Author: KHYI 95.3

When you’ve been on a world tour and signed to a major record label at the age of 16, played on both Letterman and Conan, built your own studio, started your own record label, formed a new band whose first full-length record spawned three top 20 singles on the Texas charts and a hit video […]

Seeing Big Joe Walker perform his bold brand of Texas country music removes any curiosity one has about how he got his nickname. The man fills a room, from his football lineman physique to his voice, personality, command of a stage, and natural sense of humor. In recent years the Dallas singer-songwriter has become a […]

The name Chubby Knuckle Choir came from former bass man, and original member Curtis Farley while working in Twisted Twig Studio with Rory and Perry.  It was shortened from Chubby Knucklehead Choir before the band took the name.  We’ll let Rory tell you the rest of the story. Some bands are content to remain within […]

“I like to connect with people at any age, whatever it might be sonically or to the depth of what they are willing to think. I like to think, and I like people to think and that often generates a connection that can be nurtured,” says Stoney LaRue. As he prepares the release of Us […]

Brett was asked, “Toyota Texas Music Revolution is almost here. Since you’ve been around for all of them, which one was your favorite?” “Man its hard to pick just one but if I have to, its probably TMR 2. It was the first year I got a stage in the atrium. It was like a […]

Friday – Doors at 3:30: Nine Band Brewing Stage  4:30-5:00 – Austin Cunningham 5:30-6:00 – Mark David Manders 6:45-7:15 – John David Kent 8:15-8:45 – Quaker City Night Hawks Toyota Main Stage 5:00-5:30 – Chubby Knuckle Choir 6:00-6:45 – John Moreland 7:15-8:15 – Chris Knight 8:45-10:00 – Lee Ann Womack   Saturday – Doors at 2:00: […]

The Buffalo Ruckus is a compendium of roots, Americana, southern soul, psychedelic postmodern avante-garde experimental country-fried rock. Spun from the timbers of heart and soul, the Ruckus took its first musical breath in the middle of 2013. They quickly gained public attention after winning both the 2014 Texas Music Showdown and 2014 Shiner Rising Star […]

We are so very excited to announce that Toyota will be our title sponsor for the 20th anniversary of KHYI’s Texas Music Revolution! Get your general admission or VIP tickets here in advance and save!

The Hilton Granite Park in Plano is the Official Preferred Hotel of TMR 20! They’re offering a special rate of $115 per night and that will include: Free Parking Free Wifi Free Breakfast for up to 4 people A great night’s rest so you can enjoy a weekend of fun and great music at TMR […]

John Moreland, High on Tulsa Heat Some days, being John Moreland has to hurt. As others bury experiences and stifle regrets, Moreland pokes old wounds until you’re sure they’ve got to be bleeding again. It’s painful. But in Moreland’s care, it’s also breathtakingly beautiful. With the release of his highly anticipated third solo album High on Tulsa […]