Willy Braun

Last year Reckless Kelly won a Grammy, not bad for the independent county / rock band based in Austin. Last week front man Willy Braun called in to the show and here's what we learned:

Today (March 3) is Reckless Kelly front man Willy Braun's birthday. Eleven albums, two Grammy nominations (one win) and well over a decade of touring Willy, an Idaho native, and the boys have cemented their spot among Texas' elite.

It's coming to a city far from you, unless you're reading this on the West Coast, but regardless is awesome. The guys should look into adding some Texas and Oklahoma dates. Cody Canada, Willy Braun and Cody Braun have announced their intention to collectively take their bands on the road for the first ever Livers of Steel Tour.

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.

Wade Bowen is all set to host his 15th annual "Wade Bowen Classic" and Music Festival today. This year a portion of proceeds raised will go directly to the victims of the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas -- and now you can stream the entire concert on your computer.