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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: 1/14/2022 "What's New In Texas Country"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! The first radio charts of 2022 are in and daaaang is there so much good stuff already! This week's features include Kerosene Drifters, Luke Laprade, Chris Crisp, Palmer Anthony & Graycie York, Joey Greer, Walt Wilkins and our young artist spotlight of the week, Hayden Hilliard! Find all of our podcast episodes in audio or video format at www.texastoastpodcast.com and every single song we've mentioned on the show in our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playl...

Jan 14, 202232 min

45. PAYTON HOWIE "Finding Roots in Texas & Never Going Home!"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! We had to pleasure to chat with upcoming singer/songwriter, Payton Howie towards the end of 2021 and we got into everything from her roots in California, her first concert experience, finding her own lane in songwriting and now playing shows around the country! Be on the look out for Payton's new single "Country Before Me" on January 21st! Find Payton's music, tour dates and merchandise HERE Hear her latest single "Never Go Home" + many other great ...

Jan 11, 202218 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 1/7/2022 "What's New In Texas Country"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! It's so good to be back and rolling with some new country songs this week! Our features to kick of the new year come from Savannah Rae, Jesse Daniel, The Ransom Brothers, Corey Kent, Tyler Halverson, Casey Donahew and with a brand new segment on the show we listen to a brand new single from upcoming artist, Jackson Reddy! Go ahead and give our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist a follow to hear each and every song we cover on this podcast and to have the...

Jan 07, 202225 min

44. BOTTOMS UP! "A Day in the life of a Radio Programmer with CORLISS"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! This week's conversation is a part of our BOTTOMS UP! (music industry insider) series and couldn't have been more informative! As you know by now, Miss Helen's previous career was in country radio and it was a privilege to have Corliss, programmer and personality at Maverick 100.9 in College Station (and sooo much more) on to talk about what it's like to work in radio. As we get further into this series, there may be terms or phrases that you're not...

Jan 04, 202233 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 2021 Year-End Recap!

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Happy News Years to all of you and we're so thankful to have you on this journey. We're only going up from here in 2022! In today's episode we touch on some of favorite releases from the year including our unanimous favorite song from 2021, Senorita Sky by Chad Cooke Band, and many other extreme successes among fans and Texas radio charts! Find more info on the show and Texas Country Music at www.texastoastpodcast.com and if you're loving the conten...

Dec 31, 202119 min

43. CLAY HOLLIS "TCMA Emerging Artist of the Year 2021!"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Quite possibly one of our most exciting conversations so far today with Clay Hollis! We get into everything from his passion for off-shore fishing, developing his songwriting craft and his already long and acclaimed Texas country radio track record! Find Clay's music, tour dates and merchandise HERE Hear his latest #1 single "Anybody Lovin' You Lately" + many other great Texas Toast features on our TEXAS TOAST Spotify Playlist HERE You can support T...

Dec 28, 202140 min

TEXAS ON TAP: Christmas Edition 2021

Send us a text and let us know what you think! This week we wanted to take the opportunity to tell y'all about some of our favorite Christmas music, traditions and obviously got off on a few tangents... but what else is new? We love you guys and thank you so much for sticking around this year! Find more info on the show and Texas Country Music at www.texastoastpodcast.com and if you're loving the content we're bringing to you, please consider contributing to help keep this train a rollin'. Cheer...

Dec 24, 202120 min

42. Christmas Special w/ SARAH HOBBS & BRI BAGWELL!

Send us a text and let us know what you think! We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate this time of year than to have a catch with some of our favorite people on earth about their holiday traditions and more! We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and are so excited to keep this thing going into 2022! This episode was a bit more visual than usual, so you can find the full video on our YouTube channel HERE Hear Bri & Sarah's song "Whiskey Christmas" HERE Support the show...

Dec 21, 202120 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 12/17/2021 "Texas Country Radio Update"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Slow season, schmow season! Texas on tap doesn't stop! New music this week from Randall King, Josh Meloy, Cooper Mohrmann, Kenny Orts, Tanner Sparks & Bubba T! Go ahead and give our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist a follow to hear each and every song we cover on this podcast and to have the best playlist in Texas Country readily available to throw on at the BBQ, Family Party or on the boat! Texas Toast is entirely independent and just Miss Helen &...

Dec 17, 202124 min

41. ZACH NEIL "Emerging Artist of the year Nominee"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Zach Neil, native Canadian and new friend of the show, joins us this week to share his story of ending up in Nashville and eventually finding a more natural fit in Texas, along with his radio single success so far and getting back in the saddle with shows and new music following the COVID year! Find Zach's music, tour dates and merchandise HERE Hear his latest single "Half Bad" + many other great Texas Toast features on our TEXAS TOAST Spotify Playl...

