KTFB Talks Texas Music

Trent Cowie is from Magnolia, Texas.  He started his career in the oilfields of West Texas, but decided to pursue a full-time music career.  His latest single "Moving On" is in the top 20 on the Texas Regional Radio Report, CDX Texas and Texas Country Music charts. 

Cameron Allbright of New Braunfels is blazing up the Texas Country Music charts with his debut radio single "How Many Sorrys."  He shares his musical story with us, beginning with growing up in a musical family to his recent college years at Texas State University, and how music has been there every step of the way.  

Kristen Kelly is from the Central Texas town of Lorena, and she's had a long career in country music in Nashville and here in Texas.  She shares her experiences of a lifetime in the music business and talks about her latest single "The Next Right Thing."

Gage Fontenot was born in the Cajun country of south Louisiana, but moved to the DFW area as a child.  He's been a Texan ever since and is working hard in the Texas music scene.  His latest single is "Know Somebody."

Lee Thomas grew up near the Gulf Coast of Texas in the small town of Santa Fe.  He tells us about mustering up the courage to sing at an open mic night at a restaurant in Houston in 2019.  He's been writing songs and performing ever since.  His latest single is "Pretty Woman of Mine."

Adysen Malik hails from Edna, Texas located in the southern part of the state.  She's a ranch girl who fell in love with theater, then made the transition to country music.  Her latest single is "White Dress Direction."

Katie Beth Mihm is from Borger, Texas in the northern Texas Panhandle.  She tells us about balancing her health struggles with the demands of being a touring musician.  Her latest single is "You Ain't No Cowgirl."

Kyle Garrett started playing drums at the age of 8 in a blues band, covering Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn covers.  He helped start the popular "Texas Toast" podcast, which cultivated his love of Texas country music.  He's transitioned from the podcast to writing and recording his own Texas country songs, and has released the single "Who's Keeping Score."

Lubbock's Jaydon Grissom is a Texas Tech student making his debut on Texas radio.  He tells us about his early start in music at the age of 8 at Lubbock's School of Rock and tells about the thriving Lubbock music scene.  His debut single is called "Better Off Alone."

Josh Abbott of the Josh Abbott Band talks with KTFB about getting started in the Lubbock music scene several years ago and how he found some success in Nashville.  But he eventually came back home to Texas and has enjoyed a career with a long list of hits on Texas radio.  

Elysha LeMaster of New Braunfels, Texas visits with KTFB about her time in Cody Canada's "School of Rock" and all the ways that Cody has helped her career grow and develop.  She also talks about her journey from a rock band to a solo country artist.  Her latest single is "Sweet Goodbye."

Chaser Crouch of Corsicana, Texas stops by the KTFB studio to talk about growing up in North Central Texas, his success as a high school cutting horse champion and getting his music career up and running.  His latest single is a cover of the Keith Whitley classic "Talk to Me Texas."

Roo Arcus is an Aussie from Down Under who has a deep love for the Lone Star State.  He's stepped onto the Texas Music Scene via DeLeon, Texas.  Roo talks about his success in Australia with several number one and top ten hits, and how he developed such a love for Texas and the Texas country music scene.  His latest single is called "Lonesome for the Lone Star State."

Galveston's Sandee June recently celebrated her very first #1 hit with "Hurricane," a song that resonates with her coastal roots.  We joined Sandee in her hometown to talk about starting her music career at age 50 and her journey to the top of the T3R chart.  

Austin's Rick Trevino has a string of top 10 hits during the 90's, with songs like "Running Out of Reasons to Run" and "Bobbie Ann Mason."  He's still making music with his latest single "The Ride."  Rick joined us in the KTFB studio to talk about his successful run in Nashville and the new music he's recording.  

The Dirt Road Troubadours are from the Pineywoods of Northwest Louisiana.  They stopped by the KTFB studio to talk about their love for Texas music and their upbringing in the country.  They also talk about their new single "If I Fall."  It's based on the true story of the death of a close friend and family member.

Aaron Loy of Aledo, Texas has a new hit on the charts called "God Made a Cowboy."  Aaron tells us about his fast start in the Texas music scene, but he slowed it down to pursue a career in the medical field.  He had a very close relationship with his father, and when he passed away recently, Aaron decided to pick the music dream back up and give it all he has.  

Benjamin Cole of New Braunfels, Texas is a newcomer to the Texas music scene.  His first recorded single is called "Beer's on Me."  Benjamin tells us about moving to Florida with his family, but Texas kept calling him home.  A college buddy encouraged him to sing and play guitar, and now he's making the leap into a career in music.

Houston's Tilluride stops in for a fun visit. The whole gang is here!  They talk about getting the band together and recording some very special songs written by their manager Anthony Smith.  They come from a variety of backgrounds from Tejano to Heavy Metal, but they come together to bring a unique sound to the Texas music scene.

Brandon Howard of Burleson, Texas stops by the KTFB Studio to talk about his journey from growing up in Southwest Louisiana to setting down roots in the DFW area.  He tells an amazing story of how donating a kidney saved his life.  A medical condition forced him to end his career as a welder, but opened up the door to a full time career in music.  

