western swing

The Return of Dallas’ Legendary Longhorn Ballroom

Known for hosting acts ranging from Bob Wills to the Sex Pistols, the live music venue readies for its next era

By Michael Corcoran

March 23, 2023

Texas State Music: Western Swing

By John O. Lumpkin

March 20, 2023

A Guide to the State Symbols of Texas

By John O. Lumpkin

November 9, 2022

Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel Puts Texas Music History Up for Auction

By Joe Gross

October 13, 2022

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Emily Gimble, 2020’s Texas State Musician, Grew Up On Western Swing

Emily Gimble, 2020’s Texas State Musician, Grew Up On Western Swing

By Joe Nick Patoski

Milton Brown, Bob Wills, and the Fort Worth Origins of One of Texas’ Most Beloved Musical Styles

Milton Brown, Bob Wills, and the Fort Worth Origins of One of Texas’ Most Beloved Musical Styles

August 29, 2019

Death of Singer Leon Rausch Marks the End of an Era in Western Swing

Death of Singer Leon Rausch Marks the End of an Era in Western Swing

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