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Texas Toast

In Texas Toast, Miss Helen takes a dive into all parts of the music industry to gain and share a different perspective on how it all works. We'll be talking to songwriters, performers, booking agents, managers and more to give you a refreshing take on the music you love. Let's toast to Texas music!

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TEXAS ON TAP: 6/18/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! James Cook (ft Sarah Hobbs), KC Beck, Jake Bush, Jamie Richards, Holly Tucker, Dustin Massey, Wynn Williams and Holly Beth are our featured artists with charting singles on this weeks Texas radio chart recap, with mentions of Corey Kent and Dallas Burrow. Head on over to our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify playlist to hear this week's features along with all of the others since the beginning! Submit your favorite Beach/Summer songs to us through Instagram DM @...

Jun 18, 202119 min

15. MIKE SANDBERG "Legendary Texas Music Manager"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Mike Sandberg has an incredible story of being pulled into the music industry and then having a hand in the major successes of so many great Texas music acts. He also founded what is now TSE Entertainment, Texas Sounds, over 40 years ago. Here is just a little inspiration for those of you looking to pursue a career in entertainment! You can support us by following us on social medias (@texastoastpod), giving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, subscr...

Jun 15, 202126 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 6/11/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Rich O'Toole, Cade Holliday, South Texas Tweek and Pecos & The Rooftops are our featured artists with charting singles this week, plus mentions of Troublesome Country, Will Carter, Jon Stork, Ariel Hutchins and Sundance Head. Do yourselves a favor and check out these incredibly talented singers right here on our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify playlist! We're asking that you submit your favorite Beach/Summer songs to us through our Instagram @texastoastpod...

Jun 11, 202113 min

14. JAMES LANN "Most Spun Artist of 2020 on Texas Country Radio"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! James Lann recently signed with TSE Entertainment and we had such a great conversation with him. Covering everything from his youth working on cattle farms, to touring in Europe and more recently his title of Most Spun Artist of 2020 on Texas Country Radio. Find James's tour dates and music at HERE You can support us by following us on social medias (@texastoastpod), giving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, subscribing on YouTube, making a donation...

Jun 08, 202133 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 6/4/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Not a whole lot of movement on the charts this week so we dug a little deep with our picks. We're talking singles from Hayden Haddock, Grant Gilbert, Mason Lively, Will Carter, Drew Moreland and Melissa Brooke, with mentions of Parker McCollum, Kade Anson and Gunnar Latham + plus all of the regulars. We're asking that you submit your favorite Beach/Summer songs to us through our Instagram @texastoastpod to go on our new Spotify Country Summer Playli...

Jun 04, 202113 min

13. GEORGE DUCAS "Finding Success in Songwriting & Performance"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! George Ducas is best known for his 1995 hit song "Lipstick Promises", but he's also had a quiet and outstanding songwriting career with hits written for Garth Brooks, Eli Young Band, Radney Foster, Dixie Chicks, George Jones, Randy Rogers Band, Sara Evans, Gary Allan and more. George's new album "Yellow Rose Motel" is out now and has had massive Texas country radio success so far! You can support us by following us on social medias (@texastoastpod),...

Jun 01, 202133 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 5/28/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Summer is here! Helen and Kyle discuss great new songs from Nate Barnham, Ariel Hutchins & Sundance Head, Abe Mac Band, Jake Bush, Joey Greer and Corey Kent. If there's a Texas Country artist or band that we're missing out on, PLEASE share them with us via Instagram @texastoastpod To support Texas Toast you can follow us on social media @texastoastpod, make a donation, leave a review on Apple podcasts, subscribe on YouTube or just tell a friend ...

May 28, 202124 min

12. BRANDYN STEEN "Music Manager, Publisher and Event Producer"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Brandyn Steen is a man of many talents. He is currently the manager of some of Texas Country's biggest names in Curtis Grimes, Brandon Rhyder and David Adam Byrnes. He is also heavily involved in booking, music publishing and event production. To get in touch with Brandyn or find out more about his artists, visit FOUR 17 Entertainment To support Texas Toast you can follow us on social media @texastoastpod, make a donation, leave a review on Apple po...

May 25, 202121 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 5/21/2021 "What's new in Texas Country?"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! On this weeks wrap you'll hear Helen and Kyle talk about music from George Ducas, Kyle Park, Jason Boland, Zach Emery, Micky and The Motorcars, Cody Johnson and Willie Nelson, Flatland Cavalry, Red Shahan and many more singles charting currently in Texas! To hear all of the songs mentioned on previous Texas on Tap episodes, check out our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist: CLICK HERE To support Texas Toast you can follow us on social media @texastoastpod...

