The Toadies Return With Their Most Personal Album Yet
The Toadies return with The Charmer, their first album in nearly a decade, and Vaden Todd Lewis calls it their most personal yet.
Kacey Musgraves Honored Dolly Parton at the VMAs With a Hushed Piano Ballad
Golden, Texas, native Kacey Musgraves sang a piano-backed “I Will Always Love You” for Dolly Parton at the VMAs. Plus Treaty Oak Revival, Hunter Moehring and Miranda Lambert.
Gary Clark Jr. and Austin’s Guitar Royalty Owned Clapton’s Crossroads Festival
Gary Clark Jr., Jimmie Vaughan and Billy Gibbons packed Austin’s Moody Center for Clapton’s Crossroads festival, plus Parker McCollum’s Australian debut.
Kacey Musgraves Gave Dolly Parton a Tearful Goodbye at the VMAs
Golden, Texas, native Kacey Musgraves pays an emotional tribute to Dolly Parton with a solo VMA performance of “I Will Always Love You.” Plus: Willie Nelson opens up about his 2022 COVID battle, San Antonio loses a Tejano pioneer, and two Tejano artists share new music.
Dallas Burrow, Wade Bowen and Dylan Gossett Drop New Albums on the Same Day
Dallas Burrow, Wade Bowen and Dylan Gossett all release new albums today, plus a Fort Worth Bob Dylan box set, Tejano Music Awards news, and the State Fair of Texas kicks off.
Neal McCoy Finally Gets His Invitation to Join the Grand Ole Opry
East Texas hitmaker Neal McCoy got his long-awaited Grand Ole Opry invitation during a Charley Pride tribute. Plus Two Step Inn’s 2027 lineup, a Bob Dylan Fort Worth vinyl set and more.
Bob Dylan’s 1976 Fort Worth Show Is Finally Coming to Vinyl
Bob Dylan’s complete 1976 Rolling Thunder Revue show in Fort Worth lands on vinyl Nov. 6. Plus JAMBALOO 2027, Old 97’s reissues, Ram Herrera and Patricia Vonne.
Carvin Jones, Lufkin’s “King of Strings,” Has Died at 60
East Texas bluesman Carvin Jones, who toured 37 countries as the King of Strings, has died at 60. Plus, Randall King returns to the road six months sober.
Fort Worth’s Music Scene Takes Nashville by Storm at Cowtown GitDown
Fort Worth’s music scene stormed Nashville for the sixth annual Cowtown GitDown, plus Joaquin Castro’s push for the National Recording Registry, INOHA’s viral tour, Metallica’s Alamodome date and Leon Bridges’ new album.
Miranda Lambert Gets Her Patsy Cline Moment on “Two Things Can Be True”
Miranda Lambert previews Crisco with a Patsy Cline-inspired heartbreaker, plus Selena’s estate battles Shein over knockoff merch and Austin’s Ivy Mine drops its debut album.
Leon Bridges Is Taking His Fort Worth Sound to Australia in 2027
Leon Bridges announces a 2027 Australian tour as his Fort Worth album’s final chapter arrives — plus Turnpike Troubadours’ tease with Zach Bryan, Cody Johnson’s fan-made video, and Willie Nelson’s Farm Aid set.
Fort Worth Sends Its Best to Nashville for the Cowtown GitDown
Fort Worth’s music scene heads to Nashville for the sixth annual Cowtown GitDown, plus Metallica’s Alamodome date, INOHA’s tour kickoff, and more Texas music news.
Oak Cliff’s Tye Harris Headlines Dallas’ Louder Than Stigma Fest For Musicians’ Mental Health
Tye Harris headlines Dallas’ Louder Than Stigma Fest for musicians’ mental health, plus J.I. Allison’s Hall of Fame nod, Treaty Oak Revival’s Tulsa date and more Texas music news.
The Sex Pistols Finally Made Peace With Dallas’ Longhorn Ballroom
The Sex Pistols finally got a happy ending at Dallas’ Longhorn Ballroom, 48 years after their first show there fell apart. Plus: Die Spitz’s Levitation homecoming and ACL Fest turns 25.
The Butthole Surfers Crash Levitation With a Surprise Reunion in Austin
Gibby Haynes, Paul Leary, and King Coffey turned a solo set into a surprise Butthole Surfers reunion at Levitation. Plus: a Texas songwriter turns 68, and an East Texas rock song cracks Spotify’s Top 10.
Texas Artists Lead the Pack at the 60th CMA Awards Nominations
Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum and Cody Johnson dominate this year’s CMA Awards nominations, plus Texas Hippie Coalition’s new double album and a fresh venue coming to Austin.
Dallas Singer-Songwriter Larry Gee Breaks His Decade of Silence With “Keep Walking”
Dallas singer-songwriter Larry Gee returns after 11 years with “Keep Walking,” inspired by a kidney transplant and years of writer’s block.
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Will Honor George Strait With Its Career Maker Award
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame will give George Strait its Career Maker Award on October 26, plus Cody Johnson’s roping event, Erykah Badu’s Dallas homecoming, and more Texas music news.
Robert Earl Keen Turns Labor Day Into One Big Thank-You at Floore’s Country Store
Robert Earl Keen closes his fifth annual Fan Appreciation Day today at Floore’s Country Store in Helotes. Plus: Flatland Cavalry heads to the Americana Awards, Maren Morris joins a Nashville charity round, and Levitation Fest returns to Austin.
Beyoncé Marks B’Day’s 20th Anniversary With a Nod to Selena
Beyoncé celebrates 20 years of B’Day with a deluxe reissue that reaches back to Houston and pairs her with the late Selena. Plus: two Austin bands crash Olivia Rodrigo’s new festival, and Fort Worth’s Bencjones signs with Idol Records.