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Armadillo E-zine
Volume 8 Issue 3 - TEXAS MUSIC AWARDS TIME 2009 |
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Wise Words
Small Town Salute
New Members
New CDs Added
Unreal Deals
Charts
Thought You'd Like To Know
Yada Yada - BIG CONTEST
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Where Will You Be?
TMA Weekend - Showcase Info
TMA Weekend - Golf Tournament
Ticket Information
Sponsorship Opps
A Word About the Texas Music AwardsTM
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Mission Statement
Get To Know The Academy
Your Favorite Online Retailer Donates To Us...Thanks To YOU!
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WISE WORDS | 
Tex Ritter
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| "They say that Virginia is the mother of Texas. We never knew
who the father was, but we kinda suspected Tennessee.'"
- Tex Ritter (from You're the Reason Our Kids are Ugly and Other Gems of Country Music Wisdom)A special presentation to his niece Tommie Ritter-Smith, will be made at this year's Texas Music Awards show! |
| SMALL TOWN SALUTE |  | | Our Small Town Sa-loot goes out to the fine folks of Crawford, Texas(population 789)...any resident of Crawford (yes, even you, Dubya) will receive a free compilation CD of Texas music with any order they place on the MyTexasMusic.com website!
(Offer good until next ezine, and shipping or billing address will serve as proof of residency.)
"SA-LOOOT!" |
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PLATINUM PRO
Rob May (Houston)
A comfortable folk-rock, Americana flavored release, Rob May’s project is a great debut album. With this level of talent, May will take his place in Texas music quickly and be a mainstay for many years to come.
Follow the link to read our review, hear song clips and purchase if you wish...
www.mytexasmusic.com/robmay
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James Lann (Hitchcock)
If you like what country radio is playing these days, Lann fits right in, but he’s just different enough to garner true Texas music fans as well. This guy is unbelievable!!
Follow the link to read our review, hear song clips and purchase if you wish...
www.mytexasmusic.com/jameslann
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Christen Sawyer (Sugar Land)
"Carrie Underwood" WHO? Jaw-dropping talent from this effervescent Texas songwriter and singer...you'll be hearing much, much more from country music sweetheart Christen Sawyer in years to come!
Follow the link to read our review, hear song clips and purchase if you wish...
www.mytexasmusic.com/christensawyer
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Poor J Brown (College Station)
Skunkweed fans rejoice!! A voice you will come to recognize for years to come, no doubt.
Follow the link to hear song clips and buy...
www.mytexasmusic.com/poorjbrown
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Jim Starr (Spring)
Houston seems to be "the" home for great folk artists - so it's no surprise that Jim is turning heads in a big way!
Follow this link to hear for yourself and purchase if you like...
www.mytexasmusic.com/jimstarr
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Lili and Walter (Austin)
Rootsy instrumentation propels this Austinite duo's sound through denim-soft originals with a rural gospel flavor and gorgeous
traditionals...
Follow this link to hear for yourself and buy...
www.mytexasmusic.com/liliandwalter | | |  |
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Tom VandenAvond (Austin)
Tom VandenAvond embodies everything that makes alt-country awesome...this guy is the "real deal"!! Love love love his music.
Follow this link to hear for yourself and purchase if you wish...
www.mytexasmusic.com/tomvandenavond | | |  |
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Nash (Fort Worth)
Each song is infectious in its own right and offers a blend of honky-tonk, swing, blues, and great story telling. MTM member Tommy Alverson produced this awesome project.
Follow this link to hear for yourself and buy...
www.mytexasmusic.com/nash
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Monkey Blood (San Antonio)
Skunkweed fans - here's another reason to keep rejoicing - another side project, Monkey Blood will rock your socks off - a harder edged sound, for sure!
Follow this link to hear for yourself and purchase if you like...
www.mytexasmusic.com/monkeyblood | | |  |
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Blue Broussard Band (Beaumont)
The BBB has recently shared the stage with fellow MTM member Wade Bowen among others - take a second and listen to these guys - you'll be listening to the future of Texas music!
