Nominations have been completed and the top 5 nominees in each Award category have been determined and moved to the Final Round Voting. Winners will be announced at the 2025 Texas Country Music Awards in the Fort Worth Stockyards at Billy Bob's Texas on November 9, 2025.
The annual Texas Country Music Awards is presented by the Texas Country Music Association, the trade organization for the Texas Country Music industry. There are 28 Award categories, and each will be presented at the Awards, held once again in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards at the world’s largest Honky Tonk, Billy Bob’s Texas on Sunday, November 9, following Texas Country Music Weekend in the Stockyards on November 7, 8, and 9.
Headlining the 2025 Texas Country Music Awards is Texas Country superstar Kevin Fowler, who will also receive the coveted TCMA Trailblazer Award. Robert Earl Keen will receive the 2025 TCMA Moe Bandy Icon Award and will also perform. Other performers include TCMA Spokesperson and Awards host Brandon Rhyder, along with full band performances by the spectacular Billie Jo Jones, as well as rising star Pug Johnson. Other performers will be announced as schedules are confirmed. Each of the 2025 Emerging Artist Finalists will also be invited to perform once the voting is completed. This year, each Emerging Artist Finalist will perform on Billy Bob’s main stage.
TCMA and the Stockyards will again bring you “Texas Country Music Weekend” on November 7, 8 and 9, with several free live music events, activities, and special appearances by Texas Country Music artists. On Friday November 7 the Stockyards will present TCMA’s Texas Country Showcase with live acoustic performances by TCMA Member Artists from 1pm-5pm, followed by a free concert on the Stockyards stage by the Monty Dawson Band. Saturday, November 8 the Stockyards will host TCMA’s Texas Country Music Showdown emceed by TCMA Vice President Monty Dawson and TCMA Ambassador Brad Bowman. The Showdown consists of 8 bands who perform throughout the day and
compete for the Grand Champion honor as well as 2nd and 3rd place, which will be 2 announced at the Texas Country Music Awards on Sunday, November 9th. The Stockyards provide the judges and cash prizes for the winners. There will also be a free live music concert following the Texas Country Music Showdown with fast-rising Texas Country star Grant Gilbert.
In 2024, there were at least 150,000 visitors to the Stockyards for Texas Country Music Weekend, thanks to Title Sponsors the Fort Worth Stockyards, Stockyards Heritage Development Co., Hotel Drover, Mule Alley, Cowtown Coliseum, Stockyards Station, Stockyards Hotel, and Hyatt Place. “We’re very excited to announce that the 2025 Texas Country Music Awards will be at home in the Stockyards at Billy Bob’s Texas,” says Texas Country Music Association President Linda Wilson. She goes on, “This is the 9th year TCMA has presented the Texas Country Music Awards, and we are extremely excited that none other than Texas Country’s own Kevin Fowler will be with us as the headliner and finale performer. We know it’s going to be one awesome event once again and look forward to honoring the
artists, musicians, songwriters, venues, media, and others involved in the industry who are from and perform throughout the State of Texas and beyond.”
The Awards main ceremony will again be hosted by TCMA Spokesperson and Texas Country Artist, Brandon Rhyder, and co-hosted by on-air personality with 92.1 Hank- FM, Erin Wilde. Brandon has been TCMA’s Spokesperson since 2017. Hosting the Texas Country Music Awards Pre-Show honoring musicians and songwriters, is TCMA’s own Brad Bowman.
TCMA Executive Vice President Richard Wilson adds, “Each year after the Awards show we are in awe and say, ‘How are we going to top this next year?’ I mean it’s hard to top the past years with all the awards presented and the performances of artists like Doug Supernaw, Doug Stone, Steve Helms, Cory Morrow, Neal McCoy, Aaron Watson, Roger Creager, Cody Canada and the Departed and Jason Boland and the Stragglers. But this year will be very special with Kevin Fowler and his band headlining, and Kevin also receiving the TCMA Trailblazer Award. We are sure it will once again be epic. We can’t wait to be able to shine a light on the great music and those in the Texas Country Music industry once again. It’s most definitely going to be a blast and we’re so grateful for the TCMA Members, the Stockyards, Hotel Drover and Billy Bob’s, Pendleton Whisky, and all of the sponsors. They never fail at helping us present the biggest event and weekend in Texas Country.”
