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George Strait, Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman set some records tonight down in Aggieland. 110,905 in attendance at Kyle Field.
That’s a new record crowd for a ticketed concert in the US, previously held by The Grateful Dead who had 107,019 fans in attendance at a 1977 show.
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RIP Charlie Robison
We’ll see you around heaven, whenever we get out that way.
More to come.
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Jerry Jeff Walker has passed away at the age of 78.
Shook. This is a monumental loss. More to come in the coming days with articles, playlists, tributes and memorials.
Thoughts and prayers to Susan, Django and the entire Walker/Gonzo family.
#RIPJerryJeff
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Kylie Rae Harris has gone to sing with the angels.
She was quintessentially Texan. Talented. Brash. Fun. Passionate. Beautiful.
Our hearts are broken.
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🎵 Well, I played ball every single fall I could run just like the wind
Went to college like they asked me too but they didn't ask my friends
Don't think I seen a single classroom but I drank a lot of beer…🎵
Courtesy The Witliff Collection at Texas State University.
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1995.
L to R:
Robert Earl Keen, Todd Snider, Jack Ingram, Jerry Jeff Walker, Charlie Robison, Junior Brown.
Oh, to have been there for that hang.
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RIP to a Texas original. One of one. In the conversation for the greatest songwriter of all time.
#kristofferson
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64 years ago this week at a joint called the Cotton Club in Lubbock, some guy named Elvis played a gig that had an unknown local opener named Buddy Holly. THAT is Texas Music history friends.
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A pirate looks at 76. Adios Jimmy. What a massive legacy of song and life he leaves behind.
Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you call
Wanted to sail upon your waters since I was three feet tall
You've seen it all, you've seen it all
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The @JasonIsbell doc on HBO is phenomenal. Raw. Real. Creative. It’s the real deal type of music doc. Gritty. Warts and all. Shows the process and the soul. It’s no Behind the Music gloss job. Super cool. Go stream that shit now.
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It’s alive!
“Must be only dreaming…or maybe it’s a hundred times it’s crossed my mind…”
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The original handwritten lyrics to Loving County. Courtesy the Witliff Collection at Texas State University.
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RIP Justin Townes Earle.
He lived a life not indifferent from his namesake and blood. And much like those who formed him, his music will live on.
#ripjustintownesearle
His official socials are posting the news.
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Perhaps you’ve seen this all over the internet the last 12 hours?
Crutchmer breaks it down and gets you all the details at 9am.
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And another one. Hal Ketchum has passed away at the age of 67 from complications of dementia.
He’s gone where love lives and claimed his mansion of gold. RIP Hal.
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Charley Pride has passed away at age 86.
The word legend is tossed around too easily, but Mr. Pride truly fit the bill. He kicked down doors of inequality and racism. He made tremendously impactful and memorable music. And he did it all with a smile. A true hero.
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Charlie Robison would be celebrating his 61st birthday today.
While we all miss him terribly. His music and legacy lives on.
Two of the most read pieces we’ve ever published were inspired by Charlie.
Long live Charlie Robison, a Texas original.
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The Guy Clark documentary is now available for streaming. Prime. YouTube. GooglePlay. It’s a fascinating watch.
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And there you have it.
rollingstone.com/music/music…
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Two hours of the choicest Charlie Robison cuts. Raise em up and crank it up for our recently departed Texas legend.
spotify.link/s2erGGKi6Cb
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April 12. Stillwater. Ragweed. Turnpike. Boland. Stoney. TGD. Boone Pickens Stadium.
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We’ve seen the logo. We’ve heard the rumors. Trusted people have said positive things. We will wait for something to be official before commenting. But we are thankful for the emotion, music and possibilities.
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For those that thought we were joking when we said Taylor Swift was the walkout song. Enjoy!
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The sky has been crying for 35 years as of today. We lost SRV on this day in 1990 in a tragic helicopter crash.
Turn him on. Turn him up. The baddest. The coldest. The smoothest. The fiercest. The best.
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Willie ripping a yellow belly at his 1977 4th of July picnic. That’s the spirit of today.
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Rumors are that Stoney’s set on April 12 will just be a 30 minute version of One Chord Song followed by a 30 minute version of Oklahoma Breakdown.
This is unconfirmed.
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For those questioning the veracity of our post, please know we don’t make a habit out of posting bullshit nonsense. We are heartbroken. This is unfortunately real. And sad. Charlie was a legend in his own time and a founding father.
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Flaco Jimenez has left us. He checked out at the age of 86. A full and impactful 86 years.