Follow this link to hear for yourself and buy...
www.mytexasmusic.com/bluebroussardband | | |  |
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BJ Mizell (Houston)
A beautiful singer/songwriter of folk-rock, Americana and country music, BJ's sound is so unique it just can't be pigeon-holed...she's an amazing talent that we're so proud to bring to you on MTM!
Follow this link to hear for yourself and purchase if you wish...
www.mytexasmusic.com/bjmizell | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | NEW CDs AT MTM | Click on the artists' name to visit their MTM page and hear song clips of these and other projects. | Major credit cards, and PayPal are accepted! Click on the "BUY IT" button to purchase now. | | | | | | 
| HAYES CARLL
Trouble In Mind
(2008) CD
$ 8.99
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| BO PORTER
Best of...Live At
Saxon Pub
(2009) CD
$12.49
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SHAKE RUSSELL
What This Heart Holds
(2009) CD
$14.99
(T-Shirts, Too!!) |
| SLOW ROLLIN LOWS
Erie Street
(2009) CD
$13.49
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UNREAL DEALS | 
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ED BURLESON
My Perfect World
CLOSEOUT...
NOW ONLY
$ 6.99 !!! (was $ 11.99)
This is the original recording!
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| Visit A Spell, Pard
A compilation of 11 western artists..songs and stories
NOW ONLY
while supplies last
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THE HANSHAWS
The Hanshaws
NOW ONLY
$ 5.99 !!! (was $ 9.99)
(nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year in the 2008 TMAs!)
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| | CHARTS | Note: All songs listed below are available on MyTexasMusic.com - just click on the artist name!
You can also go to these websites by clicking on the chart name. | | | | TEXAS TOP 40 CHART (This chart was last updated 1/9/09) |
# 8 Richard Bowden - "Elvis Was A Narc"
#12 Myrna Sanders - "Slight Of Hand"
#14 Sugar Bayou - "Galveston"
#18 Billy Bourbon - "Wine Of Her Lips"
#26 Randy Frisch - "Living Ain't Easy"
Almost in there...Glenn Bryant, Tubie Pushee, Richard Bowden, Dust Devils, Texas High Life, Mark Beets | | | | | TEXAS MUSIC CHART | | | These are the standings as of April 6th: | |
# 6 Wade Bowen - "If We Ever Make It Home" from If We Ever Make It Home
# 7 Honeybrowne - "Put That Ring Back On Your Finger" from Mile By Mile
# 8 Jerry Audley - "I Just Want To Hold You" from Audley Enough
#12 Hayes Carll - "Beaumont" off Trouble In Mind
#22 Blue Broussard Band - "England" off All Alone
#29 Christen Sawyer - "Crazy" off The Sampler
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| THOUGHT YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW... |
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| THURSDAY, APRIL 9th
@ HOUSE WINE in AUSTIN
"MEET THE NOMINEES"!!
The fine folks at House Wine in Austin are hosting a "Meet the Nominees" party this Thursday from 7pm - 11pm - and everyone is invited! There is NO COVER, and snacks will be provided while some of this year's 7th annual Texas Music Awards nominees take the stage and mingle with the crowd. It's going to be an exciting evening designed to get folks revved up for the big TMA WEEKEND just around the corner! Our sincere thanks to Jay, Olga, and the rest of the House Wine crew for hosting this very special event.
House Wine - 408 Josephine St., Austin - 512-322-5210
FRIDAY, APRIL 17th
@ BOHEMEO'S in HOUSTON
The EastEnd Songwriter Circle
featuring all five nominees for Singer/Songwriter of the Year!
Hosted by nominee Hank Woji, and joined by Brian Kalinec, Connie Mims, Danny Everitt, and Derek Aramburu, how can you go wrong? Five of the TOP singer/songwriters in the state of Texas under one roof....pure magic. 9pm.
