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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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Episodes

TEXAS ON TAP: 10/1/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! This is a very special episode for us. We are very excited to share that as of this month, Texas Toast Podcast is entirely independent and we have SO MUCH amazing stuff in the works. As you may have seen, we just launched our brand new music industry breakdown series Bottoms Up earlier this week, we've got some events in the making and some of the best conversations we've had yet coming for you all very soon! Our Texas On Tap features this week incl...

Oct 01, 202131 min

30. BOTTOMS UP! Jenerayte Promotion on "Promoting a Song to Radio"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! One this very special first episode of our new music industry breakdown series, Jen and Ray Redding or JENERAYTE PROMOTION join us to explain the when, what, where, how and why of promoting a song to radio. Jen and Ray were so insightful and shared an intense amount of information with us about radio promotion. As we get further and further into this series over the next year, there might be some terms or phrases that you're not familiar with. Well,...

Sep 28, 202128 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 9/24/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! We're back! After a week off from Texas on Tap we had so much to catch up on. This weeks featured songs come from some of Texas's finest like Aaron Watson, Josh Ward, Joey Greer, Ariel Hutchins, David Adam Byrnes and Darris Morris Band! Make sure you're following our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist to hear each and every song we cover on this podcast! As always, you can support the show by telling a friend about us, Giving us a 5 star rating and revie...

Sep 24, 202125 min

29. Hunter Thomas "Texas Country's Next Superstar"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Hunter Thomas is Thirty Tigers newest artist, with a unique blend of Texas, Red Dirt and Roots music Hunter's career in country music is skyrocketing and we're so glad he's making himself at home on the Texas country scene. He joined us to talk about his new single, upcoming album, signing his deal and much more! Find Hunter's music, tour dates and merchandise at HERE Hear Hunter's latest hit single "Go For A Drive" + many other great Texas Toast fe...

Sep 21, 202122 min

Tropical Storm Nicholas

Send us a text and let us know what you think! No Texas on Tap this week. Miss Helen got hit pretty hard by the storm along the coast and is safe, but dealing with the aftermath. We'll be back stronger than ever next week! Support the show

Sep 17, 20211 min

28. THOM SHEPHERD "Writer of Redneck Yacht Club & Riding With Private Malone"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Thom Shepherd, a tenured Nashville songwriter and Texas Country music artist joins us today on the show. Thom is most well known for writing Redneck Yacht Club, Riding With Private Malone and a handful of other Texas Country #1 singles, but there's a whole lot more that Thom has to share with us including his newest radio single, plans for his upcoming album and even a 5th annual edition of his award winning music festival in Texas. Find Thom's musi...

Sep 14, 202129 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 9/10/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Each and every week we get together to talk new music and radio chart movement in Texas country music! This week's featured songs are by Randall King, Triston Marez & Braxton Keith, Brandon Alan, Natalie Rose and Landon Heights! Make sure you're following our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist to hear each and every song we cover on this podcast! As always, you can support the show by telling a friend about us, Giving us a 5 star rating and review on...

Sep 10, 202116 min

27. DAVID ADAM BYRNES "Finding his Tribe in Texas"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! This week on Texas Toast, Arkansas born singer-songwriter David Adam Byrnes joins us to talk about growing up in Little Rock, knowing Nashville was the goal since a child, and then getting to Nashville and realizing Texas was where he needed to be. This conversation with David goes to show that if you have a dream and you chase it, the path will lay itself out there for you. Find David's music, tour dates and merchandise HERE Hear Steve's latest hit...

Sep 07, 202135 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 9/3/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! On this week's Texas Country chart review, we had to honor of debuting a brand new song from Cody Jinks entitled "All It Cost Me Was Everything", along with new music from The Stateline Band, Tommy Alverson, Read Southall Band, Palmer Anthony, Garrett T Capps and Darbi Shaun! Make sure you're following our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist to hear each and every song we cover on this podcast! As always, you can support the show by telling a friend about...

Sep 03, 202116 min

26. STEVE ANTHONY "Texas Country/Gospel Chart Topping Singer"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Caldwell, Texas's Steve Anthony joins us today on Texas Toast! Steve has been playing guitar and singing since he was ten years old and started his first band at 15 so playing dancehalls, bars, and honkytonks is lifelong for Steve. His music career has taken him all over the United States and toured in South America. He gained notoriety as a songwriter while playing and singing with the group, Southern Comfort. Steve also toured with and played guit...

