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THE ONLY RECOGNIZED AND OFFICIAL TEXAS/RED DIRT MUSIC CHART. PUBLISHED WEEKLY IN BILLBOARD COUNTRY UPDATE.
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The premier charting system for Texas/Red Dirt Music and the only Texas chart published in Billboard Magazine!

07/03/2025

Texas Regional Radio Report for week ending 7/3/25 has been published. Top spot goes to The Turnpike Troubadours with "Ruby Ann". Find entire chart results at https://www.texasregionalradio.com/Top100.asp

ABOUT TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS:

The Turnpike Troubadours formed in 2005 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, when singer-songwriter Evan Felker and bassist R.C. Edwards joined forces to bring red dirt country to life. They built their reputation playing honky-tonks and backyard shows across eastern Oklahoma and North Texas, eventually launching their own label, Bossier City Records, in 2007.

Their debut record, Bossier City, was released in December 2007—just weeks after the band’s inception—to have something tangible to sell at gigs. Though raw compared to later efforts, it laid the groundwork for the storytelling and authentic musicianship that would define the band.

As they honed their craft, Turnpike Troubadours became fixtures of the Red Dirt scene. Their second album, Diamonds & Gasoline (2010), and third effort, Goodbye Normal Street (2012), earned critical praise for vivid lyrics and a rollicking live show, setting the stage for mainstream success. Blending authenticity with high-energy performances, Turnpike Troubadours revitalized the Red Dirt movement and influenced a wave of Americana acts. Their resilience through personal adversity, DIY spirit, and commitment to storytelling have cemented their place as modern troubadours of the turnpike road.

06/28/2025

Texas Regional Radio Report Top 20 as published in Billboard Country Update for week ending 6/26/25.

06/26/2025

Texas Regional Radio Report for week ending 6/26/25 has been published. Top spot goes to Sandee June with "Hurricane". Find entire chart results at https://www.texasregionalradio.com/Top100.asp

06/19/2025

Texas Regional Radio Report for week ending 6/19/25 has been published. Top spot goes to Wade Bowen with "Nothin' But Texas". Find entire chart results at https://www.texasregionalradio.com/Top100.asp

ABOUT WADE BOWEN:

Two decades and more than 4,000 shows into his career, Wade Bowen has become synonymous with country music, songwriting, and captivating live performances, and for good reason. An artistic descendant of American icons like Guy Clark, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Robert Earl Keen and more, Bowen is an important voice in a legacy of Texas troubadours stretching back more than 50 years. Texas Radio agrees, as he scored five awards at the 2025 Texas Regional Radio Music (T3R) Awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year and Single of the Year for the third year in a row.

Revered as one of the genre’s finest and most authentic modern voices, Bowen’s approach is rooted in tradition but also stands on the creative cutting edge. His focus remains on writing unique songs with a literary quality and shifting his sonic territory to match his life. More than a dozen albums have shown his musical diversity – including ten studio sets, four live collections, and an ongoing series of buddy-country hits with fellow Texan, Randy Rogers.

In 2024, the singer-songwriter released his tenth studio album, Flyin, showcasing his diverse musical range and hard-hitting songwriting, as well as a cast of respected features that add unique elements throughout. Following the album’s release, Billboard proclaimed Bowen a “Red-Dirt Leader,” while American Songwriter called it “a tour de force from a guy who doesn’t believe in being hemmed into a single genre.”

Bowen continues to perform more than 200 dates a year across the U.S., solidifying his dedication to connecting with fans through his live performances. There is no slowing down for the road warrior either, with a steady stream of festivals and tour dates lined up for 2025—which already included a run with GRAMMY, CMA and ACM Award-winning Singer-Songwriter Carly Pearce on the UK / EU leg of her hummingbird world tour this past February.

A philanthropist at heart, Bowen founded the Bowen Family Foundation, which has helped children and families in and around central Texas by raising more than $7 million for beneficiaries including March of Dimes Waco, CASA of McLennan and Hill Counties, City of West Disaster Relief, Boys & Girls Clubs of Waco, Inspiración, The Mentoring Alliance, and more.

06/16/2025

Today is a little darker with the passing of one of Texas Music’s nicest guys, Friendlee Buffington. There was never a day he couldn’t make better with just a hello. Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone he touched along the way.

06/14/2025

Happy 56th Anniversary to Gail and Dave Smith! Here's to many more you two love birds!

06/12/2025

Texas Regional Radio Report for week ending 6/12/25 has been published. Top spot goes to Casey Donahew with "Green In Colorado". Find entire chart results at https://www.texasregionalradio.com/Top100.asp

ABOUT CASEY DONAHEW:

After more than 20 years in the music industry, Texas country artist Casey Donahew continues to focus on what matters most to him — the song. Known for his authentic storytelling and vivid lyrics, Donahew has built a loyal fanbase through consistent chart success (27 Texas chart-toppers), compelling live shows, and songs that blend humor, heartbreak, and cowboy grit.