Bohemeo's - 708 Telephone Rd. @ Lockwood - Houston - 713-923-4277 www.bohemeos.com
STOLEN GEAR ALERT
MTM member Opie Hendrix was recently the victim of a scumbag or scumbags who broke into his vehicle and stole his gear from Kingwood, TX. Please keep your eyes out for the following items:
1. Gibson Les Paul - Serial #012880694, Opie sticker on it - small body scratch - hard body case
2. Mp Series Mixer, Yorkville, MP-8DX - 8 channel, dk blue felt cover - serial #3121339
3. Silver suitcase style effects pedal case (opie sticker on outside) - pedals inside include:
a) Chromatic Stage Tuner, b) Boss AW-3, Dynamic Wah, c) Boss, RT-20 Rotary Sound Processor, and d) Fulltone-Full-Drive 2
Please contact Opie Hendrix with any information - 830-964-4145 or 832-264-0922 or email: htownopie@yahoo.com If YOU are the scumbag who stole these items, may you rot in the hereafter.TALK ABOUT KARMA...
For those of you who have been keeping up with the Star Bock Beer vs. Starbucks case involving our own Wrecks Bell (proprietor of the Old Quarter in Galveston, TVZ and Lightnin' Hopkins bass player and charter MTM member)...this from our dear friend's lips:
"Judge Samuel B. Kent was forced to retire from the bench and pleaded guilty to one count of obstruction of justice in federal court in Houston, averting a trial. For those of you who are not locals, this federal judge, Samuel Kent, is the scum bag who made the insane ruling that kept my Star Bock Beer off the national markets. We knew all along that Starbucks bought and paid for this clown. My attorney doesn't think this will reopen the cases. I do feel a little justice has been served. President Obama will pick his replacement." I guess what goes around truly does
come around. Maybe Kent will rot with the thieves who stole Opie's stuff. TOP 10 STATES that PRODUCE and SUPPORT Independent Music
According to a 5-year music tracking process tabulated by Roots Music Report:
#1 TEXAS
#2 CALIFORNIA
#3 TENNESSEE
#4 NEW YORK
#5 ILLINOIS
#6 MICHIGAN
#7 MISSISSIPPI
#8 LOUISIANA
#9 NORTH CAROLINA
#10 PENNSYLVANIA
Don't see your state listed here? I'll sell ya some music...just holler.
PATS-ON-THE-BACK
"You folks are great and I appreciate the service I have been given. Thank you for the wonderful treatment and follow-up." - Sam B. (Salinas, CA)
"Great personal service and products...I treasure professionalism & efficiency in every contact - and you and MyTexasMusic fit the bill!" - Bambi K. (Huntsville, TX)
"Many thanks for your good service and sincere attitude. Your service was excellent."
- B. Hanson (Oregon)
(Thanks to our customers who take the time to drop us such nice messages - it really does make a difference. Hey - we're HUMAN!!)
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We are having a BIG contest...and TEN subscribers will get: A PAIR OF TICKETS (a $70 value) TO THE 7th annual TEXAS MUSIC AWARDS on Sunday, April 26th at the Palestine Civic Center! You're going to have to do a little research to get the answers, but great rewards require a little effort, right? Read the following instructions verrrrry carefully - any entries received that do not follow these instructions EXACTLY will be discarded. If you submit an entry, it will be assumed that you will be able to attend the show. 1. Do NOT reply to this ezine email. You must start a NEW EMAIL with "TMA CONTEST" in the subject line. 2. In the body of the email, put your full name, mailing address where tickets can be sent should you win, phone number, and email address. 3. In the body of the email, put your answers to the following questions (these will not be one-word answers...some will be easy, others may require more research) - this is a FOUR PART ANSWER: PART ONE
What is the name of LAST year's TMA host?
(hint: on the texasmusicawards.org website, check out Photos)
PART TWO
Who played IN The Lost Gonzo Band with TMA presenter Bob Livingston...this year's TMA host - or last year's TMA host? (Need Host name) PART THREE
According to Bob Livingston, when was the first time "The Lost Gonzo Band" name ever appeared in print? (Need the name of the ALBUM it appeared on) PART FOUR
What book inspired the name for "The Lost Gonzo Band"? That's it! Remember to submit all four answers in the correct order.
