<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Southern Music Scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Music Scene]]></description><link>https://www.southernmusicscene.com/all-news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:54:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Koe Wetzel’s The Night Champion: A Raw, Reflective New Era for Texas’ Wildest Outlaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Koe Wetzel has officially released his sixth studio album, The Night Champion — a gritty, emotional, and brutally honest project that marks a major turning point in his career. Dropping June 12, 2026, the record closes the door on a decade of chaos and opens a new chapter built on reflection, survival, and hard‑earned growth. A Record Born From the Hard Years Wetzel describes this album as “the closing of a book,” not just a chapter. After years of relentless touring, couch‑surfing, and...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/koe-wetzel-s-the-night-champion-a-raw-reflective-new-era-for-texas-wildest-outlaw</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f34387709975a84ddcfec</guid><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Music]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:43:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_16e16adf72aa4c5a820074554d26ded4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_611,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome DraftTop to the Southern Music Scene Family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Music Scene is proud to welcome DraftTop as our newest official partner — a collaboration that celebrates innovation, authenticity, and the spirit of live music. DraftTop, the revolutionary can-opening tool that transforms aluminum cans into open-top sipping experiences, joins Southern Music Scene in elevating how fans enjoy their favorite beverages at concerts, festivals, and backyard jam sessions. With its patented design and growing fanbase, DraftTop is quickly becoming a staple...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/welcome-drafttop-to-the-southern-music-scene-familyun</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c95198ad687a20474d2a38</guid><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:35:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_d37ad9223a68462e8dffbe358fa8e9db~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Texas Regional Music Awards: Full Winners List]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas Regional Music Awards once again highlighted the artists, venues, and industry leaders who continue to shape the sound of the Lone Star State. From chart‑topping veterans to rising newcomers, this year’s winners reflect the strength and diversity of Texas music. Below is the complete list of honorees for 2026. Entertainer of the Year: Aaron Watson  Male Vocalist of the Year: Josh Weathers  Female Vocalist of the Year: Kylie Frey  Group/Band of the Year: Randy Rogers Band  Vocal Duo...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/2026-texas-regional-music-awards-full-winners-list</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c47fde52137e94e67e65e7</guid><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><category><![CDATA[Event ]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:42:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_40969e1285aa45178554f1786ebb99a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jake Bush’s “Cowgirl” Crosses 1 Million Streams on Spotify]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas country continues to prove its staying power, and this week one of its rising voices hit a major milestone. Jake Bush’s breakout single “Cowgirl” officially surpassed one million streams on Spotify, marking another big moment in the momentum he’s built across the state and beyond. Released on his 2022 project Where 90’s Meets Now, “Cowgirl” quickly became a fan favorite, blending Bush’s smooth vocal style with the kind of modern‑meets‑traditional production that has defined his sound....]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/jake-bush-s-cowgirl-crosses-1-million-streams-on-spotify</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c230b052137e94e67d7966</guid><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:36:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_1219822b54904cdbbdbc0e8dd5ecc4ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Music Legend Series: Robert Earl Keen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Storyteller Who Redefined the Texas Sound Few names carry the weight, respect, and cultural gravity in Texas music quite like Robert Earl Keen. Born January 11, 1956, in Houston, Texas, Keen grew from a book‑loving teenager into one of the most influential songwriters the Lone Star State has ever produced. His blend of Americana, country, folk, and literary storytelling helped shape not just a genre — but an entire generation of Texas and Red Dirt artists who followed in his bootprints. A...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/texas-music-legend-series-robert-earl-keen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c1a6b037f46cd8fa91adff</guid><category><![CDATA[Artist Spotlight]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:05:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_d1ec76e473184491a6862758d15b026c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Regional Radio Music Awards Light Up Arlington Tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington, Texas — March 23, 2026 — Arlington takes center stage tonight as the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards (T3R) return to Texas Live! for one of the most anticipated nights in Texas and Red Dirt music. Artists, radio professionals, chart reporters, and fans from across the region are gathering to celebrate the people and stations who helped shape the genre over the past year. The ceremony follows a full weekend of activity, including Sunday night’s Future Faces Show, which highlighted...