Dec 14, 202124 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 12/10/2021 "Texas Country Radio Update"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Back in the tap room on this beautiful Friday, as always, with new radio singles from Lane Smith, Larissa Boyd, Josh Grider, Sundance Head, Creed Fisher & Marshall! Go ahead and give our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist a follow to hear each and every song we cover on this podcast and to have the best playlist in Texas Country readily available to throw on at the BBQ, Family Party or on the boat! Texas Toast is entirely independent and just Miss He...

Dec 10, 202125 min

40. NATE BURNHAM "2021 Songwriter of The Year Nominee"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Our new best pal Nate Burnham is our guest this week and we get to talk about everything from his Houston roots and landing back in Texas after years of travel, never thinking he'd be playing music full time, and even what kind of a taco he'd be if he was one. Find Nate's music, tour dates and merchandise HERE Hear his new single "I Got Game" + many other great Texas Toast features on our TEXAS TOAST Spotify Playlist HERE You can support Texas Toast...

Dec 07, 202138 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 12/3/2021 "Texas Country Radio Update"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! We're back, and we missed y'all! This week the tap room is full of heavy hitters with new music from Matt Castillo, Morgan Ashley, Teague Brothers Band, The Western Express, Jacob Stelly and Garrett Bradford. Go ahead and give our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist a follow to hear each and every song we cover on this podcast and to have the best playlist in Texas Country readily available to throw on at the BBQ, Family Party or on the boat! Texas Toast ...

Dec 03, 202124 min

39. BOTTOMS UP! "Music Licensing with Barry Coffing"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Barry Coffing, CEO of musicsupervisor.com joined us on this month's episode of BOTTOMS UP! to breakdown the how, when and why of music licensing. We also get into heavy detail about music publishing as well as songwriting tips for those trying to get into the world of licensing for movies and television! As we get further into this series over the next year, there may be terms or phrases that you're not familiar with... and that's why were here! Not...

Nov 30, 202129 min

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Short and sweet from Miss Helen and Producer Kyle this week. We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and have a wonderful holiday season ahead filled with great Texas country music! Support the show

Nov 26, 20214 min

38. JON RANDALL "Iconic Country/Bluegrass Songwriter & Producer"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! It was such a privilege talking with Jon Randall on this week's podcast about everything he's been through since making the move from small town Texas to big city Nashville right out of High School. Jon is best known for his production work on songs for Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Pat Green and so on. He is also the co-writer of "Whiskey Lullaby" and many other beautiful songs AND he's released two records of his own just this year. His first ...

Nov 23, 202129 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 11/19/2021 "Texas Country Radio Update"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! The Taproom is open, come on in! The week's featured songs come from Wade Bowen, Cody Jinks, Braxton Keith, Cameron Wrinkle, Austin English and Nate Burnham! Go ahead and give our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist a follow to hear each and every song we cover on this podcast and to have the best playlist in Texas Country readily available to throw on at the BBQ, Family Party or on the boat! Texas Toast is entirely independent and just Miss Helen & P...

Nov 19, 202121 min

37. LIVE from the Red Carpet @ 2021 Texas Country Music Awards!!

Send us a text and let us know what you think! What an unbelievable night we had at Billy Bob's in Forth Worth for this year's Texas Country Music Awards seeing so many of the friends we've made over the past year and making so many new ones as well! We got to chat with so many different artists and other industry folks on the red carpet and captured it all for you to experience as well! Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners! HUGE thanks to the Texas Country Music Association for in...

Nov 16, 202135 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 11/12/2021 "Texas Country Radio Update"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Some new Texas brews are being added to the tap this week, with songs from The Band Laredo, Carson Jeffrey, Presley Drake, Sarah Hobbs, The Stateline Band and Will Carter! We'll be at the Texas Country Music Awards this weekend talking to a ton of our friends so tune in on Tuesday for a TCMA Recap episode! Go ahead and give our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist a follow to hear each and every song we cover on this podcast and to have the best playlist i...

Nov 12, 202117 min

36. HAYDEN HADDOCK "Wind It Down"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Upcoming Texas country star joined us this week to talk about his newest radio single "Wind It Down" but we get into it all from being a shy kid growing up, to studying and developing his craft at Texas A&M and then linking up with Trent Willmon and seeing his opportunities in music open up! Find Hayden's music, tour dates and merchandise HERE Hear his new single "Wind It Down" + many other great Texas Toast features on our TEXAS TOAST Spotify P...