NOTE TO WINNERS: No substitutions will be offered, tickets are not transferable, and tickets may NOT be redeemed for cash. So again, please be certain you can attend the show before entering this contest. Only the first ten completely correct entries received that meet all of the above criteria will be notified via email before midnight on Thursday, April 9th. So get busy my little Texas music fanatics - we will be giving away a pair of tickets to TEN lucky subscribers! Best of luck to you all, and remember -
When the chips are down, the buffalo is empty.
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with a concert by your host, Michael Martin Murphey
immediately following the show |
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GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!! | | On April 26th, where will you be? Will you be watching history happen and being a part of it? Will you be making a difference in the world of Texas music? Will you be rubbing it in your friend's faces that you were there and they weren't? The 7th annual TEXAS MUSIC AWARDS are taking place on
Sunday, April 26th at the Palestine Civic Center (Palestine, Texas), which will be magically transformed into the Texas of yesteryear! We couldn't find enough horse-drawn carriages, so Escalades will have to do when the nominees arrive to a red-carpet fanfare at noon...this is the closest in Texas that you'll get to a Hollywood-type flash-bulb-popping grand entrance!
Vendors (food, crafts, and the traveling MyTexasMusic.com SuperStore)
will be on hand, and you'll even be able to purchase a Fan Pack, complete with autograph-ible items so you'll be prepared.
The show kicks off at 2pm in the auditorium, where your reserved seats will afford you an unobstructed view of the large stage...host Michael Martin Murphey will lead you through a baker's dozen of live performances by nominees, peppered in between exciting presentations in as many award categories! There are many surprises planned, but we can't tell you about them or (duh) they wouldn't be "surprises"! Scheduled to present awards:
Bob Livingston (Lost Gonzo Band)
Katie Key (Editor, Texas Music Chart, Assoc. Editor, Best in Texas magazine)
Big John Mills ('08 Musician of the Year)
Tommie Ritter-Smith (Tex Ritter Museum)
Mike Parker (Texas Country Music Hall of Fame)
Robert Frith ('08 Singer/Songwriter of the Year)
Jimmy Kaiser ('08 Record of the Year)
Randy Brown ('08 Male Vocalist of the Year)
Grady Lee (MyTexan Honoree & Charter MTM Member)
John Evans ('07 Male Vocalist of the Year)
Mark Zeus ('08 Song of the Year)
Vince Pawless (Pawless Guitars)
Alex Harvey (songwriter, "Delta Dawn")
...and more! Click here
Immediately following the show, your TMA ticket will insure that you will be treated to a private concert by Murph...we speak from experience when we tell you that this is most definitely NOT to be missed! Your reserved seat for the TMAs will also remain your reserved seat for the concert. Seriously, who DOESN'T sing along to..."She ran calling Wiiiiiiildfire....", "What's Forever For", "Geronimo's Cadillac", "Cherokee Fiddle"... TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW, and specially priced at only $25 and $35 dollars...Major Credit Cards accepted. www.texasmusicawards.org
If you order soon, you can have your reserved tickets mailed directly to your home or business, OR you can choose to have them waiting for you at WILL CALL on the day of the show. We empathize with the state of the economy and its effect on everyone...that's why the tickets are priced the way they are...you will definitely get the most bang for your buck at the TEXAS MUSIC AWARDS - and Parking is FREE! (As it should be, right?)
We know you probably have questions like "What do I wear?", "Can I take pictures?", etc. - those questions and more can be found on the website -www.texasmusicawards.org and click on "FAQ" WANT THE BEST SEATS POSSIBLE? It's not too late to become a sponsor! Sponsorships begin at only $100....read details below... The festivities actually begin on Friday, April 24th, culminating in the BIG SHOW on Sunday, April 26th...read below for TMA WEEKEND DETAILS!
