Jun 292021
 

LANCO is hitting the road later this summer for a headlining tour in support of their upcoming new album of the same name!

“For our band, the two things we love more than anything are playing shows and being in the studio,” said frontman Brandon Lancaster. “So, the minute we were cleared, we booked Fame Studios and started planning this tour. Seeing the dates on a calendar helped us visualize being back on stage, and these songs reflect that feeling. We tracked everything live with all our pent up energy, and it won’t be long until we’re out there with the fans crowd-surfing to it.”

Check out their dates below!

HONKY-TONK HIPPIES TOUR DATES:
09/12/21   Isle of Palms, SC – The Wind Jammer
09/16/21   Athens, GA – Georgia Theatre
09/17/21   Tuscaloosa, AL – Druid City Music Hall
09/18/21   Chattanooga, TN – The Signal
09/24/21   Bay St. Louis, MS – The Whiskey Barrel
09/25/21   Huntsville, AL – Von Braun Center – Mars Music Hall
09/30/21   Detroit, MI = Majestic Theatre
10/01/21   Indianapolis, IN – 8 Seconds Saloon
10/02/21   Grand Rapids. MI – The Intersection
10/14/21   Columbia, SC – The Senate
10/29/21   Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live
10/30/21   Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts (TLA)
11/04/21   Sioux Falls, SD – The District
11/05/21   Clear Lake, IA – Surf Ballroom
11/11/21   Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
11/12/21   Rosemont, IL – Joe’s Live
11/13/21   Rootstown, OH – Dusty Armadillo
12/01/21   Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
12/03/21   San Diego, CA – House of Blues San Diego
12/04/21   Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
12/07/21   San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater
12/08/21  San Jose, CA – CLub Rodeo
12/09/21   Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
12/10/21   Chico, CA – El Rey Theatre –  Chico
12/11/21   Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
12/12/21   Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
12/14/21   Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory Spokane
12/15/21   Boise, ID – Knitting Factory Boise
12/16/21   Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
12/17/21   Denver, CO – Grizzly Rose – Denver, CO

Finalists Announced for 2021 TCMA Awards

 Posted by at 8:04 pm on June 29, 2021
Jun 292021
 

The 2021 Texas Country Music Awards have announced this year’s finalists in 23 of their 25 categories!  The finalists for Songwriters in both the Country and Christian categories will be revealed next month.

The awards show will be held on November 14th at Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth, TX and will be hosted by artist Brandon Rhyder.

Announced performers so far include Rhyder, Curtis Grimes, Sundance Head and headliner Aaron Watson, with more to come.  Tickets go on sale on July 2nd.

“Texas is so blessed to have such spectacular talent,” says Linda Wilson, President and Founder of the Texas Country Music Association. “There were literally thousands of nominees – each one gifted and unique — and we at TCMA are very honored to be able to work on ALL their behalf on an ongoing basis.”

Here is the list of nominees:

Entertainer Of The Year

  • Chad Cooke Band
  • Aaron Watson
  • Kin Faux
  • Randall King
  • Kylie Frey

Female Artist of the Year

  • Bri Bagwell
  • Ariel Hutchins
  • Morgan Ashley
  • Kylie Frey
  • Holly Tucker

Male Artist of the Year

  • Darrin Morris
  • Will Carter
  • Aaron Watson
  • David Adam Byrnes
  • Scotty Alexander

Country Band of the Year

  • Micky & The Motorcars
  • Kin Faux
  • The Wilder Blue
  • Mike & The Moonpies
  • Chad Cooke Band

Roots/Alternative Artist or Band of the Year

  • Teague Brothers
  • Creed Fisher
  • Flatland Cavalry
  • Jamie Lin Wilson
  • Shaker Hymns

Emerging Artist

  • Triston Marez
  • Zach Neil
  • Graycie York
  • Clay Hollis
  • Cody Hibbard

Western Swing Artist or Band

  • Billy Mata & The Texas Tradition
  • Jake Hooker & The Outsiders
  • Jeff Woolsey & The Dance Hall Kings
  • Monte Good & The Honky Tonk Heroes
  • Bobby Flores & The Yellow Rose Band

Country Album Of The Year

  • American Soul – Aaron Watson
  • Hold My Beer Volume II -Wade Bowen & Randy Rogers
  • Leanna – Randall King
  • Neon Town – David Adam Byrnes
  • Honky Tonk in Heaven – Kin Faux

Country Single of the Year

  • Fingers and Thumbs – Teague Brothers
  • Queen For A Night – Casey Donahew
  • Silverado Saturday Night – Aaron Watson
  • I Will – Darrin Morris
  • Honky Tonk in Heaven – Kin Faux

Christian Country Artist of the Year

  • Jason Allen
  • Crystal Yates
  • Michael Knight
  • Justin Todd Herod
  • Curtis Grimes

Christian Country Single Of The Year

  • Take Down A Giant – Pamela Mary
  • When Prayers Go Up – Jason Allen
  • What I Already Know – Scotty Alexander & Bryan White
  • Black Sheep Met The Lamb – Justin Todd Herod
  • Let Your Light Shine Through – Levi Coby

Young Artist (18 & Under)

  • Blair Kudelka
  • Jack Barksdale
  • Graycie York
  • Mary Clare
  • Bailey Rae

