2026 Texas Regional Music Awards: Full Winners List

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 of the Year: Kylie Frey & Randall King

New Male Vocalist of the Year: Tristan Roberson

New Female Vocalist of the Year: Sandee June

New Vocal Duo/Event of the Year: Texas High Road

New Group/Band of the Year: Ghosts of Hill County

Single of the Year: “Nothin But Texas” – Wade Bowen

Album of the Year: Whiskey, Lies & Alibis – William Beckmann

Songwriter Award (Brandon Jenkins Memorial): “Last Cowboy Standing” – David Adam Byrnes

Music Video of the Year: “Is This Thing Workin’” – Randy Rogers Band & Parker McCollum

Producer of the Year: AJ Vallejo

Recording Studio of the Year: Fort Worth Sound (Fort Worth)

Venue/Night Club of the Year: Gruene Hall (New Braunfels)

Festival of the Year: Larry Joe Taylor’s Texas Music Festival (Stephenville)

Radio Station of the Year – Super Market: KFWR 95.9 The Ranch (Fort Worth)

Radio Station of the Year – Large Market: KMWX 92.5 The Ranch (Abilene)

Radio Station of the Year – Medium Market: KZAH 99.1 (Kerrville)

Radio Station of the Year – Small Market: KTTX 106.1 (Brenham)

Radio Station of the Year – Out of Region: KERP 96.3 (Dodge City, KS)

Radio Station of the Year – Internet: RedDirtTexasCountry.com

Radio Station of the Year – Syndicated/Specialty: Red Dirt Proud (JB Cloud)

On-Air Personality – Super Market: Shayne Hollinger (KFWR – Fort Worth)

On-Air Personality – Large Market: Rudy Fernandez (KMWX – Abilene)

On-Air Personality – Medium Market: Justin McClure (KZAH – Kerrville)

On-Air Personality – Small Market: Buzz Russell (KNES – Fairfield)

On-Air Personality – Out of Region: Joshua Roesener (KERP – Dodge City, KS)

On-Air Personality – Internet: Robert Miguel (Uvalde Radio)

Humanitarian Award: Josh & Kady Weathers

Future Faces Winner: Adysen Malek

Living Legend Awards: Radney Foster and Paul Overstreet

The Texas music community continues to thrive because of the artists, fans, radio stations, venues, and industry professionals who keep the spirit of this scene alive. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees who made this year’s awards one to remember.