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Aaron Watson and his wife Kim have much to celebrate this holiday season with a new baby in the family!  Click here to find out how the family is doing: http://www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/Keynote.htm.

Wade Bowen was excited to find out that his current single, “Trouble,” landed in the #1 spot this week.  Click here to see where your favorite artist is on the Texas Music Chart: http://www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/Chart.htm.

Look for the Top 30 Songs of 2009 posted the week after Christmas.

Artist Bruce Robison, Tony Van Veen of Disc Makers, Jenni Finlay, promotion guru, “Poor” David Card, Ken Murray of KTTX – are just a few of the experts at our comprehensive one-day music industry seminar “I’ve Made a Record…Now What?” on January 27, 2010.

The information you receive is a step-by-step guide for the music industry in ....Texas....!  Who should attend this seminar?  Artists, writers, producers, managers, musicians and anyone else in the music industry here in ....Texas....! 

CONTEST TIME: Which song entered the chart this week at #39?  Email me the correct answer and you’ll win a cool prize pack of CDs, koozies and more!  Send your answer to Katie@shanemedia.com. Good luck!

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Hey, ....College Station.... folks, listen up:  This Sunday, December 13, Britt Lloyd is hosting an Acoustic Jam Toys For Tots Benefit at Rock Wells.  Other artists set to perform include Jeremy Steding, Ben Danaher, Ben Schane, Rich O’Toole, Cody Gill, Brett Crenshaw and others.  Doors open at 1 p.m with an open mic kicking things off and ending with an all out song swap/jam. Admission is one new toy or a small donation. 

Also Photos by Hunter will be raffling off a guitar signed by the artists who make this event possible with all proceeds going to Toys for Tots.  Raffle tickets are $5.00.

If you’re in the area, head out and help the cause!  After all, Christmas is all about giving!

Our comprehensive one-day music industry seminar agenda is now posted on our web site!  Who should attend this seminar?  Artists, writers, producers, managers, musicians and anyone else in the music industry here in ....Texas....!  Experts from around the state and beyond will discuss important topics that every artist should know--radio airplay, radio promotion, publicity, legal issues, and booking.    

Why not purchase the registration as a holiday gift for your budding musician?  The cost before January 11, 2010 is only $109.00; it will go up to $129.00 after that date.

CONTEST TIME: What’s the name of Billy Joe Shaver’s tour?  Be the first to email me with the correct answer and you’ll win a cool prize pack of CDs, koozies and more!  Email your answer to Katie@shanemedia.com. Good luck!

Saturday, December 12

Seth James, Sam’s Burger Joint, ....San Antonio.., ..TX....

Granger Smith, Cotton Boll, ....Vernon.., ..TX....

Bleu Edmondson, Goode’s ..Armadillo.. ..Palace.., ....Houston.., ..TX....

Cross Canadian Ragweed, Cain’s Ballroom, ....Tulsa.., ..OK....

Seth Walker, Mo Mo’s, ..Austin.., ..TX..
Band of Heathens, Luckenbach, ..Fredericksburg.., ..TX..
Two Tons of Steel, Cheatham Street Warehouse, ....San Marcos.., ..TX....

Pauline Reese is starring in a MOVIE!  Click here to read where you can see the premiere: http://www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/Keynote.htm.

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MAKE IT A CHRISTMAS PRESENT: The 9^th Annual “I’ve Made a Record...Now What?” seminar is just two months away! 

Bruce Robison is our Keynote speaker!  The one-day seminar covers important topics that every artist should know--radio airplay, radio promotion, publicity legal issues, and booking.  The seminar will include step-by-step guides that artists, writers, producers, managers, and musicians can put to work right away.  

Why not purchase the registration for your budding musician?  The cost before January 11, 2010 is only $109.00; it will go up to $129.00 after that date.

CONTEST TIME: Where will Jason Boland & the Stragglers begin recording their new CD in January?  Be the first to email me with the correct answer and you’ll win a cool prize pack of CDs, koozies and more!  Email your answer to Katie@shanemedia.com. Good luck!

December 5:

Kelly Willis, Bruce Robison, Gruene Hall, ....New Braunfels.., ..TX....

Philip Thomas, Bea's Place, ....Alice.., ..TX....

Luke Olson, Wildcat Saloon & Grill, McCoy, TX

The Captain Legendary Band, Executive Surf Club, ....Corpus Christi.., ..TX.... 

Jack Ingram’s Beat Up Ford Band has been through many changes through the years, but one man has stuck by Jack from the very beginning, his drummer Pete Coatney.  “My drummer is the only drummer that has ever been in my band.  He is the backbone of what I do on stage every night,” states Jack. Click here to read more: http://www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/Keynote.htm.

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Check out the recent postings from Lauren Putt!  She was out and about last week at some shows.  See what she has to say and take a look at her pics by clicking here: http://www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/texasscene.htm.

CONTEST TIME: What four songs entered the Texas Music Chart this week?  Be the first to email me with the correct answer and you’ll win a cool prize pack of CDs, koozies and more!  Email your answer to Katie@shanemedia.com. Good luck!

Many of our artist friends have emailed me what they are thankful for this holiday season…read them here: http://www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/Keynote.htm

The 9^th Annual “I’ve Made a Record...Now What?” music seminar is only two months away!  The latest session to be announced is:

“Expose Yourself,” a panel about radio airplay, radio promotion and publicity with experts that will include Gerrie McDowell, President of Gerrieco Marketing and Consulting, Jenni Finlay, Jenni Finlay Promotions, Jill McGuckin, McGuckin Entertainment PR, Ken Murray, KTEX 106 Brenham-Bryan-College Station, and Pam Shane, Country Music Consultant for Shane Media

Bruce Robison is the Keynote interview and you know he’ll have great career advice – plus some cool stories.

