Texas Music Industry Newswire

The 10 biggest douchebags in country music

There’s a chasm in country music that widens daily. On one side lie the MAGA Southern traditionalists who performed at Turning Point’s “All-American” Super Bowl halftime rival show; on the other lie artists like Kacey Musgraves, Garth Brooks and Orville …

Democrats Favored to Flip Texas House Seat Trump Won by 18 Points

Democrats are seeing fresh signs of life in a South Texas congressional seat that looked, on paper, like one of the harder places for the party to win back in 2026. Democrat Bobby Pulido leads Republican Representative Monica De La Cruz in a new poll of …

Orchestra Bash a hit

On Sunday evening, Central Baptist Church hosted the second annual Orchestra Bash, under the direction of David Yarbrough. After rehearing together, 30+ musicians from the East Texas area put on a free concert of sacred music. In an interview conducted by …

St. William’s on Long Point concert series presents Chloe Burkey on August 13

By KATE BAKER For the Express RAQUETTE LAKE —The Summer Music Series at St. William’s on Long Point welcomes Chloe Burkey on August 13. A compelling musician hailing from Old Forge, Burkey’s unique sound is a dynamic fusion, blending alternative rock …

What Will Be the 2026 Song of the Summer?

Now that the dog days of August are closing in, a fair assessment can be made about the song of the summer for 2026. Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart measures the top 100 songs in the United States by combining three primary data points: online music streaming …

Hooper Academy history teacher helped spark Ella Langley’s country music dream

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - She has twelve American Country Music Awards, a record-breaking song, and a sold-out national tour. But before the fame, Ella Langley was growing up in Hope Hull with a guitar and a dream and a history teacher who believed in her …

“Put That In Your Pipe, Jack”: Charley Crockett Claps Back After Texas News Outlet Accuses Him Of Being “Pro Data Center”...

No one gets on social media and unleashes a wandering, slightly sporadic rant like Charley Crockett. The country music artist who most recently released Clovis is known for being a prolific songwriter. Thanks to his social media posts, we’re getting the …

Waco music professor nominated for Texas Country Music Award

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A McLennan Community College music professor is among five finalists for the Texas Country Music Association’s Keyboard and Pianist of the Year award. Shane Hall, an assistant professor in MCC’s Music Industry Careers Program, was …

Ken Paxton is missing his chance in Texas

When James Talarico won the Democratic nomination for the US Senate back in March, the Republicans immediately sought to portray the schoolteacher turned seminarian as a weirdo who was thoroughly out of touch with Texas values. For weeks, social media was …

Concert review: Koe Wetzel turned the volume up at Northern Quest Resort and Casino

Koe Wetzel brought the noise and sheer energy of his country rock sound to Northern Quest Resort and Casino for a powerhouse Thursday night show. Before Wetzel took to the BECU Live stage, Ole 60 set the tone just right with their interesting combination …

Texas ports defy tariff uncertainty with record cargo performance

Record first-half container volumes at Port Houston and historic cargo tonnage at the Port of Corpus Christi suggest shippers and energy exporters are still moving freight despite an increasingly uncertain global trade environment. Port Houston handled 389 …

Local Music Professor Nominated for Texas Country Music Award

Tickets on sale for Texas Mead & Music Festival

Texas history retold through projection-mapping in new film

The projection-mapping film was captured using Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF and Blackmagic PYXIS 6K cameras Blackmagic Design recently announced that the new live action projection mapping film “Texas Legacy in Lights” was captured with Blackmagic URSA Cine …

We're tired of culture wars. Country music is cashing in.

Aug. 4, 2026, 6:04 a.m. ET Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” a twangy heartbreak ballad, is making Hot 100 history. The unassuming song doesn’t have much to say about America’s culture wars, but its popularity does. “Choosin’ Texas” has spent 15 weeks at No …

This week in Texas music history: Austin punks descend on New York City

by Jason Mellard, Center for Texas Music History at Texas State University This week in Texas music history, punk band the Skunks hit New York City. The gig rocks, but something stinks.  On August 3rd and 4th, 1979, the Austin band the Skunks played punk’s …

Amyl And The Sniffers Announce Country Concert Film Truth Or Consequence And Accompanying Live Album

Photo: John Angus Stewart Amyl and The Sniffers have announced a concert film and accompanying live album. Titled Truth Or Consequence, the package features reimagined country versions of the Australian punk band's songs, recorded during a special …

Luke Combs, Wembley review: as personal as a Texas honky-tonk

Tuesday 04 August 2026 11:51 am  |  Updated:  Tuesday 04 August 2026 11:52 am Luke Combs played Wembley Stadium last weekend Luke Combs, Wembley review and star rating: ★★★★★ If you noticed an inordinate number of Stetsons, cowboys, and cowgirls heading to …

Forrest Frank And TPR. Conclude Historic Run With Biggest Christian Music Tour Of All Time

New York, NY (Top40 Charts) GRAMMY-nominated and GMA DOVE Award-winning artist Forrest Frank's The Jesus Generation Tour, promoted by TPR., concluded Saturday night with more than 35,000 people at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, marking the end …

45 Years of Cowpunk: How Jason & the Scorchers Changed American Music Forever

On the 45th anniversary of their founding, one of Nashville's most influential bands gets the recognition it always deserved. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 4, 1981, a 22-year-old from an Illinois hog farm …