Aug 31, 202126 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 8/27/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! The Texas Tap is wide open and flowing this week! Our features include Left Arm Tan, John Swantner, Thomas Michael Riley, Colton Venner, Braydon Zink and William Beckmann. Make sure you're following our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist to hear each and every song we cover on this podcast! As always, you can support the show by telling a friend about us, Giving us a 5 star rating and review on on Apple Podcasts, Following us on Facebook or Twitter (@tex...

Aug 27, 202110 min

25. PAUL EASON of The Wilder Blue

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Paul Eason joins us on Texas Toast to talk about what it's like starting your own band vs joining another band as a "hired gun". Paul's solo career of 8 years came to a pause when he joined Kevin Fowler's band as the lead guitarist and now he's the lead guitarist and co-songwriter of the upcoming Texas Country band, The Wilder Blue. Find Paul's music, merchandise and tour dates HERE Hear The Wilder Blue's hit single "Palomino Gold" and many other gr...

Aug 24, 202123 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 8/20/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! The Texas tap never stops flowing! We talk new songs from Ryan Kolek, Jeremee Knipp, Joint Custody, Scott Haggard, Scotty Alexander and Andrew Severner on today's chart review. Make sure you're following our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist to hear each and every song we cover on this podcast! As always, you can support the show by telling a friend about us, Giving us a 5 star rating and review on on Apple Podcasts, Following us on Facebook or Twitter ...

Aug 20, 202113 min

24. TERRY MCBRIDE of McBride & The Ride

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Terry McBride joins us on the show today to talk about growing up in Texas and his musical surroundings, his unbelievable career in songwriting, taking a 20-year hiatus from the music business and offers a boat load of advice for those looking to do what he's done. Terry is a Texas legend and it was an honor to have him on Texas Toast! Find Terry's brand new album, merchandise and tour dates HERE Hear his latest single "She Showed Up" and many other...

Aug 17, 202136 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 8/13/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! This week we featured songs from some very promising up-and-comers like Taylor Tumlinson, Austin Upchurch, Huser Brother Band, Hunter Thomas and Kyle Kilgore, with a brand new heavy-hitter from Hayes Carll sprinkled in. Make sure you're following our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist to hear each and every song we cover on this podcast! As always, you can support the show by telling a friend about us, Giving us a 5 star rating and review on on Apple Pod...

Aug 13, 202115 min

23. CURTIS GRIMES "Thirteen #1's and his new self-titled album"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Curtis Grimes joins us from this road this week to talk about his brand new self-titled full length album. We dive into the details and stories behind a number of songs from this record, and also talk about his family life, his organization (Ten Finger Ministry) and how he stayed afloat during over the past year without music venues. Find Curtis's brand new album, merchandise and tour dates HERE Hear his latest single "Noah Built A Boat" and many ot...

Aug 10, 202128 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 8/6/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! This week on Texas On Tap, Helen and Kyle talk about new music from a handful of up-and-comers, plus one legendary duo! Our features this week include Bo Armstrong, Katy Mckenzie, 51 Junction, Kenneth Waters, Jason Custer Band and Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen. Make sure you're following our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist to hear each and every song we cover on this podcast! As always, you can support the show by telling a friend about us, Giving us ...

Aug 06, 202113 min

22. JAKE BUSH "If You Ever Get Lonely"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! It was so great meeting and chatting with Jake Bush this week on the show. Jake is still fresh in the Texas scene but already has THREE #1's under his belt and is gonna keep on truckin'! Check out our conversation with him the hear about the inspiration for these beautiful songs and how he's made such a name for himself in such a relatively short time. Find Jake's tour dates HERE Hear his latest single "If You Ever Get Lonely" and many other great T...

Aug 03, 202124 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 7/30/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! This week on Texas On Tap, we're covering charting singles from James Lann (ft Holly Tucker), Curtis Grimes, Jon Wolfe, Bri Bagwell, Chris Colston and The Western Express. Our industry breakdown series is upon us, so stay tuned for some incredible insider conversations with all of the different roles in the music biz! As always, you can support the show by telling a friend about us, Giving us a 5 star rating and review on on Apple Podcasts, Followin...

Jul 30, 202117 min

21. SUZANNE SANTO "Yard Sale"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Suzanna Santo, formerly of the duo Honey Honey, has grounded herself in Austin, TX following a world tour supporting Hozier and a COVID-lockdown. She joins us on Texas Toast to talk about making new roots in Texas and her upcoming sophomore album "Yard Sale" which releases August 27th. Find Suzanne's tour dates, music and merchandise HERE Hear her latest single "Save For Love" and many other great Texas Toast features on our TEXAS TOAST Spotify Play...