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/texas-regional-radio-music-awards-light-up-arlington-tonight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c144176e2d8139249285c2</guid><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><category><![CDATA[Event ]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:49:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_f199fb8c93b1411abdcb17f38ee8caf6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cody Johnson Breaks the Houston Rodeo Attendance Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cody Johnson didn’t just close out RodeoHouston — he made history. On March 22, 2026, the Texas native drew the largest crowd ever inside NRG Stadium, setting a new all‑time attendance record for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The energy inside the stadium was electric long before he hit the stage. Jon Pardi and Randy Houser warmed up the crowd, but the roar that met Johnson at 8:40 p.m. was the kind of moment artists dream about — a wall of sound from a sold‑out stadium packed tighter...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/cody-johnson-breaks-the-houston-rodeo-attendance-record</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c0d05b727acee2c06df854</guid><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:34:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_7fcedace1e574bef8ff841775151f0fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TROUBADOUR FEST ROLLS INTO BRYAN: TEXAS BBQ &#38; COUNTRY FIREPOWER ON MARCH 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s something special about a Texas festival that knows exactly what it is — loud guitars, smoky pits, and a crowd that shows up ready to make a day of it. On Saturday, March 28, Troubadour Festival brings its Texas BBQ &#38; Music Experience to Travis Bryan Midtown Park, marking one of the biggest one‑day celebrations of barbecue and country music anywhere in the state. A Texas-Sized Lineup This year’s Bryan stop is anchored by a pair of heavy hitters:  - Robert Earl Keen — a Texas legend...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/troubadour-fest-rolls-into-bryan-texas-bbq-country-firepower-on-march-28</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bf0d7a6e2d8139248d4c09</guid><category><![CDATA[Event ]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 21:38:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_cd7abb33ce594553990c0be8c17e6c7c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Live Album Tease We’ve Been Waiting For]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cross Canadian Ragweed has the Red Dirt world buzzing again — and all it took was a hint. The band that helped define a generation of Texas and Oklahoma country has stepped back into the spotlight with a tease for their upcoming live release, “Live &#38; Loud.” For fans who’ve carried their music for more than two decades, this moment feels like a spark hitting dry grass. Ragweed’s story has always been tied to the stage. Formed in Stillwater in the mid‑’90s, they built their reputation on raw,...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/the-live-album-tease-we-ve-been-waiting-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd19b41815fc57c8abd0be</guid><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_5721b2ac177a4756a4aef2ee7444db49~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Randall King Steps Away From the Stage to Focus on What Matters Most]]></title><description><![CDATA[Randall King has always carried himself like one of the last true modern traditionalists — a West Texas baritone built on steel guitars, neon glow, and the kind of honesty country music was founded on. But this week, King showed a different kind of honesty, announcing that he’s stepping back from touring for a while to take care of his life offstage.  In a heartfelt message shared on March 18, King told fans that he’s pressing pause on live shows to focus on family, faith, and mental health....]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/randall-king-steps-away-from-the-stage-to-focus-on-what-matters-most</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bb644923f9a3655ef2360e</guid><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 02:58:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_83518e8b881d47d5919448c52e9e04c7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Streaming Pushed the Texas &#38; Red Dirt Scene to a National Audience]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades, Texas and Red Dirt music lived outside the mainstream. It thrived in college towns, dancehalls, and dusty bars — powered by loyal fans, relentless touring, and word‑of‑mouth. Nashville didn’t understand it. Radio didn’t prioritize it. Labels didn’t know what to do with it. But then streaming arrived. And everything changed. Streaming didn’t just give Texas/Red Dirt artists a new platform — it leveled the playing field, removed the gatekeepers, and allowed the rest of the country...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/how-streaming-pushed-the-texas-red-dirt-scene-to-a-national-audience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b8f274bae3e800161c6de7</guid><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:32:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_24076166ff104d6e92e303ba49bc02aa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Release: Aaron Watson Drops "Horse Named Texas"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas country favorite Aaron Watson is back with a powerful new album, Horse Named Texas — a 26‑song collection released on March 6 that showcases his trademark heart, grit, and storytelling. From reflective ballads to full‑throttle country anthems, the record captures Watson at his most personal and ambitious. With standout tracks like the title cut and early fan‑favorite “Old Houses,” the album offers a wide emotional range and plenty for listeners to dig into. Watson teamed up with top...