He hails from Kentucky but Governor Rick Perry has officially declared the slow talkin', deep thinking Chris Knight an honorary Texan, complete with papers -- it's legit. This Wednesday the legendary singer/songwriter will be performing on our Front Porch, before his show at Cowboys, and we've got seats to fill.
At first I wasn't sure who this would be more awkward for, Lady Antebellum or the dude the trio is singing to. Then I watched the video -- the answer is the dude. Last week on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Lady A got uncomfortably up close and personal with one fan.
Cross Canadian Ragweed was undoubtedly the most influential and popular band to ever come out of the Red Dirt scene, but they came to an end in 2010. Fortunately for us, It wasn’t too long before former members, Cody Canada and Jeremy Plato teamed up with Dave Bowen, Seth James, and Steve Littleton to form a new band, The Departed. Canada and James recently stopped by to perform for some lucky listeners on our Front Porch.
Rita Ballou joins Radio Texas, LIVE! each week to keep us up to date on all the ‘Dirt’ in the Texas and Red Dirt Music scene. This week: The Pistol Annies stop by The Today Show, The Departed have a new music video, Wade Bowen discovers Vine, plus more.
If you hadn't noticed, East Texas native Kacey Musgraves is poised to take over country music. From joining Lady Antebellum on their 2012 European tour, to joining Kenny Chesney's "No Shoes Nation" tour right now -- this is happening. Today, Musgraves released the video for her new single "Blowin' Smoke."
Corsicana police say a 2-year-old boy has died after accidentally shooting himself in the head at his home while his father was nearby.
The women of Pistol Annies are off and running with their new 'Hush Hush' video from their sophomore album, 'Annie Up.' It's worth a watch (or two or three), as the three beautiful bandmates are sassy and slyly funny in the clip. Plus, you may recognize a few of the cast members -- Jim Lauderdale and Brenda Lee make appearances.
2 weeks ago This Sunday is Mother's Day, and it got me thinking about some of my favorite memories of my mother. First of all, I had the most perfect childhood. I always knew I was loved, protected and safe.
It’s with heavy hearts that we report the death of legendary soap actress Jeanne Cooper, who died this morning (May 8). The longtime ‘The Young & the Restless’ star was 84.
Lindale native Miranda Lambert continues her streak of churning out hit songs, and it's propelling her to the top of the charts, with 'Mama's Broken Heart' giving the sassy singer her fifth No. 1 single.
How does Ali Dee find the time? Between reality shows (CMT Women, The Bachelor), a fashion line (Ali Dee Collection), a recent overseas USO tour, her television jobs with Fox Sports Championship Bull Riding and Dallas Maverick's, she sure knows how to make a dude feel unproductive. And now she's got a new song out to radio -- can you guess when she took time to talk to me about? While on vacation. Of course.
It's nearly here! This Thursday, Friday and Saturday May 9th-11th, Rebels and Roses 2013 descends upon Gator Run Offroad Park in Tatum. And will feature performances from Whiskey Myers, Josh Weathers, Jason Boland, Cody Johnson, Aaron Lewis and Roger Creager, who called into Radio Texas, LIVE! to talk about the festival, his new single "For You I Do," and his new music video.
