butthole Surfers in San Antonio and more.
Randy Rogers Band Turns 25 With Songbook, a 15-Song Family Reunion
The Randy Rogers Band marks 25 years with Songbook, a collaborative album packed with Texas friends from Miranda Lambert to Cody Jinks.
Flatland Cavalry Bassist Jonathan Saenz Has Left the Band
Founding bassist Jonathan Saenz is out at Flatland Cavalry, plus Austin’s first Steel Guitar Fest, Miranda Lambert’s disco turn, and ACL Fest’s muddy opening weekend.
Koe Wetzel and Parker McCollum Are Running Back Their Naughty or Nice Tour
Koe Wetzel and Parker McCollum reunite for five Texas shows in December, plus Miranda Lambert’s surprise duet and a muddy ACL Fest opening.