By Kelly Dearmore Cody Canada and the Departed have been through quite a few changes since their debut just five years ago. They introduced themselves …
By Kelly Dearmore Few Lone Star artists of note don’t have an annual cause to promote with a start-studded show where all-day line-ups, golf tournaments …
By Kelly Dearmore It’s been 15 years since the release of the Drive-By Truckers breakthrough fourth album, Southern Rock Opera. More than “just” an ambitious …
By Kelly Dearmore Hailing from the humid, rose-conducive environment of East Texas, Whiskey Myers has been a groove-slinging Southern rock force for several years now. …
B.J. Barham Rockingham www.bjbarham.com When the lead singer of a band — even (or perhaps especially) a well-established one with a respected catalog — branches …
By Kelly Dearmore With an impressive beard, rich baritone and some artfully applied tattoos, it’s not a surprise — on the surface at least — …
By Kelly Dearmore Cody Johnson is a fine example of a Texas country artist who isn’t confined by even his beloved home state’s expansive boundaries. …
SEAN MCCONNELL Sean McConnell Rounder Records Although he’s released several records over the dozen years or so, up until now Sean McConnell has for the …
By Kelly Dearmore There are very few — if any — songwriters around that can boast a portfolio as varied as that of Sean McConnell. …
RANDY ROGERS & WADE BOWEN Watch This Lil’ Buddy Toons From Willie and Waylon to Jack, Charlie and Pat, every generation of Texas country music has …
