Gotta Love Texas Music

Denton based, Texas A&M Grad, Jason Kyle Wickens reminds us all where country music came from. With his deep baritone voice and poetic lyrics, you'll be sure to find Country the way it was meant to be heard! Taking inspiration from the likes of Jason Boland, Robert Earl Keen and others; Jason Kyle Wickens is a music force to be reckoned with. He has opened for numerous recording artists a...

Left Arm Tan comes full circle in 2022. The band that took its name from the Wilco song Monday returns with a new album produced by Ken Coomer of Wilco. The album, Undefeated (May 20, 2022), is a work with purpose. Featuring genre bending songs that blend Alternative, Americana and influences from the 70’s and 80’s, it is a rock album that refuses to compromise. An album hell bent on delivering th...

Alli Mattice and Eric Langenhahn are both seasoned musicians who met through the thriving music scene in New Braunfels, TX. Eric has been in many bands, is sales rep for Fender and previously Takamine, Ovation and Hamer Guitars, and has an unrelenting passion for music.  Alli was raised in a home that not only hosted singer songwriters, but were additionally sure to take her to concerts and festiv...

Texas singer/songwriter/guitar-slinger A. Wright has been hitting it hard over the last 9 years. Since the age of 16, he's racked up numerous accolades ranging from opening for country legends Steve Wariner and Johnny Lee, Blues Artist Carolyn Wonderland, playing along side Texas Blues legends Alan Haynes and Jackie Newhouse (ex-Stevie Ray Vaughan), to playing all around Texas (San Antonio, A...

Haddock’s diligent nature mixed with his traditional, authentic style of country music has quickly solidified his spot as a staple in the Red Dirt Country scene. Gearing up to release a string of new singles with hit producer/songwriter and Haddock's manager Trent Willmon (Cody Johnson, Eric Church, Randy Houser, Little Big Town) at the helm, the young talent is on an unprecedented path. Hadd...

There’s a reason kids in small towns listen to songs about getting out. If you roll up 59 North outside of Houston, past all the suburbs and the strip malls, you’ll eventually hit Splendora, TX. It was in this blink-and-you’ll-miss-it-town where Jeff Canada first picked up the guitar, playing alongside his Grandpa and Uncle.  After sidelining his dream for ten years to raise a family, Canada picke...

In this episode of Gotta Love Texas Music, we sit down with Jeff Vaughn. He is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. What a great voice and ability to tell a story through his songs. Jeffrey Ryan Vaughn is as Texan as it gets, and he is as big as Texas too!. He is a proud, born and raised Texan, from the Dallas area…Plano, TX. He is a self-taught musician that started picking and writing in t...

With backwoods bathed vocals and bona fide southern swagger, Payton Howie is leading the next generation of redneck women. Branded as the ultimate ‘All American Girl’ by Scenes Media, Howie unapologetically embodies the untamed tradition that country music was built on, and she’s hellbent on bringing her own grit to the honky tonk. Not many can say they’ve shared the stage with the likes of Carrie...

In this episode we are once again hanging out at Kim and David's house in New Braunfels. We sat down with an amazing musician, Devin Baize. Not often am I surprised when I go see someone perform, but Devin made quite an impression.  Devin Baize was born in the tall East Texas pines, where he found his country rooted sound. His soulful voice carries a low rich range, which pairs well with his...

In this episode we sit down with Michael Neumann in Gruene, TX.  Born in San Antonio, TX,  Mike started playing guitar at 10 years old. He lives in the Hill Country now and plays all over that region with occasional trips to tour in Key West, FL. He is a singer songwriter that is deeply rooted in the styles of Guy Clark, Townes, and Willie. His first EP will be coming early in May 2022. It was rec...

In this episode we sit down and talk with  Shawn Hart in my sister's kitchen, thanks Kim and David for letting us use your place. This is episode may or may not contain adult content such as strong language, references to smoking, alcohol, sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll. You'll just have to listen to find out. The statements and views of the musician do not necessarily reflect the views of...

In this episode we sit down and talk with Jackson Randolph in our kitchen. This episode may or may not contain adult content such as strong language, references to smoking, alcohol, sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll. You'll just have to listen to find out. Jackson Randolph, both born and raised in Rockwall, Texas is an aspiring musician. His love of music has always been a light in his life. Jackso...

In this episode we talk with Jason Herrin live from the Rockett Cafe and Club.  This episode may contain harsh language, references to smoking, drugs, alcohol and sexual content. You'll just have to listen to find out for sure. “Life Philosophy: Live, Love, Learn, and Leave a good soundtrack.” Nothing could more accurately depict the adventurous and carefree spirit of singer/songwriter Jason...

This episode we sit down with Chris Cunningham in his living room and get to know him and his music a little better. This episode may contain strong language, references to smoking, drugs, alcohol and sexual situations. You'll just have to listen to find out for sure. Chris was born and raised in Forney, TX. He began playing music at 12, wrote his first song at 14, and played his first gig in...

An introduction into the world of Texas singer songwriters and the music they create.