Today's video is all about the Texas country music scene, which is alive and THRIVING thanks to artists like Cody Johnson, Aaron Watson, Flatland Cavalry, Jamie Lin Wilson, Koe Wetzel, and so many others. Plus, there are acts like the Turnpike Troubadours and Cody Canada and the Departed from the Red Dirt scene that get included in this world where touring is huge, rodeos are a way of life, and people just wanna dance at Gruene Hall!
00:00 Intro
01:55 - The State of Texas (A Point of Pride and Setting)
03:34 - The Live Music Experience
06:24 - Rodeo Culture
09:44 - Texas Absorbs Oklahoma & Red Dirt
11:13 - Independent Artistry & Outlaw Attitude
13:32 - Exemplary Songwriting
15:18 - Up & Coming Texas Acts
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