Sept. 22, Pappy, Tommy and I traveled out to Garland, TX to attend the Academy of Western Artists award show. We sure met some nice and very talented singers, musicians, poets, DJs, and Western artisans.
We brought home the Will Rogers Award for "Best Male" in the Western Swing category. The award was given to me, but I told the fellas that I'm looking at it as a group award. We have so many talented singers in our group, I don't feel like it's fair for me to be singled out. I am so proud of our band and our new album, and really appreciate the support of the AWA.
With the help of some fine musicians (Dave Martin, Carolyn Martin & Dixie Hankins), we performed "Open that Gate" on the show, which was held at the Granville Theater. We also sang and played at a rollicking "after party" @ Dos Banderos restaurant.
Check out the new pics! There are many folks missing, but I was busy pickin' that guitar!