Paula Nelson to Release Pair of Duets with Dad Willie on The Next Waltz label
When singer, songwriter and SiriusXM radio host Paula Nelson mentioned to her friend Bruce Robison that she wanted to record some of her dad’s songs, he invited her — and her dad, Willie — to the Bunker, his all-analog recording studio in Lockhart, Texas, where he wound up producing a pair of father-daughter duets.
Channing Wilson Releases New Song 'Sunday Morning Blues'
Produced by GRAMMY Award-winning producer Dave Cobb, “Sunday Morning Blues” is Wilson’s third official release as an artist, following “Drink That Strong” and “Blues Comin’ On,” which debuted this past fall. With the music, Wilson is embarking on a new chapter of his career, after establishing himself as an honest and respected songwriter.
Austin's The Caughtery Release 'The Uninvited'
LISA TINGLE and DAVID GAYLER worked with TIM PALMER (Robert Plant, Ozzy Osbourne, Tin Machine, The Mission, U2, Pearl Jam), who also contributes guitar on 'Fragile'. This EP also features TOM BRECHTLEIN (Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Al DiMeola, Jean-Luc Ponty and Rickie Lee Jones) and RICKY PHILLIPS (Styx, Coverdale/Page, Bad English, The Babys).
Steve Earle & The Dukes Drop Cover of 'Mr. Bojangles'
Today, Steve Earle shares his soulful rendition of Jerry Jeff Walker’s classic tune “Mr. Bojangles.” On JERRY JEFF – Earle’s forthcoming 10-track collection set for release on May 27 via New West Records – he pays tribute to Walker, the influential cowboy troubadour who passed away on October 23, 2020. After performing in Texas at a concert celebrating Walker’s life, Earle took his band, The Dukes, to Electric Lady Studios in New York, where they recorded 10 of Walker’s songs.
Folk Rocker Bob Livingston to Play at Lewisville Grand Theater
The Lewisville Grand Theater is pleased to announce that folk-rock artist Bob Livingston will perform as part of the Black Box Songwriter Series on Sunday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. Livingston will also lead the 10th Annual Lewisville Grand Songwriting Workshop on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for the concert and the songwriting workshop are available for purchase online at LewisvilleGrand.com/tix.
Shannon McNally Releases 'Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys'
Shannon McNally, the voice and brains behind THE WAYLON SESSIONS, a record of classic Waylon Jennings songs, has released another track from the forthcoming album, 'Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys.' McNally debuted the track via Austin American Statesman, of which Peter Blackstock wrote about her delivery and the song's history:
Mason Lively Releases Forlorn New Single 'Happy Home'
“‘Happy Home’ is a song myself and the whole band hold very dear to our hearts,” says Mason. “It’s become kind of a fan favorite from the live show, regardless of it being unreleased. I think it reveals both my soul and country influence sonically. I’m so excited to get this song out to the world.”
The Wittliff Collections Announces New Date For Inaugural Festival
The Wittliff Collections, an internationally acclaimed collection of Southwest writing, photography, film and music, announce the new date for The Wittliff Collections Festival, a fundraising event celebrating the unbridled imagination of Texas, Mexico and the Southwest.
The Wick Theatre Reopens With BACK HOME AGAIN
The Wick Theatre has been keeping audiences entertained for months now with their dynamic Supper Club Cabarets, which take place in the grand lobby, but now the time has come to open the doors to the main theatre! The first show will be appropriately, Back Home Again, a John Denver tribute by Tom Becker and his band, who have been featured on PBS.