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Parker McCollum set to play Kimmel!

Parker McCollum set to play Kimmel!

Conroe, Tx native Parker McCollum is headed to “Jimmy Kimmel Live” From Radio Texas Live: The wheels are in motion, this is happening. He’s got the musical library and the regional star power to back it up and now Parker McCollum is setting up to be Country Music’s next big star. Texas native will be…

Cody Johnson Is Coming To A TV Near YOU

Cody Johnson Is Coming To A TV Near YOU

If you have Apple TV you can catch Cody Johnson’s new documentary or you can check it out in October. Either way we are super excited to see what CoJo wants to tell the world!!!

Kickin’ It Texas THROWBACK STYLE!

Kickin’ It Texas THROWBACK STYLE!

This Sunday night from 6-8p, your Wolf is kickin’ it Texas THROWBACK Style! Join Hondo live from The Front Porch as he plays 2 hours of your favorite Lone Star Legends as part of the Wolf’s Throwback Weekend! George Strait, Guy Clark, Tanya Tucker, Jerry Jeff Walker, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Willie Nelson Gary P Nunn…

Willie Returning to Billy Bob’s Texas!

Willie Returning to Billy Bob’s Texas!

When Billy Bob’s Texas opened its doors in 1981, one of the first acts to grace the stage of the World’s Largest Honky Tonk was none other than the red headed stranger himself, Willie Nelson. Now, Willie is returning to the fun Fort Wolf Stockyards for show #58 in celebration of 40 years of Billy…

Texan Kelly Clarkson to replace Ellen!

Texan Kelly Clarkson to replace Ellen!

Burlseon native Kelly Clarkson has been tapped to replace Ellen DeGeneres’ spot on daytime talk when “Ellen” finishes its run in 2022. The new show will be called “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” You can read about it by clicking the link below! Kelly Clarkson to replace Ellen DeGeneres in 2022!

Robert Earl Keen: Texas Summer Jam Headliner & Doer of Good Deeds

Robert Earl Keen: Texas Summer Jam Headliner & Doer of Good Deeds

Robert Earl Keen headlines Texas Summer Jam 2021 presented by Whataburger! The event, to be held June 26 at the Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory also includes Hays Carll, Triston Marez and Kat Hasty.   Forbes magazine recently wrote an article regarding REK and the extent he went to in order to ensure his band…

Whiskey Myers member John Jeffers & wife welcome first child!

Whiskey Myers member John Jeffers & wife welcome first child!

Whiskey Myers band member John Jeffers announced on his Instagram that he and wife Hope welcomed their first child Sunday (Nov 22). The baby boy came in at just over 8lbs and 20 inches long! Something to definitely be thankful for given all the craziness that has been 2020. You can read John’s Instagram post…

Billy Joe Shaver passes away at 81

Billy Joe Shaver passes away at 81

In the last 10 days, Texas music has lost 3 of her most treasured icons, Johnny Bush, Jerry Jeff Walker, and now, word that Billy Joe Shaver has passed at the age of 81. Our entire family and all those in Texas and around the world who love our brand of music, share our thoughts…

THIS Is What Being a Texan Is All About!

THIS Is What Being a Texan Is All About!

THIS is what being a Texan is all about!!!! Kindness & love & watching out for each other. God bless you and your neighbor, Kyrie. Thank you both for for being a light!

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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading

Keep Those Texas Babies Reading

Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…