Syng Announces Ceiling Mount for Cell Alpha Speakers to Enable Overhead Spatial Audio

The new Ceiling Mount for Syng Cell Alpha brings flexible placement and uninterrupted spatial audio to any room. Pre-orders ship in September. VENICE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Syng, the pioneering audio company …

Mobile Recording Artist Tiffany Michelle Inspires Listeners to Embrace Their God-Given Identity with ‘Best of Me’

MOBILE, AL, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Some artists entertain. Others encourage. Then there are artists whose music serves as a reminder that every setback has the potential to become a testimony. Recording artist Tiffany …

RBmedia Acquires Boldwood Books

LANDOVER, MD, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, and Boldwood Books, an award-winning independent fiction publisher based in the United Kingdom, today announced that RBmedia …

Museum of Christian & Gospel Music Launches New Website As It Expands with Exclusive Live Events and Experiences

The Museum of Christian & Gospel Music invites everyone to experience the rich legacy of Christian and Gospel music with the launch of its new website. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Museum of …

Medieval Media Begins Building a Community-First Home for Fantasy Fans and Creators

Founder & CEO Michael Gemmati assembles a complementary founding team across brand and storytelling, product design, platform engineering and media operations. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medieval Media ( …

C.M. James Opens The Black Book With 30-Day Album Campaign

The C.M. Files: The Black Book arrives Sept. 4 through C.M. Jaye Music, expanding music, stories and visuals inside The LiteraVerse. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One month before release day, award-winning …

Chest Fever Debuts New Single “CARAVAN” from The 21st Century Last Waltz – Live at Massey Hall

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Chest Fever officially releases “Caravan”, the latest single from their upcoming album The 21st Century LAST WALTZ – Live At Massey Hall. The single comes with a corresponding live …

VSDC Free Video Editor Introduces Comprehensive HDR Support and Advanced Toolset

VSDC free video editor with full HDR support, pro color tools, tracking, masking and export to any format including 4K/8K. No watermarks on export! SOFIA, BULGARIA, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VSDC, a full-featured free video editor …

Bottle Rocket Records Teams With Country Soul Artist Extraordinaire Brei Carter

Just Out! Brei's New Single "Weed Wacker" HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just out! The gorgeous aspiring country soul artist Brei Carter’s newest release “Weed Wacker” enters the retail market …

Qwoted Partners With The Podcast Academy to Help Podcasters Find Better Guests and Grow Their Audience

Free access to Qwoted gives podcast hosts and producers a faster way to discover credible expert voices, create stronger episodes, and reach new listeners. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Qwoted, the expert …

Texas Mead & Music Festival to Make North Texas Debut Sept. 19 at Scarborough Faire

Tickets on sale now for the Sept. 19 Texas Mead & Music Festival, 1-7 p.m. at Scarborough Faire, with mead, music and artisans. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Before beer was brewed and before wine became …

MADELINE’S 'YOU LIKE' BREAKS INTO APPLE MUSIC’S TOP 10 GLOBAL PUNK PLAYLIST at #4

St. John’s singer-songwriter also lands on the U.S. “New in Rock” list ST JOHNS, NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR, CANADA, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newfoundland pop-punk singer-songwriter MADELINE has broken into Apple Music’s flagship “ …

MADELINE’S “YOU LIKE” ENTERS TOP 5 OF APPLE MUSIC’S GLOBAL 'NEW IN PUNK' PLAYLIST — NOW LIVE IN JAPAN

An introduction to the independent Newfoundland singer-songwriter now reaching listeners in Japan through Apple Music’s editorial playlists ST JOHNS, NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR, CANADA, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independent pop-punk…

Dorit Medved’s YA Fantasy ‘The Melody of Storm’ Ignites a Journey of Grief, Magic, and Inner Power

This thrilling portal fantasy follows a young woman discovering her destiny and the fabled Seventh Element in a world on the brink of an epic conflict. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In The Melody of Storm, eighteen- …

Ottawa's H2OBoy Pivots from Water Stewardship to the Future of Living and Working on the Moon

Ottawa's H2OBoy Pivots to Living and Working on the Moon OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ottawa's H2OBoy Pivots from Water Stewardship to the Future of Living and Working on the Moon Ottawa's H2OBoy …

Love Come To My Door - Heidi Huelskoetter's Newest Release

Love Come To My Door ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Check out Heidi Huelskoetter's latest single, "LOVE COME TO MY DOOR". Heidihmusic.com After years spent behind the scenes as a songwriter and …

House Of Worship Announces Nationwide Theatrical Event August 23

Fandango in Partnership with The Fuel Music, Ori Music, K-LOVE and Air1 Brings House of Worship to Theaters Nationwide; Tickets Available Now on Fandango LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- House of Worship will …

Blanca Perper Greenstein Launches Laws of Life ‘Boss Edition,’ Inspired by Her Interview with Guest Rick Ross

LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Laws of Life Talk Show, created and hosted by attorney, entrepreneur, and media innovator Blanca Perper Greenstein, celebrates its 7th anniversary this week. On July …

Music Saves Lives: The Jazz Sanctuary, American Red Cross and Musicians Union Partner for Community Blood Drive Aug. 14

Philadelphia nonprofit combines live jazz, community service & 3 free August concerts while encouraging residents to "roll up their sleeves" to help save lives. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …