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Willie Nelson Turns 80: A Tribute and Playlist for a Texas Treasure

Willie Nelson was born 80 years ago today in the small town of Abbot, Texas. This really should be a holiday. Nelson has been a Texas institution for over 50 years now. He's closely tied to our state's image -- his long career saw him start as a DJ in Houston, move to Nashville as a song writer, en ... More >>

Jack Ingram, The Boot Campaign and Southwest Airlines Help Out a Texas Vet

If it seems like we've been bringing you plenty of news about many of the fine regional country artists who are quick to lend their names and talents to causes whose worthiness can't be questioned, well, that's because there's often a compelling story behind it. On Monday, July 23, treasured Texan ... More >>

Seven Mainstream/Top 40 Country Acts That Don't Suck

For almost as long as country music has lived as a genre, the argument about what makes a song, album, singer or group "country" has existed. Depending on who you ask, over time, and especially in the past couple of decades, country music has either splintered into dozens of wildly different and com ... More >>

Nine DFW Acts To Catch at SXSW

Mixtape: 10 DFW Acts To Catch at SXSW

Ah yes, 35 Denton is coming at us fast and furious, so keep an eye out for our preview and 173 rules for surviving the upcoming "fest season" in next week's issue. However, there's another festival called SXSW that a lot of people seem to be excited about. Bruce Springsteen's set to play an "intima ... More >>

Nick 13 on the Similarities Between Country and Punk: "They Are Both About Pure Emotion."

Nick 13​Best known as the leader of the psychobilly outfit Tiger Army, Nick 13 took a bold step by releasing a solo album of traditional, old-school country back in June. No longer content to wallow in the retro-rock and punk stew of his own band, Nick apparently decided to go way back and li ... More >>

Ten Musicians' Ghosts That Still Stalk The Earth (And How To Dress Up As Them For Halloween)

​Now that the calendar has official turned to September and the back-to-school fervor is over, we've come upon that special time once again when big-box retailers to start rolling out their Halloween merchandise. Since we here at DC9 love Halloween, we think it's never too early to begin planning ... More >>

Last Night: Dolly Parton at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie

Dolly PartonVerizon Theatre in Grand PrairieTuesday, July 19, 2011Better than: Reality. Rachel ParkerDolly Parton at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie​Dolly Parton inhabits her stardom as fully as she fills out her glittering outfits. "I buy 'em two sizes too small and take 'em in," she joked. Sh ... More >>

Lady Antebellum Isn't Country's First Pop Sensation.

Today In Music News: The Opry Will Be Back, Sir Paul Finds His Own Songs Forgettable And Christians Hate Lady Gaga

Your daily dose of national music news for Thursday, June 3, 2010...The Grand Ole Opry will be back on it's feet in no time. Sir Paul seems to have a little trouble remembering his songs as he gets up in age.  Let's hope he doesn't remember how to marry money-hungry succubi. Good to see that ... More >>

Eli Young Band Adds A Little Nashville Spice to Denton

Year in Review: 2009's Best Alt-Country Proves that Yes, Willie Nelson is Still a Badass

We spent 2009 sorting through piles of folk and Americana releases, revising this list in our heads till the bitter end and failing repeatedly to understand the hype behind the Avett Brothers in the process. While a year of listening brought no shortage of pleasant surprises, our hands-down favorite ... More >>

Danny Balis Offers Up A Gem On His Solo Debut

Today In Music News: Natalie Cole Fans Are Hardcore, Steve Martin Is Playing The Opry and Youtube Blocks Music Videos (In Germany)

Your daily dose of national music news for Thursday, April 2, 2009... You thought that Phish and Widespread Panic had hardcore fans? Well, Natalie Cole's fans want to give her a kidney Comedian Steve Martin will make his debut at The Grand Ole Opry Yeppers, he's been a longtime banjo picker, and he ... More >>

What It Was Like: Baptist Generals, Red Red Meat, Mark Sultan, Herman Dune, Justin Townes Earle, The Tallest Man On Earth, Dinosaur Jr.

Noah W. Bailey The Baptist Generals' Chris Flemmons at the Sub Pop Showcase.Band: Baptist GeneralsWhere: Sub Pop Showcase at Radio RoomWhat It Was Like: If you're ever seen the Baptist Generals play one of their "rug shows" then you know what a special experience these all-acoustic sets can b ... More >>

Neko Case, Giant Sand

Saturday, September 27, at the Granada Theater

Louisiana Woman

Loretta Lynn visits Bass Hall

Two Iconic Baseball Voices Announce a Texas Dream Team for the Ages

Farce of a Champion

The Long Goodbye

Garrison Keillor's Prairie makes a fine pasture for Altman

Lovesick Blues

Cookin' with talent, two musicals turn up the heat under heartache

Pickin' and Grinnin'

The legendary Ralph Stanley takes the Granada stage

White Noise

Painter Robert Ryman does so much with so little

Seriously Kinky

This Texas Jewboy wants to be the next governor of Texas, and if you think he's kidding, the joke may be on you

Hang on, Snoopy

Good grief! Happiness is Charlie Brown at Theatre Three; Patsy Cline and Magi are magical, too.

Capsule Reviews

Our critics weigh in on local theater

Beat the Devil

Bob Dylan supports a remarkable album with an equally remarkable performance

In the Screening Room

For the Deep Ellum Film Festival, the third time's the charm

Girl Power

The Gals of the Big "D" Jamboree remain the sweethearts of the wrestling ring

Here I Am Again

Loretta Lynn is Still Country, and still woman enough for you

Out & About

Kid Rock

The Last Laugh

Willis Alan Ramsey's cult keeps growing, 28 years after cutting his first--and final?--record

Out Here

Lucky breaks

Good rockin' last night

A new CD resurrects the echoes of the long-gone Big "D" Jamboree, where Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and some forgotten heroes made Saturday nights swing

Wide open spaces

With his debut record, Ed Burleson may be too country for Nashville, but not for Texas

Mandy Barnett

He's about a mover

Doug Sahm may spend his summers in Canada, but he's still a Texas tornado

Love Hurts

A new record pays homage to Gram Parsons, a hero before his time

Houston Marchman and the Contraband

Leavin' Dallas (Self-released)

Out Here

Country and Midwestern

The best of the alt-country lot salute the majesty of the past--while defining the future

Whiskey-bent and hell-bound

With a monumental new boxed set, Hank Williams gets out of this world alive

Big country

Don Walser sings deep from the heart of Texas

Nashville now

Can Music City save country from Music Row?

One-man mayhem

Homer Henderson keeps it wild

Honky-Tonk Man

He had 78 hits spanning five decades and revolutionized country music. Now, Fort Worth's Hank Thompson gets a new green light.

Out There

Hillbilly deluxe

BR5-49 represents the conscience of the new Nashville

Winners take mall

When the readers voted the rock, the Old 97's came away 'big' winners

Roadshows