Flaco Jiménez

Flaco Jiménez

Leonardo “Flaco” Jimenez is an iconic American accordionist, vocalist, and songwriter from San Antonio, Texas. He is renowned for popularizing Tex-Mex and conjunto music globally. Jimenez began his musical journey at seven, performing with his famed father, Santiago...
Tanya Tucker

Tanya Tucker

Outlaws. Movie stars. Washed out rodeo cowboys. Songwriters. Fashion designers. Guitar pickers. Real people. Late-night denizens. Superbowl Half-Time shows. Studio 54. Honky Tonks. Sedona. The Opry. Austin. Music City. New York City. Madison Square Garden and Carnegie...
Marcia Ball

Marcia Ball

“50 years have passed in a flash,” says pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball of her long and storied career. Ball, the 2018 Texas State Musician Of The Year, has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse party every...
Gary Keller

Gary Keller

Our 2022 recipient of the Texas Music Legend Award goes to Gary Keller, chairman of kwx, the holding company of Keller Williams (KW), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count. An integrated home experience company, kwx unites KW’s ecosystem of...
B.J. THOMAS

B.J. THOMAS

Thomas, a native Houstonian, has found a unique way to celebrate an incredible half a century in music and some 47 years since his first gold-selling hit. The singer, a five-time Grammy and two-time Dove Award-winner, has sold more than 70 million records and is...
Bobbie Nelson

Bobbie Nelson

A familiar cadence resonating from a well-worn “Trigger” has long served as the official notice: the Willie Nelson and Family are in the building. The signature open begins with Willie alone, and crescendos with the addition – note by note – of each member...