It was 20 years ago with the push of a button, Texas music history was made that would change the landscape of radio in DFW forever. Our own Smokey Rivers was there, in fact, it was Smokey who pushed the button that launched the Wolf and he sat down on the Front Porch to talk…
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WATCH: Aaron Watson’s video for “Run Wild Horses”
Aaron Watson tweeted out the video courtesy of Wide Open Country for his new Texas Country “Run Wild Horses” from his current album Vaquero. Filmed in his hometown of Buffalo Gap, Texas, the video features The Honky Tonk Kid’s wife, Kimberly. Hats off to Wide Open Country for the great review and We LOVE the video!…
Koe Wetzel: Cemented in Texas Music History
Friday night at the World’s Largest Honky Tonk was NOT just another Friday night. Not for the nearly 6k in attendance and not for Koe Wetzel. Back to back sell outs (in only Koe’s first two appearances ever on the main stage) would prove to be only the beginning of an historic night. Before the…
Miss Kyle Park on The Front Porch? Check out the podcast!
Kyle Park recently joined Hondo on The Front Porch show to talk about his latest album “Don’t Forget Where You Come From.” A tribute to the American farmer, Kyle’s inspiration to become a songwriter, relationship advice & more! Check out the podcast below!
Granger Smith..the author? Yee Yee!
Granger Smith is now an author..yep! He and his alter-ego Earl Dibbles, Jr have written a book to help (those outside of TEXAS #YeeYee) determine if you’re Country or City. Granger and Earl tweeted about it..check it out along with the link to pre-order the book below! HUGE announcement… I WROTE A BOOK!! It’s called…
Some high praise for Randall King…from…GARTH!!!
Our buddy Randall King, who recently released a new album, featuring the current single “Tuggin On my Heartstrings” is receiving some high praise.Garth Brooks co-wrote a new song with our buddy from Hereford, Texas and recently threw some of that praise Randall’s way in an article with Taste of Country. Check out the link below!…
Watch Granger Smith on the Bachelorette & check out a NEW lyric video for “You’re In It!”
Our buddy Granger Smith will make an appearance TONIGHT (6/18) on The Bachelorette! What does Granger’s alter-ego, Earl Dibbles, Jr think? Check out Granger’s tweet below and be sure to watch Granger TONIGHT at 7pm on ABC! Tomorrow night I’m performing on the @BacheloretteABC! This is what @EarlDibblesJr thinks about it…tune in at 8pm/7pmCST tomorrow…
Front Porch Spotlight: Aaron Watson on his love for our troops
This Memorial Day weekend, we remember the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we all enjoy on a daily basis. When the Honky Tonk Kid, Aaron Watson was in studio, he talked about how his parents, in particular his dad, a Vietnam vet, shaped his love and appreciation…
Front Porch Spotlight: Kelly Willis “Back Being Blue”
Kelly Willis stopped by The Front Porch Show to share stories behind her 1st solo studio album in 11 years, “Back Being Blue.” You can listen to the podcast below!
Front Porch Spotlight: Cody Wayne
Texas singer/songwriter Cody Wayne sat down with Hondo before his show on Wednesday (4/25/18) at the Hunt County Fair, opening for Koe Wetzel. Cody and Hondo talked about Cody’s start in music which came while serving as a Marine in Japan. Hondo also got the inside story behind Cody’s 6th single, “Good Ole Country Song.”…
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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…