Dave Wheaton

Many have wondered if it would even be possible to match the star power of the 2nd Annual 'Outlaws & Legends Music Fest' this past March. With the announcement of country legend Merle Haggard and the Randy Rogers Band to an already stacked lineup for the 2013 show, it's safe to say that the self-proclaimed "biggest 1-day, 1-stage event in Texas" just got bigger. This year's event will benefit the Ben Richey Boy's Ranch.

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I'm neither ashamed nor proud of the fact that in my single days, I joined an online dating site for a brief period of time. The reason I decided it wasn't for me is summed up nicely in the following eHarmony video. Laugh if you want to, but I have chosen to be sad for anyone who decides to take this girl out on a date.

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Joe Ely was thrilled when he heard the news that his custom-made pool table guitar that had been stolen 27 years earlier in San Francisco was going to be returned to him. But the day after the Texas-based musician and his guitar were reunited, Ely was robbed. Again.

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Brenda Kay is no stranger to playing in Abilene. Born and raised in the Key City, she has played on just about every stage in town, with the exception of Jack Rabbit Slims. That's about to change as Brenda will be bringing her full band, the Caprock Drifters to JRS on Saturday, April 6th.

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I've been telling myself for several weeks that it's time to start taking better care of myself and get back into a workout routine. I suppose my excuses dried up, and the reasons to get back into shape finally won out. So yesterday, I decided to make the time, and committed to joining a gym.This morning was the first time I've worked out since 2006.

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Joe Ely has to admit to being a very lucky man. After all, being a talented musician and being able make a career of that talent are two very good reasons for feeling lucky. But this week, Joe's luck reached another rather unexpected level, when he was reunited with a guitar that was stolen from him nearly three decades ago.

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The Red Dirt Pavilion's new concert season begins on May 11th. The first show of 2013  at the outdoor venue in Buffalo Gap will feature Texas music stars Kyle Park and Kyle Bennett, with special guest The Remains.

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I always look forward to hearing news about Whiskey Myers, and it's usually good news. Lead singer Cody Cannon checked in a few months back for a progress update, and a lot has been going on with the boys from East Texas since that interview. The latest on WM is about their newest single, 'Virginia'. It's already a hit on Texas charts, as the country rock ballad shows no sign of slowing down. And now the guys have debuted a music video for 'Virginia', airing nationally on CMT.

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Brian Keane is among a new crop of emerging talents in Texas music. Having already earned radio success - most notably a Top 5 Texas hit with 'I'll Sing About Mine' (a song Josh Abbott took to #1 with his own version) - Keane has the respect of fellow singer/songwriters on the scene. Now, Brian now has high aspirations with his newest single release, "Easy To Say Goodbye".

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A movie's box office take tells us nothing about whether a kid would enjoy the movie. No child cares how much money a movie makes. When they go to watch a film, they just want to be entertained. So, I took my 13-year old son, Nathan to see 'Jack the Giant Slay

Rich O'Toole's new single, 'Messin' Around' shows off something of a transformation for the Texas country singer. Known in the past for being a country music artist with a rock edge, it seems as though O'Toole has sanded down the rough side and has a new, smooth delivery.

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A few days ago, I was put on the spot and asked what I know about my coworker, Rudy 'Fearless' Fernandez. After only a few seconds to think about my answer, I stated the obvious. Everybody who has worked with Rudy for more than a few months knows tha

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