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Fall Walleye And White Bass

It's finally officially fall. And with it comes the fall turkey, archery deer season, and several other hunting opportunities. Matter of fact, we're talking all about that with our local Missouri Department of Conservation agents on my latest Ozarks Outdoors podcast. However, don't put that fishing tackle away just yet. Some of the best white bass and walleye fishing is happening right now on our…


Meet Superstar In The Making...Kaitlin Butts

From Tulsa, Oklahoma, which is less than an hour drive from the Born & Raised Festival grounds, Kaitlin Butts was right at home all weekend long. She got to hang out too with her hubby, Flatland Calvary's lead singer  Cleto Cordero who was playing the festival as well.


Texas Country's Working Man's Band...Mike & The Moonpies

Playing well over 200 shows a year, Mike and The Moonpies are one of the hardest working bands bands on the planet. Hailing from the "Live Music Capital Of The World" Austin, Texas, Mike and the Moonpies started as a dance hall band. Over the years, and 8 studio albums later, Mike and "The Pies" have established themselves as one of the very best Texas Country bands ever.


Ole School Red Dirt With The Red Dirt Rangers

Ground zero for Red Dirt Country music can be traced back to the home of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, Stillwater Oklahoma. More specifically, a little two-story, five-bedroom house called "The Farm". The house was out on the edge of town and the home of one Bob Childers, the "Godfather" of Red Dirt. Some of the music founding members became who we know today as the Red Dirt Rangers.


A Few Minutes With Texas Country Superstar Randy Rodgers

It's hard to not think The Randy Rodgers Band when you think about Texas Country. Hailing from San Marcos, Texas this band is the heart and soul of what's now called "Texas Country" music. From the bands live recording debut "Live at Cheatham Street Warehouse" to their latest, "Homecoming" the heart, soul, and style is unmistakable and that's why they are so loved by their fans.


Tanner Usrey...His Stardom Just Keeps Growing!

Since we talked at last years at the Born & Raised Festival, Tanner Usrey has ascended to a whole other level. He's come a long way since his days growing up in the small town of Prosper, TX.  Inspired by the likes of George Strait, Tom Petty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and The Rolling Stones plus his favorite, Whiskey Myers, he combined all these influences to create his own style of singing and…


William Beckmann, A Texas Country Rising Star!

From as far south as you can go and still be in the US, Del Rio, Texas, William Beckmann is one of Texas Country's very best! His Saturday performance at this years Born & raised Festival was one of the highlights!  We talk about his connection with Bruce Springsteen and the addition of "I'm On Fire" to his latest album. William has fans all over the internet with more than 670,000 followers…


A Few Minutes With The Amazing William Clark Green

No question that this years Born & Raised Festival had a stellar line-up of talent! One of the highlights was William Clark Green and his bands performance Saturday evening! From the little town of Flint, Texas, just south of Tyler, this Texas Country star already has six studio and two live albums to his credit. He attended college in the music hot-bed that is Lubbock and Texas Tech. It was…


Sothern Rock Will Never Die With Guys Like "Them Dirty Roses"

Started by brothers James and Frank Ford, and a couple buddies, Them Dirty Roses are one the best rock bands around. Raised on Skynyrd and Hank Jr while growing up in Alabama, these guys tore it up at The Born & Raised Festival! Make sure to keep an eye out for when they're in your neck of the woods, you don't want to miss the show! by tworley