Toby Wayne and Distant Thunder were nominated as Band Of The Week this week by their fans. Congratulations! They are our number one friend on our MySpace page www.myspace.com/bestintexasmusicmagazine and we feature their music all week. Nominate your favorite Texas artist/band for next week's Band Of The Week by sending us a message on MySpace or e-mail amy@shanemedia.com.


Congrats to Danielle Powers - she won our CD Giveaway! She correctly answered our weekly question and will receive merch from Texas bands including CDs and t-shirts. If you want to win, just answer this question:

There is one picture in the Fan Pics album on Best In Texas' MySpace page. What band is it? Go to http://www.myspace.com/bestintexasmusicmagazine and click on the Fan Pics album. Send your answer to amy@shanemedia.com or message us on our MySpace. Good luck!


Want to see more pictures in the Fan Pics album? Well, send 'em to us! We love to see Texas/Red Dirt fans out and about, and want to share your good times with the world! Send pics to amy@shanemedia.com.


Maren Morris leads the pack with her single "All That It Takes," number one on the Texas Music Chart this week. Log on to see the rest of the chart and to find your favorite song http://texasmusicchart.com/Pages/Chart.htm.

Did you know you can now hear a sample of each of the titles on the Texas Music Chart by clicking the speaker icon next to the CD cover? Pretty sweet!
Remember, we wouldn't have The Chart if you didn't call your local radio and request your favorites. So keep calling!


We have a new video of the week. Check it out at http://www.texasmusicchart.com/tmc/video.htm. Who do want to see on our internet TV? Email your nomination to video@bestintexasonline.com. We'll announce another winner at the end of the week.


Walt Wilkins and Robin Ludwick play KVET's Texas Music Series this Wednesday night at Hills Café in Austin. It's free and open to the public. And if you ask Katie Key, it's way too much fun!

July 22 is the next Real Life Real Music Series hosted by Kyle Hutton. He brings Hal Ketchum to the stage at Dosey Doe in The Woodlands---and it's already sold out! Good thing K-STAR replays the series on Sunday nights from 6:00-7:00 pm.

Wednesday night is Open Guitar Night at the famed coffee house beginning at 7:30. Last week Cory Morrow showed up to play, and then stuck around to jam with everyone! You never know who will drop by!


Shows to catch this week:

Wednesday party with Rich O'Toole at Alfred T. Hornbacks in College Station. Tell him I said "Hola!"

Bo Cox rocks River Road Ice House in New Braunfels on Thursday; bring your CD money, you'll want one of his!

Cory Morrow and Aaron Watson play Sam Houston Race Park in Houston Friday. Be ready for a stellar show!

Saturday and Sunday Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos hosts BIGFEST with Big John Mills and friends. Bring your friends and have fun!

See our Dateline for more shows around Texas: http://texasmusicchart.com/Pages/Dateline.htm (check venues as all dates are subject to change.)


Make sure to read Key Notes to find out more of what's going on in the Texas scene this week. Katie Key always has great insider info and fun stories. Go to http://texasmusicchart.com/Pages/Keynote.htm and read up!

To recap: Send us your best Texas/Red Dirt pictures; nominate your favorite bands for Band Of The Week and favorite video for Video Of The Week; answer our CD Giveaway question, and call your local radio to request Texas/Red Dirt music. Oh, and keep supporting Live Music in Texas!

Have a fantastic week,
Amy Lacey
Best In Texas Music Magazine
Texas Music Chart