Why Texas Country Music Is So Special

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 New merch: http://gradywsmith.bigcartel.com More links: Patreon:   / gradywsmith   Subreddit:   / countrymusicstuff   TikTok:   / gradywsmith   Instagram:   / gradywsmith   Facebook:   / gradysmithwriter   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5SB...