Thank you LUBBOCK!!!

KSSL Radio and the Cactus Theater

for hosting and presenting the

CMA of Texas AUDITIONS 

It was a very exciting Sunday afternoon on November 18th, 2018, as 14 outstanding Lubbock and vicinity musicians took the stage and performed to an audience of approximately 150 music loving fans, family and friends! And when the ballots were received after the show, 131 of the audience had taken time to score the performers. 

The ballot is now a very valuable tool for the CMA of Texas as well as for the artist/performer. Each can see where they are strong and where improvements may be needed. Each artist now becomes part of the list of potential award nominees and award winners in the upcoming Awards Show in October 2019.

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In a FIRST EVER EVENT,  14 Lubbock area musicians will perform their original tunes before the CMA (Country Music Association) of Texas Directors. This opportunity allows the musicians to present themselves for consideration in the selection process for the next round of awards for 2019.

As part of the decision making process, the audience will be scoring the performers via a ballot, which allows the CMA of Texas to have that very important input from their fan base of friends and family. 

The performers are: Kelly Hastey, Barry Moffitt, Jordan Robert Kirk, Mary Beth Ashburn, Vigilante Road, Steve Burrus, Craig Elliott, Will Weathersby, Kathryn McLemore, Gary Nix Band, Jason Nutt, Steve Griggs, John Hedrick, and Heath Stewart and his Spur 327 Band.

Please, support these very deserving artist/musicians!!! Attend the show and cheer them on to new heights. 

 TICKETS for the event are $15 each, and may be purchased online at www.cactustheater.com, or by calling the box office at 806-762-3233. (May also drop by the box office Monday-Friday, 3:30-5:30 and purchase tickets.)  Important note here - purchase the tickets in advance of Sunday's show in order to get a seat! And 1/2 of the ticket price goes to support the CMA of Texas. Thank you in advance!!!

And THANK YOU KSSL and CACTUS THEATER for making all of this happen!!!

 2019 CMA of Texas Awards

and

CMA of Texas "Choice Awards"

       Wednesday, October 24, 2018 / Mo's Place in Katy, TX

$50 Premier Reserved / $25 General Admission / $30 Door

 We will be showing off and acknowledging the outstanding movie "Honky Tonk Heaven: The Legend of the Broken Spoke" with the TOP OF TEXAS Award. Mr. James White, owner of the Broken Spoke in Austin, TX, with be making a special appearance along with Wild Blue Yonder Film producer, Brenda Greene Mitchell. 

www.brokenspokefilm.com



As a short note of explanation...the CMA of Texas is not a new association. It began back in the 70's when James White (owner of the Broken Spoke in Austin, TX) and his friend and radio personality, Bud Fisher, began to hold recognition events at the Broken Spoke. In 2013, the CMA of Texas took on official status with the State of Texas as a non-profit, expanding its reach with only one purpose in mind - to be a support tool of the independent artist who deserves recognition and encouragement to continue his/her artistic endeavor.

This year's Award Gala is our 5th one to be held here in the Houston area. Mo's Place is the official hosting site for this annual event.