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/new-release-aaron-watson-drops-horse-named-texas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ac9124b9582c4b5c8e0063</guid><category><![CDATA[New Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:06:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_d44f98a828a04e8f9f218ab174a60366~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist Spotlight: Robert Earl Keen]]></title><description><![CDATA[️ Artist Spotlight: Robert Earl Keen A Texas songwriter whose stories refuse to fade Few artists embody the spirit of Texas songwriting like Robert Earl Keen, the Houston-born troubadour whose blend of wit, grit, and literary charm has shaped generations of Americana and country artists. Born January 11, 1956, Keen grew up devouring books and honing a love for language long before he ever stepped onstage. That early obsession with storytelling became the backbone of a career that now spans...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/artist-spotlight-robert-earl-keen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695ddb09ef35928416b38a25</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 04:04:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_928f5c5803f94453bd6a65dea1c06c9f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zach Bryan’s Big House Blowout: A Revival of Record-Breaking Proportions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Bryan Some nights feel like folklore the moment they happen. September 27, 2025, was one of them. Michigan Stadium—The Big...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/zach-bryan-s-big-house-blowout-a-revival-of-record-breaking-proportions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dde9ecb74324bc81b99b5c</guid><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><category><![CDATA[Event ]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 03:11:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_fa56f3388a4d4d13a0b96ccfb27c32a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_721,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burkburnett Friendship Festival 2025: A Celebration of Community and Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Spur 1 Management and Productions and the City of Burkburnett, TX, for the highly anticipated annual Friendship Festival on October...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/burkburnett-friendship-festival-2025-a-celebration-of-community-and-music</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68db9f4c613d36d60adad2e6</guid><category><![CDATA[Event ]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:30:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_96fef50b35834e8a869b7598fa65a60c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Park Pays Tribute to Marty Robbins with Bold New Album Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Southern Music Scene Staff  September 26, 2025 Texas country artist Kyle Park has never shied away from honoring the legends who paved...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/kyle-park-pays-tribute-to-marty-robbins-with-bold-new-album-release</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d66eff5ee65351efdac2ad</guid><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:55:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_a3e5caf0fecd45a4b13768d69a16dc8d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips for Discovering New Venues: A Guide for Local Music Fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a local music fan, you know there’s nothing quite like the buzz of discovering live music at a new venue. It might be a cozy bar down...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/tips-for-discovering-new-venues-a-guide-for-local-music-fans</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d38c67a14cb1a1a09f999b</guid><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:36:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_d67ba8e6625f4660ad1570f5780524d5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_832,h_477,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping Up with the Texas Music Scene: Your Guide to the Latest Trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Southern Music Scene - your new go-to site for staying in the loop with all things Texas Music! Whether you're a die-hard...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/keeping-up-with-the-texas-music-scene-your-guide-to-the-latest-trends</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6683b93395a32faa2bf881de</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 08:25:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cfedce_0016c6299c8247d998ca769d8eb31e4a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_654,h_436,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFTER A 2.5 YEAR HIATUS, ADRIAN JOHNSTON IS RELEASING HER FIRST SINGLE FROM NEXT PROJECT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas country artist, Adrian Johnston, is releasing her first single, after 2.5 years, on June 11, 2021. "Morning Person" is the first...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/after-a-2-5-year-hiatus-adrian-johnston-is-releasing-her-first-single-from-next-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6683ba0c6ad3bde99eaefa66</guid><category><![CDATA[news]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:17:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_b872442eacc5487bbfcb21a1f61abe22~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ricky Trietsch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Watson Rides His “Red Bandana” Lifestyle to Most Personal Album to Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past 20 years, Aaron Watson has been paving a road for himself on the country music highway. Over the course of a dozen albums,...]]></description><link>https://southernmusicscene.wixsite.com/southern-music-sce-1/post/2019/07/01/aaron-watson-rides-his-red-bandana-lifestyle-to-most-personal-album-to-date-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6683ba0d6ad3bde99eaefa6e</guid><category><![CDATA[interviews]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2019 03:11:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746a0b_32d54521d2be4bdc95ba26ba84d703aa~mv2_d_3000_3000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Justin Loretangeli</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>