Amarillo's Chancy Burnson has been in the Texas music scene for nearly two decades.  He stops by the KTFB studio to talk about growing up in the Texas Panhandle and getting into music after high school.  He shares his love of the outdoors, and he talks about how his music has gotten into television shows.

Lubbock's Dalton Domino makes a visit to the KTFB studio to talk about his musical journey from his young years in Memphis to becoming a staple in the Texas music scene.  He shares his struggles with drugs and alcohol, getting his life on track and getting married and having a family.  

Jillian Hudson stopped by the KTFB studio to talk about her very first radio single "Gingerbread Man," and she plays a couple of other songs for us.  She tells us about getting started in the industry at a very early age.  She's only 16 years old, but she is writing and recording some very good music.

Ben Coleman from the DFW area stops in to share his very first radio release.  We talk about his journey from growing up on a farm in South Carolina to becoming Texan and joining the Texas music scene.00:00 - "Rainy Days"04:28 - Interview Begins18:03 - "Way We Used To"21:27 - "Sweet Irene"24:11 - Interview Continues27:24 - "Bible and Booze"30:07 - Interview Wrap-Up

Kensie Coppin of Saledo, Texas stops by the KTFB studio to tell us about her 20-year music career that started at a very young age.  She played the Grand Ol' Opry at age 11!  We talk about her latest single "Texas in Me," and where her career is headed next.

Frisco's Tristan Roberson joins us to talk about launching his music career as a 17 year-old high school junior.  He shares a song he wrote about his girlfriend and the title track to his new album coming out in May.

El Paso country artist Brian Mars joins us to talk about his musical career, from a mariachi band in middle school to recording at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.  Brian pulls out his guitar and sings an amazing cover one of the Texas legend Freddie Fender's songs.00:00 - "She Goes Good With Tequila"03:10 - Interview Begins13:13 "Weekend"15:43 - Interview Continues17:08 - "Before the Next Teardrop Falls"19:23 - Interview Continues21:41 - "Rebel"24:56 - Interview Wrap-Up

Omer Netzer tells us about his journey from growing up in Israel to playing music in Texas.  From spending much of his childhood in bomb shelters to his parents three story music store in northern Israel and fighting for his homeland after the October 7th massacre. He tells a fascinating story about the world-changing power of music.00:00 - "God Works in Mysterious Ways"03:02 - Interview Begins21:28 - "Save My Soul"24:16 - Interview Continues25:52 "Raise Me Up"28:19 - Interview Continues30:08 - "If Whiskey Were a Friend"33:28 - Interview Wrap-Up

Houston's Keller Cox stops by to tell us about launching his musical career with help from Flatland Cavalry.  It's a story about being in the right place at the right time.  He shares a touching song he wrote about his father's health crisis and talks about a very wise philosophy that he tries to live his life by.  00:00 - "Damn Good Friends"03:58 - Interview Begins18:58 - "5 by 7 Rug"22:18 - Interview Continues24:55 - "All American"28:10 -  Interview Continues30:07 - "Good Again, Amen"33:30 - Interview Wrap-Up"

Kyle Park visits with us at the Texas Farm Bureau convention in Round Rock.  He talks about his long and successful music career with 12 number one hits on the Texas country music charts.  He pays a special tribute to Texas farmers and ranchers with his song "God Made a Farmer."00:00 - "A Broken Heart Like That"03:58 - Interview Begins10:15 - "God Made a Farmer"13:26 - Interview Continues16:45 - "Yours and Mine"20:33 - Interview Continues"22:07 - "Hill Country Home"25:14 - Interview Wrap-Up

Dave Perez is the lead singer and accordion player for the Tejas Brothers of Dallas.  He stopped by our studios to talk about his brand new single "Another Silent Night."  We get to hear about how Dave grew up in a house surrounded by all types of music and a great story about how he accidentally walked into a music store looking for directions, and came out with a accordion that launched his musical career.00:00 - "In My Blood"03:35 - Interview Begins24:20 - "Victor B. Martinez"27:15 - Interview Continues31:57 - "Another Silent Night"34:45 - Interview Wrap Up

Jason Grove stops by to tell us about his journey from Nashville to Fredericksburg, Texas.  He shares his frustration with the Nashville music scene and how Texas was pulling him to the Lone Star State.  He plays a touching song he wrote about Texas, and a funny song about Willie Nelson.  0:00 - "She Had Me at Haggard"03:18 - Interview Begins11:07 - "Texas"14:33 - Interview Continues17:55 - "Vote for Willie"20:33 - Interview Wrap Up22:00 - "West Priddy Texas"

Texas country music artist Chuck Wimer stops by the KTFB studios as our very first in-studio guest.  We talk about Chuck's journey through life, his time in the military, his history in the Texas country music scene, and he plays a couple of songs for us. 00:00 - "Fire in Your Eyes"03:09 - Interview Begins13:10 - "One More Day"17:30 - "Over Here"22:43 - "Don't Ask Me to Dance" 27:20 - Interview Wrap Up