May 21, 202122 min

11. TEAGUE BROTHERS "Don't Want To Go Home"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! John Teague of Teague Brothers Band joined us this week to talk about their recent Top 5 country radio hit, "Fingers and Thumbs", their currently rising single "Don't Want To Go Home" and all the cool things they have in the works for the rest of 2021. Visit TEAGUE BROTHERS to keep up with Teague Brothers Band Intro song: "The Ride" by Jon Stork https://jonstork.com/ Outro song: "You Can Go To Hell" by Phineus Reb https://phineusreb.com/ Support the...

May 18, 202121 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 5/14/2021 "What's New In Texas Country"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! This week we talk charting singles from Jarrod Morris, Cole Barnhill, Koe Wetzel, Gabe Garcia, Band of Heathens and Sam Cox Band, plus new singles from Randy Rogers and Morgan Ashley. To hear all of the songs mentioned on previous Texas on Tap episodes, check out our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist: CLICK HERE To support Texas Toast you can follow us on social media @texastoastpod, make a donation, leave a review on Apple podcasts, subscribe on YouTub...

May 14, 202119 min

10. KIN FAUX "High-Energy Country w/ A Soft Side"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! This week we got to talk with the entire band! Our conversation with Kin Faux was hilarious and insightful and all around entertaining. Kin Faux's newest single "Plainview" is out now on Texas Country radio and the music video is soon to come! For more Kin Faux music, tour dates, etc CLICK HERE You can support us by following us on social medias (@texastoastpod), subscribing on YouTube, making a donation , or simply telling a friend about the show! ...

May 11, 202126 min

TEXAS ON TAP: May 6th, 2021

Send us a text and let us know what you think! On this weeks wrap we covered charting singles from Texas Hill, Roy Torres & Buck N' Crazy, Cross, Rags & Young, Slade Coulter, Seth Ward and Matt Mercado, with mentions of Megan Ashley, Drew Fish Band and Drew Moreland. Matt Castillo's new EP "How The River Flows" is available now on all streaming platforms or at Matt's Website To support Texas Toast you can follow us on social media @texastoastpod, make a donation, leave a review on Apple ...

May 06, 202116 min

9. TRENT WILLMON "Blue Collar Country Western Soul"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Today we talked with Trent Willmon, who has roots in Texas and countless Texas Country music hits! We talked about everything from his youth and almost never getting into country music all the way up to his newest projects as producer in Nashville. This is a must-listen for anyone who's interested in a career in songwriting. Find more on with Trent Willmon CLICK HERE You can support us by following us on social medias (@texastoastpod), subscribing o...

May 04, 202131 min

TEXAS ON TAP: April 29th, 2021

Send us a text and let us know what you think! In this weeks chart recap, we talk about singles from Jeremy Studdard, Cody Widner, Marshall, Sean McConnell, Aaron Watson and Treaty Oak Revival. With mentions of Kristen Foreman and Matt Castillo. Matt's new EP comes out this Friday, April 30th. Hear the story behind this EP in our interview with him. To support Texas Toast you can follow us on social media @texastoastpod, make a donation, leave a review on Apple podcasts, subscribe on YouTube or ...

Apr 29, 202116 min

8. HAYDEN BAKER "Waitin' On Love"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! In this episode of Texas Toast, we go to talk with country music lovin', Telecaster shreddin', soon to be Fightin' Texas Aggie alumus, Hayden Baker. Find Hayden's music and tour dates HERE To support Texas Toast you can follow us on social media @texastoastpod, make a donation via PayPal, leave a review on Apple podcasts, subscribe on YouTube or just tell a friend who you think might enjoy our show! Thanks to our incredible sponsors: ZILKER BELTS &a...

Apr 27, 202127 min

TEXAS ON TAP: April 22nd, 2021

Send us a text and let us know what you think! This week we hit new singles from Saints Eleven, Jason Allen, James Lann, Curtis Grimes, Mike Ryan and Kaitlin Butts. Tune in to hear about all the new songs that are climbing the Texas Country music charts! To support Texas Toast you can follow us on social media @texastoastpod, make a donation, leave a review on Apple podcasts, subscribe on YouTube or just tell a friend who you think might enjoy our show! Check out our incredible sponsors: ZILKER ...

Apr 22, 202131 min

7. BART CROW "Pocket Full of Kisses"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Bart Crow talks about his COVID year, managing a family of six (or lack there of) and how some of his newest releases have come about. This was such a fun conversation and we hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! You can support Texas Toast by following us on social medias (@texastoastpod), subscribing on YouTube , making a donation , or simply telling a friend about the show! Keep up with Bart Crow Check out our incredible sponsors, Zilker Belts...

Apr 20, 202130 min

TEXAS ON TAP: April 15th, 2021

Send us a text and let us know what you think! On this weeks recap, we talked about Chad Cooke Band's "Wanna Go Out", Teague Brothers Band's "Don't Wanna Go Home", Cody Wayne's "Nashville", Randall King's "Around Forever", The Wilder Blue's "Palomino Gold", Graycie York's "Texas Rain" and many others that are poppin' and toppin' on the Texas charts this week! To support Texas Toast you can follow us on social media @texastoastpod, make a donation, leave a review on Apple podcasts, subscribe on Y...