The one-day seminar takes place January 27, 2010 in ....Houston.....  Register for only $109.00!  Registration includes seminar, workbook and lunch.  Register for a friend or family member for Christmas!  http://www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/seminar.htm

November 27:

Philip Thomas, Brandon Rhyder, Midnight Rodeo, ....Austin....

Granger Smith, Gilley's Dallas, Dallas

Aaron Watson, Gruene Hall, ....New Braunfels....

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CONTEST TIME: What’s the name of Ray Wylie Hubbard’s new CD coming out in January?  Be the first to email me with the correct answer and you’ll win a cool prize pack of CDs, koozies and more!  Email your answer to Katie@shanemedia.com. Good luck!

I’m getting ready for MusicFest 2010 in January!  Click here to see what we’re planning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e556YzKmCU.  Are you ready for MusicFest?!

Check out the recent postings from our blogger, Lauren Putt!  Lauren was out and about last week at some shows…see what she has to say and take a look at her pics by clicking here: http://www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/texasscene.htm.

FIRST SEMINAR SESSION ANNOUNCED!  The ninth annual information seminar for the music industry, “I’ve Made a Record…Now What?” is set for Wednesday, January 27, 2010 in Houston, and the first session to be announced is “Achieving Success with Your Music” with special guest speaker, Tony Van Veen, President of Disc Makers.  Disc Makers, the nation’s leading independent disc manufacturer, is headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ.  Van Veen brings a “state of the industry” overview of music distribution and marketing for the independent artist

We’ll have an announcement soon about the Artist Keynote at the “What Now?” seminar.  It’s very cool!

Register now for only $109.00!  Registration includes seminar, workbook and lunch.  http://www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/seminar.htm

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CONTEST TIME:  Who is playing Friday night at the Firehouse Saloon here in Houston?  Be the first with the correct answer and you’ll win a cool prize pack of CDs, koozies and more!  Email your answer to Katie@shanemedia.com. Good luck!

Check out those crazy guys from No Justice dressed up for Halloween on our Texas Scene page: http://www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/texasscene.htm.  If you have any RECENT pics of your favorite bands, please send ‘em to us!  We’d love to post for everybody to see!

The folks at Galleywinter.com always make me feel good about the music scene  in Texas, and this month in particular, I couldn’t agree more with “Brad’s Corner”:  For the past few years, November has found me using this space to talk about musical things I am thankful for or for artists to share the artist they are most thankful for. This year, I was inspired to go to a more broad place with my gratitude. I am thankful for music. Period. 

Amen!  To read the whole article, go to www.Galleywinter.com.

Mark Your Calendar!!!  We are very excited to announce our ninth annual information seminar, “I’ve Made a Record…Now What?”  It’s Wednesday, January 27, 2010! 

It’ll be held once again at Dave & Busters in West Houston, conveniently located near highways and hotels.  The seminar covers business-related matters for recording artists, musicians, songwriters, promoters, and others making music in Texas.   Stay tuned for registration details!

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CONTEST TIME: Which song entered the chart at #21 this week?  Be the first with the correct answer and you’ll win a cool prize pack of CDs, koozies and more!  Email your answer to Katie@shanemedia.com. Good luck!

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Cross Canadian Ragweed kicked the Eli Young Band out of the number one position on the Texas Music Chart!  Click here to see who also entered the chart for the first time this week: http://www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/Chart.htm 

Our thoughts and prayers are with Rusty Wier’s friends and family.  Rusty passed away last Friday, due to complications of cancer.  He was 65.  I’m sure Rusty’s dancing while singing with the angels,  “Don’t it Make You Wanna Dance.”  God bless you, sir.

We are currently working on a tribute article in the next issue of Best in Texas Music Magazine with thoughts from many of his friends and co-horts in the biz. 

We’re giving away a lot of cool stuff online at http://www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/contest.htm - all you have to do is register to win!  Easy, huh?

Ok so last week I had a dream that the guys of Cooder Graw got back together for a reunion tour!  I have no idea where this came from but when I posted it on my FB page, people went nuts responding saying they wanted it to happen too! 

So it got me to thinking, which now disbanded group would you like to see get back together for a reunion tour?  Email me Katie@shanemedia.com.

TIME TO GIVE SOMETHING AWAY!  Answer this question: Which artist/band entered the chart this week at #49?  Click here to see:  http://www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/Chart.htm.  Be the first with the correct answer and you’ll win a cool prize pack of CDs, koozies and more!  Email your answer to Katie@shanemedia.com. Good luck!

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The Eli Young Band takes the number one spot this week on the Texas Music Chart!  Click here to see who also entered the chart for the first time this week: http://www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/Chart.htm 

CONTEST TIME!  Answer this question correctly: Who is pictured with Wade Bowen in this week’s KeyNotes column?  Click here to see: http://www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/Keynote.htm  Be the first with the correct answer and you’ll win a cool prize pack of CDs, koozies and more!  Email your answer to Katie@shanemedia.com. Good luck!

Brandon Rhyder finished his new album and is hoping to release it in February.   A single, titled “Rock Angel,” should be on your favorite radio station by the end of the month. Click here to read more: http://www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/Keynote.htm.

Way cool article from Brad Beheler on Galleywinter.com!  Brad thinks that the parallels between Duane Allman's musical journey and that of many of our favorite sons.  (Hmmm…this sounds familiar.  Didn’t Best in Texas magazine publisher Ed Shane also talk about this very thing a few months ago?  I think so!)

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