His latest album, "Never Not Love You", features 17 tracks that span love ballads, redneck anthems, cowboy tales, and rock-influenced songs. Donahew wrote most of the album solo, sticking to his personal, unfiltered songwriting style. Key tracks include:

“Whiskey Talking”, a heartfelt duet with Kylie Frey
“Tommy Barrett”, a cowboy narrative reminiscent of old-school country storytelling “Luckiest Guy”, a fun, white-trash anthem in the spirit of fan-favorite “Double Wide Dream” “Never Not Love You”, a powerful, emotional title track. Donahew also runs the popular Boots On The Beach festival in Cabo with his wife Melinda, inspiring many of his songs. He’s embraced some musical evolution, experimenting with rock vibes on songs like “Messed Up Alone”, while continuing to write what fans love — honest, relatable stories rooted in Texas culture.

His music has gained recognition in shows like “Yellowstone” and “Tulsa King,” yet his passion remains grounded in crafting memorable songs and staying connected to the people who’ve supported him all along.

06/05/2025

Texas Regional Radio Report for week ending 6/5/25 has been published. Top spot goes to Brooke Graham with "Rollin' On". Find entire chart results at https://www.texasregionalradio.com/Top100.asp

ABOUT BROOKE GRAHAM:

Brooke Graham is a Texas singer-songwriter known for her vibrant personality and signature Texas Trop Rock sound. Growing up on a family cattle ranch near Austin, Graham infuses her music with the spirited charm of the Gulf Coast and the steadfast heart of Texas. Her unique blend of Texas Honky-Tonk and tropical vives sets her apart in the music scene.

2023 was a breakout year for Graham. Signing with Flying C Records, she released her debut single, "Easy Does It", which climbed to #18 on T3R. Her holiday hit "Merry Achi Christmas" earned worldwide acclaim, further solidifying her place in the industry. That same year Graham received multiple nominations from the TRRMA and the Trop Rock Music Association, including Best New Female Vocalist, Best Female Vocalist, and Best Single. Her Annual Brooke Graham Beach Bash earned a nomination for Best Festival.

In 2024, Graham achieved her first #1 hit with "Hello Texas" followed by her self-penned single "Me Time", which also reached the top spot on the Texas Regional Radio Report.

Help us congratulate Brooke on her third #1!!

05/29/2025

Texas Regional Radio Report for week ending 5/28/25 has been published. Top spot goes to Jason Boland & The Stragglers with "Drive". Find entire chart results at https://www.texasregionalradio.com/Top100.asp

ABOUT JASON BOLAND & THE STRAGGLERS:

The Last Kings Of Babylon—Boland’s eleventh studio album with his longtime band, The Stragglers—is no nostalgia trip, though. Recorded with legendary producer Lloyd Maines, the collection finds Boland and the band continuing to evolve, pushing sonic boundaries and challenging genre conventions even as they embrace history and tradition. The songwriting is bold and muscular here, filtering classic country through a kaleidoscopic lens of rock, punk, bluegrass, and folk, and the performances are raw and exhilarating to match, captured live on the studio floor in just two whirlwind days of basic tracking. The result is a timeless offering from a group of master craftsmen at the top of their game, a joyful, honest snapshot of a working band 25 years into their unlikely—and unstoppable—career.

Born and raised in Oklahoma, Boland grew up listening to a mix of country and rock and roll before eventually finding himself at the epicenter of the Red Dirt scene in Stillwater, where he put together the Stragglers while attending OSU. Beginning with 1999’s Pearl Snaps, the hard-touring band would release a series of critically acclaimed independent albums that would rack up more than half a million sales, lead to collaborations with the likes of Shooter Jennings and Robert Earl Keen, and land performances everywhere from The Ryman Auditorium to the Grand Ole Opry. The New York Times called Boland “one of the country scene’s most multidimensional songwriters,” while American Songwriter praised him as “a troubadour for the ages,” and Rolling Stone hailed him as a “steady, reliable source of smart, gritty songwriting.”

05/28/2025

One year ago, we snuck dad out of rehab to see his girl hanging with an "Old Friend", Randy Brown. Tonight, we made it, no rehab, no wheelchair, and this is what came of the night.....

05/26/2025

Want a chance to be in a music video??? Show up Tuesday afternoon in your best western attire!!!

05/22/2025

Texas Regional Radio Report for week ending 5/22/25 has been published. Top spot goes to Bubba Westly with "Damn Baby". Find entire chart results at https://www.texasregionalradio.com/Top100.asp

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