Jul 27, 202122 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 7/23/2021 "Weekly Texas Country Chart Recap"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! We've got a handful of poppers this week for you and a few toppers as well! We're talking singles from Kody West, Jacob Stelly, Tyler Halverson, Brandon McDermott Band, William Wallace and April N Smith. PLUS, Miss Helen and Producer Kyle meet in person for the first time ever! As always, you can support the show by telling a friend about us, Giving us a 5 star rating and review on on Apple Podcasts, Following us on Facebook or Twitter (@texastoastp...

Jul 23, 202114 min

20. RICH O'TOOLE "Seventeen to 17 Wild Horses"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Rich O'Toole joins us live from the streets of New York City (mid-apartment shopping) to talk about how and how he ended up in NYC, where he's been at lately with music, his brand new single "17 Wild Horses" and all kinds of stories from his years in Texas. Find Rich O'Toole tour dates, music and merchandise at https://www.richotoole.com/ Hear his latest single "17 Wild Horses" and many other great Texas Toast features on our TEXAS TOAST Spotify Pla...

Jul 20, 202123 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 7/16/2021 "Weekly Texas Country Chart Recap"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! We got ourselves a week full of drinkin' songs! Tune in to this weeks conversation to hear Helen and Kyle talk about new music from Scott Hayley, Ward Davis, Thom Shepherd, Grady Spencer& The Work, Hayden McBride and Mike & The Moonpies, plus mentions of Trey Gonzales, Aaron Lewis and new Corey Kent tune! As always, you can support the show by telling a friend about us, Giving us a 5 star rating and review on on Apple Podcasts, Following us ...

Jul 16, 202120 min

19. CHAD COOKE BAND "Senorita Sky"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Chad Cooke joins us on Texas Toast following the release of their newest single, "Senorita Sky" to talk about how he ended up in music after being laid off in the oil field, how he found his band mates, and how this perfect combination has landed them four #1's on Texas Country Radio as well as the longest charting single in Texas Regional Radio Report history! Find Chad Cooke Band tour dates, music and merchandise HERE As always, you can support Te...

Jul 13, 202124 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 7/9/2021 "Texas Country Radio Recap"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Things are finally picking up in the entertainment industry, in radio and booking! This weeks features include singles from Johnny Woods, Mark Winston Kirk, Holt Jones, Prophets and Outlaws and Randall King! As always, you can support the show by telling a friend about us, Giving us a 5 star rating and review on on Apple Podcasts, Following us on Facebook or Twitter (@texastoastpod) and liking/sharing our posts or if you're feeling extra generous yo...

Jul 09, 202118 min

18. CARSON JEFFREY "Rodeoin' by day, Entertaining by night"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! What a pleasure it was to have Carson on Texas Toast! He is yet another hard hitting, rodeoin', ranchin', Texas country boy who somehow recognized his talent of songwriting in his formative years, and we are so so thankful for that! Find Carson's music and tour dates 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 via PayPal, or simply tell...

Jul 06, 202122 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 7/2/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Miss Helen and Producer Kyle are talking music from Brendyn Kyle, Mark Powell, Creed Fisher, Jason Eady, Cody Johnson and Kolby Cooper this week, with a mention of Jenn Ford. Our goal is to share all the best new Texas music with your guys (our Brew Crew) so if there's anyone we're missing, please please please let us know! As always, you can support the show by telling a friend about us, Giving us a 5 star rating and review on on Apple Podcasts, Fo...

Jul 02, 202119 min

17. JERROD NEIMANN "National Country Star w/ near-Texas roots"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Jerrod Neimann is a legend in the world of Country Music and he joins us on Texas Toast today to share his love for the state of Texas, his newfound passion of Steel Guitar and many hilarious and encouraging stories of his experience in the industry. Stay up to date with Jerrod's music and tour dates 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 d...

Jun 29, 202129 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 6/25/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! The tunes are flowing in Texas this summer! Make sure you're following the TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist if you're loving the show. Radio singles from Jesse Raub Jr, Rodell Duff, Jaden Hamilton, Ben McPeak, Chad Cooke Band and The Wilder Blue on tap this week. As always, you can support the show by telling a friend about us, Giving us a 5 star rating and review on on Apple Podcasts, Following us on Facebook or Twitter (@texastoastpod) and liking/sha...

Jun 25, 202121 min

16. ARIEL HUTCHINS "Debut Single Hit #1 on Texas Radio"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Ariel Hutchins is a new Texas country singer who has hit the ground RUNNING in the 2020 and 2021. Her very first song hit #1 on the Texas Country music charts. Learn about her most recent release, her personal life and how she's ended up where she's at on Texas Toast this week! Keep up Ariel and her tour dates HERE You can support us by following us on social medias (@texastoastpod), giving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, subscribing on YouTube, ...

Jun 22, 202119 min
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