Kyle Garrett started playing drums at the age of 8 in a blues band, covering Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn covers.  He helped start the popular "Texas Toast" podcast, which cultivated his love of Texas country music.  He's transitioned from the podcast to writing and recording his own Texas country songs, and has released the single "Who's Keeping Score."

Lubbock's Jaydon Grissom is a Texas Tech student making his debut on Texas radio.  He tells us about his early start in music at the age of 8 at Lubbock's School of Rock and tells about the thriving Lubbock music scene.  His debut single is called "Better Off Alone."

Josh Abbott of the Josh Abbott Band talks with KTFB about getting started in the Lubbock music scene several years ago and how he found some success in Nashville.  But he eventually came back home to Texas and has enjoyed a career with a long list of hits on Texas radio.  

Elysha LeMaster of New Braunfels, Texas visits with KTFB about her time in Cody Canada's "School of Rock" and all the ways that Cody has helped her career grow and develop.  She also talks about her journey from a rock band to a solo country artist.  Her latest single is "Sweet Goodbye."

Chaser Crouch of Corsicana, Texas stops by the KTFB studio to talk about growing up in North Central Texas, his success as a high school cutting horse champion and getting his music career up and running.  His latest single is a cover of the Keith Whitley classic "Talk to Me Texas."

Roo Arcus is an Aussie from Down Under who has a deep love for the Lone Star State.  He's stepped onto the Texas Music Scene via DeLeon, Texas.  Roo talks about his success in Australia with several number one and top ten hits, and how he developed such a love for Texas and the Texas country music scene.  His latest single is called "Lonesome for the Lone Star State."

Galveston's Sandee June recently celebrated her very first #1 hit with "Hurricane," a song that resonates with her coastal roots.  We joined Sandee in her hometown to talk about starting her music career at age 50 and her journey to the top of the T3R chart.  

Austin's Rick Trevino has a string of top 10 hits during the 90's, with songs like "Running Out of Reasons to Run" and "Bobbie Ann Mason."  He's still making music with his latest single "The Ride."  Rick joined us in the KTFB studio to talk about his successful run in Nashville and the new music he's recording.  

The Dirt Road Troubadours are from the Pineywoods of Northwest Louisiana.  They stopped by the KTFB studio to talk about their love for Texas music and their upbringing in the country.  They also talk about their new single "If I Fall."  It's based on the true story of the death of a close friend and family member.

Aaron Loy of Aledo, Texas has a new hit on the charts called "God Made a Cowboy."  Aaron tells us about his fast start in the Texas music scene, but he slowed it down to pursue a career in the medical field.  He had a very close relationship with his father, and when he passed away recently, Aaron decided to pick the music dream back up and give it all he has.  

Benjamin Cole of New Braunfels, Texas is a newcomer to the Texas music scene.  His first recorded single is called "Beer's on Me."  Benjamin tells us about moving to Florida with his family, but Texas kept calling him home.  A college buddy encouraged him to sing and play guitar, and now he's making the leap into a career in music.

Houston's Tilluride stops in for a fun visit. The whole gang is here!  They talk about getting the band together and recording some very special songs written by their manager Anthony Smith.  They come from a variety of backgrounds from Tejano to Heavy Metal, but they come together to bring a unique sound to the Texas music scene.

Brandon Howard of Burleson, Texas stops by the KTFB Studio to talk about his journey from growing up in Southwest Louisiana to setting down roots in the DFW area.  He tells an amazing story of how donating a kidney saved his life.  A medical condition forced him to end his career as a welder, but opened up the door to a full time career in music.  

Amarillo's Chancy Burnson has been in the Texas music scene for nearly two decades.  He stops by the KTFB studio to talk about growing up in the Texas Panhandle and getting into music after high school.  He shares his love of the outdoors, and he talks about how his music has gotten into television shows.

Lubbock's Dalton Domino makes a visit to the KTFB studio to talk about his musical journey from his young years in Memphis to becoming a staple in the Texas music scene.  He shares his struggles with drugs and alcohol, getting his life on track and getting married and having a family.  

Jillian Hudson stopped by the KTFB studio to talk about her very first radio single "Gingerbread Man," and she plays a couple of other songs for us.  She tells us about getting started in the industry at a very early age.  She's only 16 years old, but she is writing and recording some very good music.

Ben Coleman from the DFW area stops in to share his very first radio release.  We talk about his journey from growing up on a farm in South Carolina to becoming Texan and joining the Texas music scene.

00:00 - "Rainy Days"
04:28 - Interview Begins
18:03 - "Way We Used To"
21:27 - "Sweet Irene"
24:11 - Interview Continues
27:24 - "Bible and Booze"
30:07 - Interview Wrap-Up

Kensie Coppin of Saledo, Texas stops by the KTFB studio to tell us about her 20-year music career that started at a very young age.  She played the Grand Ol' Opry at age 11!  We talk about her latest single "Texas in Me," and where her career is headed next.

Frisco's Tristan Roberson joins us to talk about launching his music career as a 17 year-old high school junior.  He shares a song he wrote about his girlfriend and the title track to his new album coming out in May.

El Paso country artist Brian Mars joins us to talk about his musical career, from a mariachi band in middle school to recording at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.  Brian pulls out his guitar and sings an amazing cover one of the Texas legend Freddie Fender's songs.

00:00 - "She Goes Good With Tequila"
03:10 - Interview Begins
13:13 "Weekend"
15:43 - Interview Continues
17:08 - "Before the Next Teardrop Falls"
19:23 - Interview Continues
21:41 - "Rebel"
24:56 - Interview Wrap-Up