Apr 15, 202125 min

6. TRENT COWIE "She Ain't Dancin' Here"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Today we talked with Magnolia's own, Trent Cowie about how he went from being laid-off from his blue collar job, to sharing the stage and writing songs with some of his favorite musicians. Trent's new single "She Ain't Dancing Here" is available now on Texas country radio and anywhere else you listen to music! CLICK HERE to support Texas Toast To keep up with Trent Cowie, CLICK HERE Check out our incredible sponsors, ZILKER BELTS and DRIPPING SPRING...

Apr 13, 202117 min

5. CODY KOUBA of Phineus Reb "Honky-Grass"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! On this special bonus episode of Texas Toast, Miss Helen talks with her great friend Cody Kouba of the band, Phineus Reb. Cody is a hard-working father, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has been playing country music in Texas for over 25 years. To support and keep up with the show, CLICK HERE Keep up with Cody and Phineus Reb HERE Check out our amazing sponsors ZILKER BELTS and DRIPPING SPRINGS VODKA Opening music: "The Ride" by Jon Stork Ou...

Apr 09, 202120 min

TEXAS ON TAP: April 8th, 2021

Send us a text and let us know what you think! This weeks Texas On Tap features include Ariel Hutchins "Wine Won't Work", Kylie Frey's "Horses In Heaven", Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen's "Hold My Beer", Zach Bryan's "November Air", The Marfa Tapes "In His Arms" and Corey Kent's "Gold". We also mentioned Chad Cooke Band, Josh Abbott Band, Kin Faux, Teague Brothers Band, Bart Crow, George Navarro, The State Line Band, George Ducas, Darrin Morris Band, Trent Cowie Band, Jon Stork and Gary Kyle. To ...

Apr 08, 202117 min

4. MATT CASTILLO "South Texas Trailblazer"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! On this episode of Texas Toast, we talk with Matt about his new single, Leaving Brownsville Tonight's steady climb on the Texas Country charts, his upbringing in Austin and the Rio Grande Valley, his relationship with TSE Entertainment and Zilker Belts + what's to come! Keep with Matt Castillo HERE Visit our sponsors Zilker Belts HERE and Drippings Springs Vodka HERE Support the show...

Apr 06, 202121 min

TEXAS ON TAP: April 1st, 2021

Send us a text and let us know what you think! This week we break down Parker McCollums "To Be Loved By You", Josh Abbott Band's "Settle Me Down", Triston Marez's "Where The Neon Lies", Casey Donahew's "Queen For A Night", Casey Chesnutt's "Even Texas Couldn't Hold Her", Deanna Wheeler's "Whiskey Weather", Cody Hibbard's "Armed & Dangerous". With mentions of Chad Cooke Band, Kin Faux, Teague Brothers Band, Darrin Morris Band, Bart Crow, Jon Stork, Matt Castillo, The Marfa Tapes, Midland, and...

Apr 01, 202121 min

3. BRI BAGWELL "Eight-Time Female Vocalist of the Year"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! In this weeks episode, New Mexico native, Bri Bagwell, joins us to talk about her roots, her incredible charting history in Texas, being named the Texas Regional Radio Female of the DECADE, her new exclusive clothing line and so much more! Keep up with Texas Toast and support the show HERE Keep up with Bri Bagwell HERE Find out more about Zilker Belts beautifully crafted belts HERE Intro music: "The Ride" by Jon Stork Outro music: "You Can Go To Hel...

Mar 30, 202124 min

TEXAS ON TAP: What's New In Texas Country!

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Texas On Tap is a weekly Texas Country music chart review by the Texas Toast podcast. If you're looking for new country music for your playlist but don't know where to start, that's what we're here for! This week (3/25/2021) we broke down Read Southall Band's ' "Where We Belong", Charley Crockett's "I Can Help" and Matt Castillo's "Leaving Brownsville Tonight" along with many other poppers and toppers on the charts! To hear more from this weeks feat...

Mar 25, 202111 min

2. JON STORK "Rockytonk Radio Cowboy"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! In today's chat with Jon Stork, we talk about his roots in Beasley, TX, his quick rise to radio success and how he's continued to create chart topping music ever since! Find more from Jon Stork at www.jonstork.com Follow us on FB, Instagram and Twitter @texastoastpod Support the show...

Mar 23, 202128 min

1. COFFEY ANDERSON "Self-made Country Superstar"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Welcome to Texas Toast! On this very first episode, we dive in with Coffey Anderson on how he got his start, some cool opportunities he's had along the way and where he's going now. Coffey shares some amazing tips and tricks that he's figured out on his journey to becoming a self-made country music superstar. Follow us on socials @texastoastpod Find out more about Coffey Anderson at https://www.coffeyanderson.com Intro music: "The Ride" by Jon Stork...

Mar 16, 202132 min
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