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PERFORMANCES
BY:
(in no particular order)
HIGHSPEED HAYRIDE
JERRY AUDLEY
MOON & STARZ
DEANNE MOORE
BEN MORRIS & Great American Boxcar Chorus
w/ GAYLYNN ROBINSON
DEWVEALL
CODY RILEY
w/ RODNEY PYEATT
SMOKEY WILSON, JOE FORLINI, TUBIE PUSHEE
TRES WOMACK &
Chubby Knuckle Choir
DAVID LUTES
& CORNELL KINDERKNECHT
SMYTHE & TAYLOR
CRYSTAL SANDS
BYRD & STREET
JOHN EVANS BAND
CONNIE MIMS, DANNY EVERITT, BRIAN KALINEC, HANK WOJI, & DEREK ARAMBURU
and a full concert by
your host:
MICHAEL
MARTIN
MURPHEY!!!
Michael Martin Murphey will host the show and perform a concert for ticket holders right after the show. Photo courtesy of Wildfire Productions. | TMA WEEKEND EVENTS | | MUSICAL SHOWCASES FEATURING TMA NOMINEES:
| FRIDAY, APRIL 24th - One $15 ticket is good for all locations Friday night
Click a poster to see the full size PDF document & more details |
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Tyler, TX | Texas Big Blue Star
Palestine, TX | Old Magnolia
Palestine, TX |
| | | SATURDAY, APRIL 25th - One $18 ticket is good for all locations Saturday night
| Click a poster to see the full size PDF document |  |  |  |  | Sweet Dreams Winery
Palestine, TX | Texas Big Blue Star
Palestine, TX | Old Magnolia
Palestine, TX | The Whistle Stop
Palestine, TX |
| | | Complete Information on all seven showcases can be found
at www.texasmusicawards.org - click on SHOWCASES!
| | Texas Music Awards GOLF TOURNAMENT: |  | Saturday, April 25th
Meadowbrook Country Club
Palestine, Texas
Florida Scramble Rules Apply
Shotgun Start at 9:00am
Learn more or register here | First place: $750 Cash!
Tournament prizes through 6th place!
Entry fee includes green fees, cart rental, and lunch!
Put a 3-person team together and we will match you up with a TMA nominee or put your own 4-person team together and show 'em how it's done!
Entry fee $210... Register online or at the Meadowbrook Country Club Pro Shop |
| | | | JUST WANT TO GO TO THE BIG SHOW ON SUNDAY APRIL 26th? | GET YOUR 7th annual TEXAS MUSIC AWARDS TICKETS NOW!!! |
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www.texasmusicawards.orgor phone, toll-free:
1-800-595-TIX | | | | | |
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A GOOD WAY TO GUARANTEE GREAT SEATS |
Back by popular demand, this year sees the return of the:
FRIEND SPONSORSHIP!!
For $100, FRIEND sponsors will receive two reserved seats in the SPONSOR SECTION at the Texas Music AwardsTM, and their name (or company name) in the Souvenir Program! This is a great way to show your support AND guarantee two reserved seats for the big day. This will be a sold-out show!
There are other sponsorships available ranging from $250 to $50,000, each with varying benefit levels. We hope that you or someone you know can be instrumental in the financial success of this year's show. This is a fabulous marketing opportunity for companies, and sponsors help us keep this prestigious event the fun and exciting main-stay that it has become.
Remember, the Texas Music AwardsTM (TMAs) are the annual fundraiser for the Academy of Texas Music, Inc., a 501(c)3 public charity whose mission is recognition, education, scholarships, and assistance to musicians in need. We can't accomplish this mission without your support!
For more information, go to: www.texasmusicawards.org and click on SPONSOR! The SPONSOR section of the website is easy to navigate and has ALL the information you will need for yourself or your company to become a sponsor of the TMAs. Still have questions after visiting the site? Email us at: tmatexas@aol.com | | | | | |
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A WORD ABOUT THE TEXAS MUSIC AWARDSTM |
We'd like to say a word about the Texas Music AwardsTM. And the word is MUSIC.
We are so proud of the way recipients of the Texas Music AwardsTM are determined. It truly is all about the music. With so many other award systems, popularity seems to be the key to receiving an award. That's why they call it 'winning' an award. The person with the most votes wins. The Texas Music AwardsTM are different. We don't believe that the teenager next door with a new computer and a clever-sounding MySpace handle should be rewarded for getting a few thousand people to visit a site and click a button. The Texas Music AwardsTM are a recognition process that rewards professionals in the music industry for work they have done in the previous year. This means that the decision must be made by those who know music the best. That's why we have three voting groups and each of them carry a specific weight.
