Ricky Trietsch

The Texas Regional Music Awards once again highlighted the artists, venues, and industry leaders who continue to shape the sound of the Lone Star State. From chart‑topping veterans to rising newcomers, this year’s winners reflect the strength and diversity of Texas music. Below is the complete list of honorees for 2026. Entertainer of the Year: Aaron Watson Male Vocalist of the Year: Josh Weathers Female Vocalist of the Year: Kylie Frey Group/Band of the Year: Randy Rogers Band Vocal Duo...

Texas country continues to prove its staying power, and this week one of its rising voices hit a major milestone. Jake Bush’s breakout single “Cowgirl” officially surpassed one million streams on Spotify, marking another big moment in the momentum he’s built across the state and beyond. Released on his 2022 project Where 90’s Meets Now, “Cowgirl” quickly became a fan favorite, blending Bush’s smooth vocal style with the kind of modern‑meets‑traditional production that has defined his sound....

The Storyteller Who Redefined the Texas Sound Few names carry the weight, respect, and cultural gravity in Texas music quite like Robert Earl Keen. Born January 11, 1956, in Houston, Texas, Keen grew from a book‑loving teenager into one of the most influential songwriters the Lone Star State has ever produced. His blend of Americana, country, folk, and literary storytelling helped shape not just a genre — but an entire generation of Texas and Red Dirt artists who followed in his bootprints. A...