When it comes to the Houston Rodeo, country may pay the bills — but rock stars have burned the paint off the rafters. Inside NRG Stadium (and the old Astrodome before it), these seven shows didn’t just play. They detonated. Elvis Presley – 1970The King in a rhinestone jumpsuit at the Houston Livestock Show and […]
If you’re a red-blooded, fire-loving, Saturday-afternoon kind of man, brisket isn’t just dinner, it’s a declaration. The perfect beef brisket? That’s backyard legend status. First rule: buy the right cut. Go with a full packer brisket, 12–15 pounds, USDA Choice or Prime. You want that thick flat and fatty point together. Don’t fear the fat, […]
THE HIGHS: OUTLAW KING Waylon didn’t just sing country, he rebelled against it. In the early ’70s, he flipped Nashville the bird and helped create the “Outlaw Country” movement alongside Willie Nelson. Albums like Honky Tonk Heroes and Dreaming My Dreams made him a hero to guys who liked their music loud, their whiskey strong […]
The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum has revealed its Class of 2026, and it’s a lineup that spans generations of legendary music. Country fans have plenty to celebrate this year. Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, and acclaimed producer Dann Huff are all headed into the Hall, recognizing their lasting impact on country music and beyond. […]