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Texas Music Update - A monthly newsletter from the Texas Music Office, Office of the Governor
MAY 2023 EDITION
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott at Broken Spoke [ [link removed] ]
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First Lady Abbott Dedicates Broken Spoke Texas Historical Marker In Austin
First Lady Cecilia Abbott dedicated the Broken Spoke honky-tonk as a Texas State Historical Marker at a ceremony in Austin. During the ceremony outside of the famed barn-style country music venue, the First Lady celebrated the legendary history of the Broken Spoke and emphasized the importance of keeping Texas history and traditions alive.
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MFT Crockett [ [link removed] ]
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TMO Holds Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Crockett
The Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Crockett, Discover Crockett, and the Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce co-hosted a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Thursday, April 20.?TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams was in attendance to explain the Music Friendly Texas Community designation and the benefits of becoming certified.
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MFT Clear Lake [ [link removed] ]
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TMO Holds Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Clear Lake Shores
The Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Clear Lake Shores, TX co-hosted a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Thursday, April 27. Clear Lake Shore?s workshop is the first step in the certification process. When completed, Clear Lake Shores will join 42 other Texas cities that have earned the Music Friendly Texas designation. ?
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Grammy Day
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Texas GRAMMY Day at the Capitol?
TMO Director Brendon Anthony welcomed delegates from the Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy (GRAMMYs) to the Texas State Capitol to meet with State Representatives for their recognition on the floor of the House of Representatives for GRAMMY Day.
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TMO April Recap
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*Other TMO April Activities*
Team TMO was out and about for April. TMO Director Brendon Anthony addressed a delegation from Port Aransas at the State Capitol; TMO's Jenny Perkins was present for a Saxon Presents (Austin, TX) Songwriters Showcase at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, TN for the Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival; TMO's Steve Ray was an emcee at the 51st Bob Wills Day in Turkey, TX.?
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Texas Wild [ [link removed] ]
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*Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Introduces "Texas Wild", an Album as Untamed as Texas, supporting Texas? Wild Things and Wild Places*
As part of the 100 Years of Texas State Parks Celebration, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) in partnership with Rambler Sparkling Water, introduces "Texas Wild?"an album featuring well-known Texas musicians and rising stars as they pay tribute to classic Texas tunes that showcase the untamed spirit found only in Texas music.
Produced by Texas singer/songwriter Walker Lukens (The Song Confessional, Golden Dawn Arkestra, Darkbird, CocoZandi), "Texas Wild" is a standout album that blends the sounds of traditional Texas genres like blues, cumbia, and country with modern sounds like hip-hop, R&B, and electronica, sure to please old-school country fans and new listeners alike.
The first single, "(Hey Baby) Que Paso" by Fat Tony featuring Paul Wall, was released today, May 2nd.
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Upcoming Events
*May 5-7*
*Salado Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering? ?*
Salado, TX
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*May 5-6*
*PalmFest*
Port Aransas, TX
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*May 6*
*Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival*
Tyler, TX
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*May 17*
*Stars Over Wimberley?*
Wimberley, TX
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Since 1990, the Texas Music Office (TMO), in the Governor?s Office of Economic Development and Tourism, has fostered the economic development of Texas music businesses, Texas musicians and Texas communities. TMO operates an extensive network of certified Music Friendly Community partners across the state, serves as a clearinghouse for Texas music industry information, acts as a liaison between music businesses and government offices, publicizes significant industry developments and attracts essential music industry to the Lone Star State. A vibrant Texas music industry supports local job creation while drawing visitors from around the globe, attracting a talented workforce across industries and supporting business recruitment and expansion efforts throughout the state.
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