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Charley Crockett Shares Song “Crucified Son” Off New Album

By Eric Diep

Jul 3, 2025

Crockett says he was born the lucky one on his single off Dollar a Day, which is co-produced with Shooter Jennings.

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BBQ Playlist: Best Dallas Artists for Your Fourth of July Party

By Eric Diep

Jul 2, 2025

We're prepping for the Fourth of July early with our inaugural Spotify playlist featuring all local artists.

Parker McCollum's Self-Titled Album Shows He's a New Man

By Tyler Daniels

Jul 1, 2025

The Limestone Kid is who we know and love, but it's clear Parker, the father and husband, doesn't feel like a kid anymore.

Gavin Adcock Goes After Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter. We're Calling Bullshit on His Claim

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 1, 2025

Even after Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter won the Grammy for Best Country Album, skeptics are still vocal.

50 Best Texas and Red Dirt Country Songs

By Dallas Observer Staff, Garrett Gravley and Amy McCarthy

Jun 30, 2025

From Robert Earl Keen to Cody Johnson to Kaitlin Butts, here are 50 of the best Texas country and red dirt songs.

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour in Houston Sees an Icon in Her Prime

By Alex Gonzalez

Jun 29, 2025

Beyoncé was spectacular in her hometown show, sharing the stage with her daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi.

BigXThaPlug and Shaboozey Shut Down Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge for New Song “Home”

By Eric Diep

Jun 26, 2025

BigXThaPlug and Shaboozey share another collaboration after weeks of teasing the song on social media.

William Beckmann Leans Into Classic Country Tunes at Billy Bob's Texas

By Sean Stroud

Jun 22, 2025

The Texas crooner from Del Rio performed songs from his new album Whiskey Lies & Alibis to a packed house.

Joshua Ray Walker Is Healthy, Cancer-Free and Back Creating Some Good Times for Y’all

By Eric Diep

Jun 13, 2025

Joshua Ray Walker walks us through the making of his summer album and creating sunny country songs in a Hawaiian shirt.

5 Can't Miss Artists at Texas Music Revolution This Weekend

By Simon Pruitt

Jun 4, 2025

The annual Texas Music Revolution festival is set for this weekend in McKinney. Dawes and Flatland Cavalry are headlining.

Joshua Ray Walker Is Back With Beach-Minded New Album, Announces Summer Tour

By Eric Diep

Jun 2, 2025

The Dallas-based country musician readies Tropicana, an album written during his treatment for stage 3B colon cancer.

Watch George Strait Deliver a Touching Speech at Memorial for Rodeo Performer Roy Cooper

By Simon Pruitt

May 28, 2025

Cowboys united on Monday afternoon at Fort Worth's Cowtown Coliseum to honor Roy Cooper, who died in a house fire last month.

Post Malone and BigXThaPlug Make a Dallas Connection in Detroit During Tour Stop

By Eric Diep

May 20, 2025

Posty's Big Ass Stadium Tour continued through the Motor City, where the Grapevine native brought out BigX as a surprise.

Dallas Musicians Reflect on Willie Nelson's Red Headed Stranger Ahead of 50th Anniversary Celebration

By Christian McPhate

May 15, 2025

Matt Hillyer and Jeff Ryan discuss the impact of Willie Nelson's music before a two-day event in downtown Garland.

What Is Country? Purists Debate Real Versus Fake Online and Some Fans Aren't Happy

By Tyler Daniels

May 13, 2025

It's a good time to explore the disparity between older, twangy country music versus the new-aged sound.

Post Malone's Big Ass Stadium Tour in Arlington: Best Moments

By Poppy Xander

May 10, 2025

Post Malone's return to AT&T Stadium capped an eventful ACM Awards week. Here's how Posty sent off country fans with a bang.

Behind the Scenes at the 60th Annual ACM Awards in Frisco

By Alex Gonzalez

May 9, 2025

We were on the ground for this year's show, getting red carpet time with locals Grace Tyler, Franklin Jonas and more.

Grapevine High School Band Performing at Post Malone Show in Arlington

By Eric Diep

May 8, 2025

Band director James Rees recalls the day his students found out they'd be part of the pre-game festivities for Post Malone.

Mickey Guyton Says the Most Important Thing Is Standing Up for Yourself

By Alex Gonzalez

May 7, 2025

At a brunch honoring Charley Pride's contributions to country in Frisco, Guyton shared her fondest memories of North Texas.

Country Singer Dean Ray Lets Numbers and Signs Guide His Music

By Alex Gonzalez

May 2, 2025

After releasing his debut Dean Ray From Texas, the rising Americana artist uses his songs to capture everyday life.

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Angel White, Joshua Ray Walker on Dallas Country

Songwriters on AI: Does the Song Remain the Same?

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Angel White, Joshua Ray Walker on Dallas Country

Songwriters on AI: Does the Song Remain the Same?

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