He didn’t just play the accordion, he made it sing. He brought San Antonio soul to dancehalls, cantinas and concert halls around the world.
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Props to the Grammys for including Charlie Robison during their in memoriam segment tonight. Charlie popped up shortly after Randy Meissner and Jimmy Buffett during a beautiful rendition of “Nothing Compares 2U” by Annie Lennox.
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Sturgill announced on the Joe Rogan podcast that he's going on a full blown tour in 2020. Starting in February and with Tyler Childers as the opening act. That sounds about perfect.
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Here is your set list from night 1. Lots of the hits with some deep cuts mixed in. Lots to say but that will come.
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We lost Waylon 22 years ago today. His impact and legacy permeates the music today and will forever.
What’s your favorite Waylon song or memory?
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Todd Snider, Pat Green, Jerry Jeff Walker
Laborfest. Luckenbach. 1997.
Photo credit: Gary Scroggins
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Doug Supernaw has passed away after a long battle.
His album, Red and Rio Grande, is a TX Music classic. He was a character and he lived life hard. His music has been forgotten in conversations about some of the 90's Country best, but it should not be. He was a Texas original.
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From @Mile0Fest 2018. The first one. Charlie had been to Key West before. And he showed us all the way. Including this ride on the back of Jack’s moped. Life of the party indeed.
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John Prine has left this mortal coil. Their is a massive hole where creativity, genius and art once lived. His impact was enormous. #johnprine #ripjohnprine
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Brandon Jenkins would’ve turned 49 today. We all miss his spirit as much as his songwriting. Thankful for the tunes, stories and memories he left behind.
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His feet will never touch the ground again as the gruff looking soulful teddy bear we all knew as The Red Dirt Legend has become a timeless angel. Brandon Jenkins was as real as real gets. A trailblazer. An amazing songwriter. An even better human. We will all miss him greatly.
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In light of all of our loving memories of Kylie Rae Harris, let us not forget the other victim of this tragic accident, Maria Elena Cruz. Just 16 and by all accounts the type of big-hearted, bright futured teenager we all aspire to be surrounded by in this country.
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Last night in Seattle, Wade and Stoney dedicated their show to Kylie Rae. Stoney got a Kylie tattoo that is so fresh you can still see the tape on it. And Wade left an unattended mic onstage and remarked, “She's always hopping up on stage anyway.”
Photos by: Rick Priest
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When Dimebag died, Eddie flew to Arlington carrying a guitar. Not just any guitar but the yellow and black one from VH2. Not a recreation. The exact one. He put it in the casket with Dime and remarked “an original should have an original.”
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The Lost Gonzo Band getting ready to record the landmark Jerry Jeff album Viva Terlingua in Luckenbach 52 summers ago.
Notice Hondo Crouch in the doorway on the right.
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From the Archives — we first posted this upon Charlie’s 2018 retirement. But the sentiment fits today more than ever. We will have a new story to post tomorrow. Until then…
galleywinter.com/post/charli…
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That moment Robert Earl Keen comes out to pay tribute to Charlie Robison backed by Cross Canadian Ragweed. History indeed.
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Yesterday @RandyRogersBand celebrated a birthday and today Rollercoaster turns 15. For our money, it’s still the benchmark for albums in the Texas/Red Dirt scene. What’s your favorite track or memory from this record?
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🎵She works there at the Dallas Cowboys, her name is PussyWillow Rose…🎵
Cowboys bringing home the W for Charlie and Ms. Rose.
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Gordon Ramsay is at the @ReadSouthall gig tonight and life has never been more confusing...or made more sense.
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Big Texas day at the HLSR. George Strait is playing. And he’s got two guys named Keen and Lovett opening the show. Another guy named Gary P. is playing the Hideout. You ask me what I like about Texas?
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We will have more on this tomorrow. Until then, crank some Charlie and send some good vibes his way.
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The @KoeWetzel news is a testament to DIY determination. That entire camp has worked their ass off to get this opportunity. Poised to go even bigger and all the pieces seem to be in place at the right time. The music will meet the moment.
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This photo from @TracesofTexas shows Charley backstage at Panther Hall in Ft Worth. Charley’s kids are being babysat by Uncle Waylon.
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The road really does go on forever. REK talks to Josh Crutchmer about jumping back in the saddle.
rollingstone.com/music/music…
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Fav opening lines...
We’ll start:
“I can hear the wind whisper my name
Tellin' me it's time to head out again...” - @RadneyFoster
And go....
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