Brian Keane

This week new daddy, Adam Hood’s, “Hell of a Fight,” is our RTX Sunday Video. Hood co-wrote this song with former Pistol Annie, Ashley Monroe. As a matter of fact Adam’s been doing quite a bit of co-writing and song swapping the last couple years — his song “Front Porch Thang” was covered by Little Big Town, and can be found on their album Tornado...

One of Texas' most respected bands is turning 10, and you're invited to celebrate. The guys will have anniversary shows at McGonigel's Mucky Duck in Houston, Granada Theater in Dallas, and Historic Scoot Inn in Austin. Supporting the Heathens on the run are Colin Brooks, John Chipman, Wesley Geiger, The Trishas and Brian Keane...

It's true. I am a long time fan-girl of the Texas-Red Dirt Music scene. As such I can personally say how much I LOVE and appreciate when artists let us in to their lives and careers through their social media accounts. As opposed to just Tweeting to remind us when and where they can buy their merch and tickets.

A brand new "Scenelebrity" baby made his world debut over the long Memorial Day weekend. This after making his Mom and Dad, the uber-talented power couple of Brian Keane and Rachel Loy Keane, wait 13 days past his due date.

This week Wade Bowen looks to hang onto the top spot, but to do it he'll have to hold off Brian Keane, Pat Green and Stoney LaRue. Can one of them beat out Wade, or will When I Woke Up Today hang on to the top spot for a second week? Let’s find out.

Brian Keane has a knack for storytelling in his songwriting. The small-town kid that has something to say, kinda storytelling: "Combine undeniable honesty with a sharp wit on-stage, a lyrical gift beyond his years, a badass band, and the courage to say exactly how he feels to anyone, anywhere and you have Brian Keane: A hardworking storyteller and a true artist...

Last week Brian Keane stopped by the big show. His new album, "Coming Home," is out now -- and it's good, y'all. While he was here, Keane offered a lil insight to the songs on the new album, then he gave us an exclusive first listen to a few tracks.

With his uncanny ability to write songs that appeal to regular folks coupled with the success of his previous album "90 Miles an Hour," Brian Keane has become one of Texas music's favorite songwriters. And he's taken his craft to the next level with the release of "Coming Home."

This Wednesday (Jan. 22) I am back spinning all the best Texas and Red Dirt Music you can possibly dance to, in a single night at Cowboy's in Tyler. In fact, if you haven't heard you can join me every other Wednesday at Cowboy’s spinnin’ your favorites — and it’s just a $5 cover (21 and over).

Rita Ballou joins Radio Texas, LIVE! each week to keep us up to date on all the 'Dirt' in the Texas and Red Dirt Music scene. Here's what she brought us this week.