Category: Music News
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The Ride Ends: Country Outlaw Legend David Allan Coe Passes at 86
April 30, 2026 The outlaw spirit of country music lost its most defiant voice this week with the passing of David Allan Coe. The “Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy” died on April 29, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy that permanently reshaped the landscape of American songwriting. Coe was the living embodiment of…
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Jason Boland & The Stragglers Set to Headline “Dance Under the Stars” at Cavalcade Rodeo
Apr 30, 2026 Red Dirt royalty is heading back to Pawhuska this summer as Jason Boland & The Stragglers take the stage for the 80th Annual Cavalcade Rodeo. The band is scheduled to perform for the “Dance Under the Stars” series on Friday, July 17, 2026. The concert will take place at the Osage County…
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Turnpike Troubadours and Red Clay Strays Announce Major 2026 Tour Expansion
TULSA, OK — Fresh off their headlining appearances at Stagecoach and Stillwater’s recent stadium shows, the Turnpike Troubadours and The Red Clay Strays have both unveiled massive expansion plans for their 2026 tours. The Turnpike Troubadours have added dozens of dates to their Wild America Tour, extending their run into late October with new stops…
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Josh Abbott Band hits #1 this week on the Texas Charts
Red Dirt has a new number one this week and it belongs to the Josh Abbott Band. The band’s latest single Selfish has climbed to the top spot on the Texas Country Music Chart for the week of April 20 2026, continuing a strong run on Texas and regional radio. The chart is based on…
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Gruene Hall finally adds air conditioning after nearly 150 years
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (AP) — One of the most iconic venues in Texas music is getting a long overdue upgrade, as Gruene Hall moves forward with plans to install air conditioning for the first time in its nearly 150 year history. The historic dance hall, built in 1878, has long been known for its open…
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Texas country singer Tanner Usrey arrested on DWI, drug charges
Texas country and Red Dirt artist Tanner Usrey was arrested in North Texas on multiple charges, according to law enforcement records. Usrey, 32, was taken into custody in McKinney and booked into the Collin County Jail on March 30. Records show he faces one count of driving while intoxicated and two counts related to possession…