The public vote is important. An artist must remain true to their fans and what their fans think of them says volumes about what kind of music they're creating. The public votes are tabulated and the results count 10% in the voting system. Public votes have determined many of the awards in the past, but it wouldn't be all about the music if these results were the only determining factor.
An artist's peers are important in their career. That's why all the members of the Academy of Texas Music, Inc. get a special ballot which counts as 20% of the total in the process. You can become a voting member of the Academy also. This means that you can vote on the public ballot and vote again on the Academy ballot making your voice just a little more audible. Voting membership is $40 per year and the dollars go to the Academy, which is a public charity. With all those musicians, industry professionals, and member fans voting, this still makes the process all about the music.
Those who have blazed trails before us are usually the ones to help us find the path. That's why 70% of the votes in the process are cast by former recipients of the Texas Music AwardsTM. Each year, that group grows, as the new recipients are added to the Academy Board of Honorees. They know music, and they know what it takes to walk across that stage and get an award. They take hours pouring over music and information to make their decisions in each category. They rank each nominee rather than just selecting their choice. This AP style of voting is the fairest we could find, and it makes for some close calls, but it's exciting and it insures that these awards are all about one thing... the music. And because of that, you will NEVER see or hear us use the word "winner", because that would denote that there were "losers", and we know there are NONE of those in this process! Therefore, we prefer "award recipient"!
There are two things we want you to remember about the Texas Music AwardsTM:
1. Recognition, not competition.
2. It's about the music.... it's about time.
Please take a few minutes to visit the Texas Music AwardsTM website - there's so much to see!
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THE ACADEMY MISSION STATEMENT |
The Academy promotes worldwide recognition and perpetuation of Texas Music and the musicians of the State of Texas, whether they are Texans by birth, residence, or philosophy.
The Academy creates, provides, and enhances music education through various avenues such as clinics, public and private school education programs, and direct scholarships. The Academy provides benevolence to qualifying musicians and their families in times of hardship. The Academy provides formal recognition for musicians and professionals in the Texas music industry through the presentation of an annual awards ceremony. The Academy offers oversight as the sanctioning body for all musical awards processes in Texas, ensuring fair practices and promoting professional equity.
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GET TO KNOW THE ACADEMY |
"Thank heaven for the Academy of Texas Music - it is more important to me than the CMA, of which I am a member - thank you!"
- Corene S. (Texas)
The Academy of Texas Music, Inc. is a 501(c)3 public charity organized for the above mission. It is the brainchild of Jinelle and Lucky Boyd who, in 2007, turned the reigns over to a newly created board of directors. Currently, the board consists of four members, with an additional three members to be seated at the next board meeting.
There is so much work to be done. Education, scholarships, and assistance to musicians in need are the focus of the Academy. Recognition of musicians through the Texas Music Awards is the annual fundraiser. One day, we hope that fundraiser is enough to fund the mission. Right now, it's not. Your donations can help. Please visit the Academy site atwww.academyoftexasmusic.org and find out how you can help.
If you know of foundations willing to fund our mission, please let us know so we can begin their application process. We are in need of funds for education projects, and there's so much work to be done. If you would like to donate to the Academy, you may:
email us at info@academyoftexasmusic.org or
visit www.donatetexas.org or
Mail your donation to:
Academy of Texas Music, Inc.
P.O. Box 172
Atlanta, TX 75551
You may notice the Texas Triangle logo associated with the Academy. This represents the three entities that work hard toward promoting Texas music and the artists who create it. Those entities are the non-profit Academy, the Texas Music Awards, and MyTexasMusic.com, the retail partner.
Your support is appreciated. We want you to know that the Academy oversees the entire awards process, insuring that everything is fair, equitable, and professional. We're proud of all the board members who have donated their time and talents to this necessary endeavor.
Together, we can change the world through music, but first we must be diligent in making Texas the hub of all wonderfully musical things.
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