On Sunday, November 9th at high noon, there will again be a free Christian Country Sunday Gathering in the Stockyards with live music, from multi-year Christian Country Artist of the Year Curtis Grimes, along with Alf Evans, Nick Zamora and Shaefer Kay.
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Payton Riley Music and the Texas Country Music Association to host the Young Artist Songwriter Retreat Catering to Ages 13-19
Participants and their parents will get the chance to hear from industry professionals like Chuck Floyd from Floyd Law Office, who will discuss how to monetize careers in the music industry. Joe Kelly from CDX Nashville will cover key topics like recording, distribution, and radio promotion, which are crucial for aspiring artists. Plus, Stacey Yancey, mother of Parker McCollum, will share her extensive experience on navigating the ups and downs of the music business, offering valuable insights from their family’s journey.
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Each day, young artists will break into groups to co-write songs with their peers and mentors, fostering collaboration and creativity as they develop their craft. We’re also thrilled to announce that Greg Barnhill will be flying in from Nashville to lead the songwriting sessions, promising to inspire and empower our young artists.
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Held August 3-5, 2025. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Monday and Tuesday, along with snacks throughout the day. Young artists will have the opportunity to showcase their talents at an open mic night at Dosey Doe BBQ on Monday. The retreat will culminate in a ticketed event at Dosey Doe - The Big Barn featuring three selected young artists from the retreat: Hadlie Jo, Payton Riley, and special guest Greg Barnhill—plus a few exciting surprises awaiting you that night!
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Registration is now open at www.paytonrileymusic.com, and we offer options for paying the registration fee in full or in installments. Don't miss out!
Jennie Angel
"A Letter To My Past Self"
Jennie Angel’s latest single, “A Letter to My Past Self,” is a raw, heartfelt anthem of healing, growth, and self-forgiveness. With powerful vocals and soul-stirring lyrics, Jennie delivers a message that resonates deeply with anyone who’s ever wished they could comfort the person they once were. This emotional track showcases the strength and vulnerability that have become the hallmark of Jennie’s songwriting, blending country storytelling with modern Americana grit. Known for her authenticity and commanding stage presence, Jennie Angel continues to connect with audiences nationwide, and this release is no exception. “A Letter to My Past Self” is more than just a song—it’s a reminder that no matter what we’ve been through, we deserve grace and a second chance.
David Glenn Band
"Talk About Love"
"Talk About Love" delivers a sonic punch—fusing True Country musical style, haunting vocals, gritty guitar riffs, a nice fiddle fill and driving rhythms that echo influences from George Strait, Joe Diffee, Kenny Chesney, Pat Green & Cody Johnson, while carving out a distinct identity all it’s own. Lyrically, the track explores what remembering what true love means, capturing the spirit of a generation seeking emotion, change, the past, and a heartfelt message.“We wanted our first release to hit hard pure and feel honest,” says David Glenn (Lead Vocalist/Writer).
“One More Night” is a fiddle-led summer ballad about holding on to a moment you know won’t last. It blends acoustic-driven country with a cinematic edge, capturing the rush of youth, first love, and the ache of goodbye. The lyrics paint a picture of lake days, backroads, and dancing under the stars — all with a bittersweet undertone.
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Dylan Rhys is a 16-year-old artist from Cypress, Texas, and this song represents a big step forward in his sound. He’s been playing shows across the state for a few years, opening for artists like Jon Stork and Matt Castillo, and the Chad Cooke Band, and building a grassroots fanbase through energetic live performances and heartfelt songwriting.
TCMA's Best Texas Country Picks Vol 7
Compilation CD - 29 Artists
The Texas Country Music Association is proud to present TCMA's Best Texas Country Picks Volume 7 Compilation CD that includes songs from 29 TCMA Member independent artists!
This is the 7th in the highly successful compilation CD presented by TCMA on Texas Country Records!
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If you're interested in placing a song on TCMA's Best Texas Country Picks Volume 8, please email Linda Wilson at tcma@texascountrymusicassociation.org.
This Week's Texas Country Music Chart
The Texas Country Music Chart is the only Texas-based, digitally-monitored airplay chart for Texas Country Music and is a service of the Texas Country Music Association.
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