Terrestrial Radio Station of the Year

  • 99.3/98.5 KOKE FM– Austin
  • 103.7 The Buck KAXA FM – Kerrville
  • 93.1 The Mighty KSTV FM – Stephenville
  • 92.9 Shooter KRMX FM – Waco
  • 100.9 The Maverick KVMK – College Station

Broadcast Personality Of The Year

  • Carey Dean & Keith James – 106.9 The Ranch KRVF FM – Corsicana
  • Justin McClure – 103.7 The Buck KAXA FM – Kerrville
  • DJ Mike – Dance Time In Texas Syndicated
  • Buddy Logan – Radio Texas Live Syndicated
  • Buzz Russell – 99.1 Texas KNES – FM Fairfield

Internet Radio Station of the Year

  • UvaldeRadio.net (Robert Miguel, Program Director/Owner)
  • TexasRedHotRadio.com (Judith Merck, Program Director/Owner)
  • TroubadourCountryRadio.com (Jim Alvarado, Owner)
  • PureCountry100.com (Kenny Schneebeli, Owner)
  • Made In Texas Radio (Pat Fant and Cruze, Owners)

Live Music Venue of the Year

  • Schroeder Hall – Goliad
  • Freiheit Country Store – New Braunfels
  • The Rustic – Houston/Dallas/San Antonio
  • Billy Bob’s Texas – Fort Worth
  • Dosey Doe – The Woodlands

Bassist of the Year

  • Blake Watson
  • Boone Griffin
  • Steve Cargill
  • Andrew Carrell
  • Jason Wendt

Drummer of the Year

  • Dan Currier
  • Nate Coon
  • Casey Korkmas
  • Justin Cogneato
  • Mike Neyra

Fiddler of the Year

  • Rico Gonzalez
  • Ben McPherson
  • Milo Deering
  • Rachel Stacey
  • Damien Green

Guitarist of the Year

  • Scotty Alexander
  • Justin Todd Herod
  • Paul Eason
  • Ryan Wilcox
  • David Cacy

Keyboard/Pianist of the Year

  • Travis Bishop
  • Ian Clark
  • Sam Jones
  • Allen Huff
  • Vernon Emshoff

Steel Guitarist of the Year

  • Haystack Novak
  • Milo Deering
  • Sam Fields
  • Zachary Moulton
  • Bob Ogle
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Today’s New Music – June 28th, 2021

 Posted by at 11:21 pm on June 28, 2021
Jun 282021
 

New Singles

  • A Little Bit Longer – Stina
  • Ain’t Even Met You Yet – Chris Lane
  • Country in the Girl – Jenna Paulette
  • Footprints on the Moon – Gabby Barrett
  • Old Soul Girl – Allora Leonard
  • Rebound – Mark Winston Kirk
  • Small Town Prayer – RaeLynn
  • Version of Me – Emily Rose

HCM Daily News – June 28th, 2021

 Posted by at 11:07 pm on June 28, 2021
Jun 282021
 

Country Music Headlines

This Date in Country Music History

Today’s Birthdays

  • Kellie Pickler
  • Vencent “Big Vinnie” Van-zant Hickerson (Trailer Choir)

Today’s New Albums

  • None Today

Today’s New Singles

  • A Little Bit Longer – Stina
  • Ain’t Even Met You Yet – Chris Lane
  • Country in the Girl – Jenna Paulette
  • Footprints on the Moon – Gabby Barrett
  • Old Soul Girl – Allora Leonard
  • Rebound – Mark Winston Kirk
  • Small Town Prayer – RaeLynn
  • Version of Me – Emily Rose

Today’s Photo Flashback

  • None Today

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Today’s New Music – June 25th, 2021

 Posted by at 11:19 pm on June 25, 2021
Jun 252021
 

New Albums

  • Ben Gallaher – Every Small Town (EP)
  • Brian Kelley – Sunshine State of Mind – Season 1
  • Claudia Hoyser – Red Light’s Turning Green
  • Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver – Roundtable
  • Gary Allan – Ruthless
  • Home Free – Land of the Free
  • Jennifer Nettles – Always Like New
  • Josh Turner – Your Man Deluxe Edition
  • Lady A – What a Song Can Do (Chapter One)
  • Lakeview – Small Town Famous (EP)
  • Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band – A Miner’s Life
  • Vincent Neil Emerson – Vincent Neil Emerson

New Singles

  • A Cowboy Knows How – Flatland Cavalry
  • Bird – Kirstie Kraus
  • Black Bayou – Sarah Hobbs
  • Drivin’ Home – Paul Isaac
  • Dry Day in June – Sam Koon
  • Excuses – Kolby Cooper
  • Feelings – Jonathan Freeland
  • Gira de Desamor – Kat & Alex
  • Gravel – Stephanie Ryann
  • Half Drunk – Charlie Worsham
  • I Dented Your Truck – Lady Redneck
  • Old School – Toby Keith (digitally)
  • This Is Me – Tyler Short
  • Triage – Rodney Crowell
  • Turn It Up – The Hobbs Sisters
  • Where The Country Girls At – Trace Adkins w/ Luke Bryan and Pitbull
  • Where Your Memory Can Find Me – Scott Hisey