Dave Wheaton

We're not sure how excited Ray Wylie Hubbard gets about live performances these days, but the Texas music legend was clearly thrilled to have the opportunity to perform before a national TV audience on The Late Show with David Letterman. Wednesday night (1/9), Hubbard got that opportunity, and he and his band knocked it out of the park.

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There's been a new compilation CD put together by Curb Records, former label of Tim McGraw. Most likely to satisfy the court dispute that has been dragging on between Tim and Curb for what seems li

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Johnny Cooper is coming to the Lucky Mule Saloon this Friday night, and you want to be sure to catch this guy. He puts on a fantastic show. After all, Cooper is already closing in on a decade of performing for a steadily growing fan base. Johnny hasn't even reached age 25, and he is already making plans to go back to the studio and record his 7th album.

Johnny also finds time to play about 200 shows a year, so we're glad he found some time to talk with me about his music, going into the studio, playing live, and much more in an exclusive interview.

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Red Dirt music legend Cody Canada is now on tour in support of his 2nd album with The Departed, 'Adventus'. No matter what band he leads, the former Cross Canadian Ragweed front man has always put on an outstanding show, and brought large crowds wherever he plays. Canada's new band, however, isn't just about him. In fact, it's considered by some to be a 'supergroup', with a lineup of top-notch Red Dirt talent including Jeremy Plato, Seth James, Steve Littleton, and Chris Doege. The Departed is coming Friday, February 22nd to the Lucky Mule Saloon in Abilene.

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Taylor Swift seems to be a lock for every awards show there is, and the 55th Grammy Awards Show is no exception. It only makes sense. After all, the pop-country megastar finds herself nominated for awards in all these shows, so she might as well pick up a microphone and sing into it while she's waiting to pick up her hardware.

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Facebook, No JusticeNo Justice keeps improving with each studio effort. Since receiving recognition from the Billboard U.S. Country charts for their 2010 album, '2nd Avenue', the Stillwater, Oklahoma-based band is touring the region with a new CD in hand, 'America's Son'. Six Market Blvd. has a great new album of their own, titled 'Shake It Down', released last November No Justice is coming to Abilene to play at the Lucky Mule Saloon on Thursday night, February 7th.

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The Lucky Mule has your chance to enjoy some of the best live music Texas has to offer, and be on TV, thanks to the show 'Troubadour, TX'.

The documentary program, which has been a hit among music fans in the Lone Star State, follows independent singer/songwriters on their musical journeys. The syndicated program airs in Abilene on KVXA-FOX on Saturday afternoons, and it's bringing its cameras along with three of the show's stars, Abilene native Zane Williams, Josh Grider and Matt Caldwell to the Lucky Mule Saloon on Thursday, January 31st.

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He may not be very old, but Johnny Cooper has been showing off his skills for years. He's got six great albums to his credit, and continues to improve on his raw talent as a guitarist, singer and songwriter. Along with opening acts Zach Harmon and Falls County, Cooper will take the stage at the Lucky Mule Saloon in Abilene on Friday night, January 11th.

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I first met John David Kent in 2011. My first impression of him was that his long-haired, bearded, rough appearance could easily have him mistaken for an extra in the movie "Young Guns". When we met, Kent was promoting his radio single, "My Girl", that would be appearing on his self-titled CD several months later.

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Jason Aldean doesn't seem to be missing a beat in his music career. Each of his first four CD's have made the top 10 on the country music album charts, with two peaking at #1. His last ten single releases have reached either #1 or #2 on the U.S. country singles chart. The latest #1, 'Take A Little Ride' comes off his 5th CD, 'Night Train', so one can only expect that Aldean's success and accolades will continue to mount.

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Since the release of their album, "Diamonds & Gasoline" early in 2011, The Turnpike Troubadours have been steadily expanding the business. Lead singer/songwriter Evan Felker and the rest of the band are playing more shows in more places all the time, including several recent appearances in Abilene. With the release of their latest CD "Goodbye Normal Street", expect more growth from this unique group of guys.

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Hardcore Texas music fans know all about Ray Wylie Hubbard and his contribution to the music scene, both as a singer/songwriter and a producer of great young talent. But outside the southwestern United States, knowledge of his legendary status is more underground than mainstream. That's why it's all the more cool that Hubbard has been asked to play 'The Late Show with David Letterman' on January 9th.

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