Nov 09, 202130 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 11/5/2021 "Texas Country Radio Update"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! The weather is finally cooling down a bit here in Texas so we've got a nice selection of fall, spooky szn, and vibey songs to talk about! We cover new music from Kaitlin Butts, Palmer Anthony, Colton Venner, William Wallace, Randy Rogers Band & Jamie Richards on this week's Texas On Tap! Go ahead and give our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist a follow to hear each and every song we cover on this podcast and to have the best playlist in Texas Country...

Nov 05, 202122 min

35. KYLE PARK "Honkytonk 101 with a Texas Country Legend"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! You've all been waiting and the time is finally here! Kyle Park hopped on a Zoom call to chat with Miss Helen about his newest radio single "Rewind", what country music is all about, his legacy, new sides projects and much more! Find Kyle's music, tour dates and merchandise HERE Hear his recent #1 single "Rewind" + many other great Texas Toast features on our TEXAS TOAST Spotify Playlist HERE You can support Texas Toast by following us on social med...

Nov 02, 202130 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 10/29/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! The kegs are here and they're red, white & blue! This week's features include Kayla Ray, Dalton Domino, Corey Kent, Robert Ray, Jake Ward and Kin Faux ft Terry McBride. Go ahead and give our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist a follow to hear each and every song we cover on this podcast and to have the best playlist in Texas Country readily available to throw on at the BBQ, Family Party or on the boat! As you may have heard, Texas Toast just went ent...

Oct 29, 202122 min

34. KATE WATSON: Choosing Forgiveness... With A Side of Sass

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Kate Watson brought the ENERGY on this week's episode of Texas Toast. It was such a pleasure having this amazing young talent on the show to share her story. She is only 21 but has already experienced so much in her life that you'd never know it! Find Kate's music, tour dates and merchandise HERE Hear her new single "Red Lipstick and a Cowboy Hat" + many other great Texas Toast features on our TEXAS TOAST Spotify Playlist HERE You can support Texas ...

Oct 26, 202121 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 10/22/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Miss Helen and Producer Kyle are behind the bar, just like every Friday to discuss all the new Texas tunes pouring out of the tap and climbing up the charts. This week we're talking music from Jarrod Birmingham, Luke Christenson, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Graycie York, Logan Samford and Kolton Moore & The Clever Few. Go ahead and give our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist a follow to hear each and every song we cover on this podcast and to ...

Oct 22, 202120 min

33. DALLAS BURROW: County Fairs, Texas Blues Heritage & The Cherokee Medicine Man

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Dallas Burrow joins Texas Toast this week to promote his brand new sophomore, Self-Titled album and it's our longest conversation yet which, as y'all know, means it's a juicy one! You've honestly just gotta listen for yourself because there is no simple way to describe the events that have landed Dallas Burrow where he is now... but something's definitely in the water. Find Dallas' music, tour dates and merchandise HERE Hear his hit single "Born Dow...

Oct 19, 202137 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 10/15/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Are you guys just loving all the new Texas tunes? I'm thinking we might open up a brewery and name all the beers after Texas country artists. Who's on board? This week we've got songs from Kat Hasty, Giovannie & The Hired Guns, Hayden Haddock, Brandi Behlen, Jade Marie Patek and Jon Randall! Go ahead and give our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist a follow to hear each and every song we cover on this podcast and to have the best playlist in Texas Cou...

Oct 15, 202123 min

32. BOTTOMS UP! Rosewood Studios on "Recording Your Music Comfortably"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Drew Hall and Kerry West of Rosewood Studios joined us on this months episode of BOTTOMS UP! Rosewood has been a staple of Texas Country music and beyond since the 1990's recording hit albums for artists like Tracy Byrd, Aaron Watson, Jake Worthington, Josh Ward and many many more. In the episode we discuss the purpose the recording studio and how to eliminate nerves when deciding to go in and cut a song for the first time. As we get further and fur...

Oct 12, 202124 min

TEXAS ON TAP: 10/8/2021 "Texas Country Chart Review"

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Another stacked week of Texas Country for y'all! We're reviewing new songs from Mike Ryan, Chris Roberts, Jon Hope, Cody Hibbard, Rob Baird and Tanner Usrey on this week's Texas on Tap + covering all three Texas Radio charts Top 5 and new bubbling singles! 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 s...

Oct 08, 202117 min

31. LANDON HEIGHTS: Debut album out now!

Send us a text and let us know what you think! Landon Heights is one of our recent favorites in the Texas country scene, with his debut self-titled album hot off the press. Landon tells us the stories behind many of his songs, how he found himself wrapped up in Texas country music, why he started writing it and much more. Find Landon's music, tour dates and merchandise at HERE Hear Hunter's latest hit single "Jamie" + many other great Texas Toast features on our TEXAS TOAST Spotify Playlist HERE...

Oct 05, 202126 min
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