By Richard Skanse The Texas music community awoke Thursday morning to the terrible news that one of its brightest young stars, singer-songwriter Kylie Rae Harris, …
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 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. …
Bonnie Bishop Ain’t Who I Was Thirty Tigers It can be difficult knowing which albums are truly “Americana” these days. Whereas your more basic established …
ROB BAIRD Wrong Side of the River Hard Luck Recording Company As tired and outdated as the sentiment “Nashville sucks” may be these days, when …
