03/25/2025
We are so thankful to be a part of such a historic event for country music!
Hope yall are all catching up on some much needed rest today 😅
Texas Royalty Shined at Texas Music’s Biggest Night
At the 15th Annual T3R Texas Music & Radio Awards and Future Faces Show 2025 Sunday, March 23 and Monday, March 24, 2025
Media Alert: The 15th Annual T3R Texas Music & Radio Awards Celebrate Legends and Rising Stars Arlington, Texas (March 25, 2025) – The 15th Annual T3R Texas Music & Radio Awards honored Texas music legends and rising stars, highlighting the enduring spirit of the Texas music scene.
Michael Martin Murphey received the prestigious Living Legend Award, along with a Key to the City from Arlington Mayor Jim Ross. Billy Bob Thornton was also honored with a T3R Living Legend Award, accepting via video while filming Landman.
Texas/Red Dirt pioneers Cross Canadian Ragweed were celebrated with the T3R ICON Award and a Key to the City, marking their triumphant reunion and the success of their 5 Boys from Oklahoma concerts, which sold over 200,000 tickets.
The Randy Rogers Band took home four awards, including Entertainer of the Year, while Wade Bowen claimed five, including Male Vocalist of the Year. Billie Jo Jones was crowned Female Vocalist of the Year. New talents like Hudson Westbrook, Tori Martin, Cynthia Rausch, Brodie Lane, Kaitlyn Kohler, and Jamie
Richards were spotlighted, while Sundance Head’s "Heaven Shines Down on You" won Song of the Year.
Outstanding radio stations supporting Texas music were also recognized, including KFWR/Fort Worth, KRMX/Waco, and more.
The T3R Texas Music & Radio Awards showcased a spectacular lineup, including a special presentation by Michael Martin Murphey, who captivated the audience with his iconic hits “Wildfire” and “Carolina in the Pines.” The event also featured unforgettable performances by rising country star Hudson Westbrook, Female
Artist of the Decade Bri Bagwell, and talented artists Kylie Frey and Grant Gilbert, each leaving the crowd in awe with their incredible talent.
Texas Music’s Biggest Nights kicked off with the Sunday Gathering, a large worship service at Texas Live! in Arlington, TX, followed by the T3R Texas Regional Radio’s Future Faces Show. More than 1,000 people attended the two-day event.
About the T3R Texas Regional Radio Music Awards
For over 21 years, the Texas Regional Radio Report (T3R) has been a driving force behind Texas/Red Dirt music, monitoring airplay nationwide and producing weekly song charts featured in Billboard Magazine. This year, more than 60,000 votes from fans and industry professionals were cast across three rounds to determine the winners. Established by Dave Smith and co-produced by Cindy Roberts, Tami Millspaugh, and AJ Vallejo, the T3R Awards honor the legacy and bright future of Texas music by recognizing exceptional artists, radio stations, festivals, and industry leaders. Officially recognized in 2019 by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas House of Representatives, and Congressman Ron Wright, the T3R Awards stand as the only state-endorsed music chart and awards program celebrating this vibrant genre.
For more information visit https://trrma.net and on social at https://www.facebook.com/TexasRegionalRadio/
