FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES

WINNERS IN THE

2026 TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC “INDUSTRY AWARDS”

 

27 Awards Presented to Top Industry Professionals During Exclusive Event at Rhinestone Saloon in the Fort Worth Stockyards

 

FORT WORTH, TX (July 24, 2026) The Texas Country Music Association announced today the Winners in the 2026 Texas Country Music Industry Awards as presented at the event which took place on July 23 at Rhinestone Saloon in the Fort Worth Stockyards.

 

The Texas Country Music Industry Awards was presented by the Texas Country Music Association and included award categories that are not represented in the annual Texas Country Music Awards.

 

Sponsoring the 2026 event were Rhinestone Saloon, Get Joe Entertainment, Steve Anthony, Grady Keenan, Tristan Roberson, Will Carter Band, North Texas Rehabilitation Center and Texas Ranch Roundup. Media Sponsors were Texas Country Network and their host Zakk United.

 

“The Texas Country Music ‘Industry Awards’ is to recognize those that work alongside the artists to make a powerful and effective impact on today’s Texas music scene.  There are so many moving parts to making music that the general public hears on radio, streaming outlets and live shows. These are individuals and businesses that TCMA, as the only trade organization and primary advocate for the Texas Country Music industry, must honor.” says TCMA Executive Vice President Richard Wilson.

 

TCMA President Linda Wilson adds, “This is an incredibly unique and special awards event since it’s voted on only by the nominees’ peers -- TCMA Members and other verifiable Texas Country Music industry stakeholders. It’s our goal to let these individuals and entities who are often out of sight from the public know that the industry and the artists are paying attention – and grateful.”

 

The nomination round took place between December 15, 2025, and February 28, 2026. The top 5 Finalists in each award category were announced and went to final round voting between March 15, 2026 through April 30, 2026.

 

The event was held at the fabulous Rhinestone Saloon in the Fort Worth Stockyards. “What a great venue! The entire team at Rhinestone was absolutely amazing. The official preparty for the annual Texas Country Music Awards, is always held at Rhinestone Saloon and we can’t wait to come back for that on November 7.” says Linda Wilson.  She adds “This year we will bring the Texas Country Music Awards After-Party to Rhinestone right after the awards conclusion on November 8^th.”

 

Performing at the event were Steve Anthony, James Cook, David Brown, Tiona Campbell, Jason Custer, and Month Dawson.  The Clay Hollis Band played afterward.

 

The 2026 Texas Country Music Industry Awards Winners are:

 

Industry Professional of the Year

Len Snow (Get Joe Entertainment)

 

Artist or Industry Professional Spouse, Partner or Significant Other of the Year

Shayla Corn (Jeremy Pool-Rhinestone Saloon)

 

Artist Manager of the Year

Natalie Roberson (Tristan Roberson)

 

Tour Manager of the Year

Mike Pool (Josh Weathers)

 

All Around Musician of the Year

Scotty Alexander

 

Radio Promoter of the Year

Dusty Moats (Powerhouse Promotions)

 

Podcast of the Year

The Ranch Sitdown (Shayne Hollinger)

 

Record Producer of the Year

Drew Hall (Rosewood Studios)

 

Recording Studio of the Year

Fort Worth Sound (Fort Worth, Bart Crow Owner)

 

Music Festival of the Year

Larry Joe Talor’s Music Festival (Stephenville)

 

Charitable Music Event of the Year

Harmonies for Heroes (Trig44 Entertainment)

 

Music Video of the Year

Gotta Have It (Josh Weathers)

 

Booking Agent of the Year

Holly Grant (Grant Entertainment)

 

Talent Buyer of the Year (Venue or Festival)

Alexis Wilson (Gruene Hall)

 

Radio Broadcast Team or Individual Personality of the Year

Erin Wilde (Hank FM Fort Worth)

 

Radio Program Director of the Year

Buzz Russell (KNES Texas 99 – Fairfield)

 

Texas Country Syndicated Radio Show of the Year

Ship Show (Tim Shipman)

 

Texas Country Digital or Print Media Outlet of the Year

Texas Country Network (Zakk United-President of Content and Programming)

 

Social Media Manager of the Year

Michelle Watterson (KNES Texas 99 – Fairfield)

 

Publicist of the Year

Amy Johnson (Top Shelf Talent)

 

Live Sound Engineer of the Year (Venue, Company, or Touring)

Jimmy Davidson (Texas Stage)

 

Live Music Venue Owner or Manager

Jenny Latham (Rhinestone Saloon)

 

Photographer of the Year

Greg Roach (Greg Roach Photography)

 

Videographer of the Year

Trenton Johnson (613 Media)

 

Band Merchandise of the Year

Billie Jo

 

Single or Album Cover Graphics of the Year

Shawnessy Ransom (Weatherboy – Payton Riley)

 

 

The 2027 Texas Country Industry Awards nominations, voting, date, and location will be announced after the 2026 Texas Country Music Awards taking place on November 8, at Billy Bob’s Texas in the Fort Worth Stockyards.

 

For more information on the Texas Country Music Association, visit www.texascountrymusic.org or email tcma@texascountrymusicassociation.org.

 

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