Heart of Texas Country Music Festival: Shows All Week and Weekend

It’s not too late to two-step your way over to the 28th annual Heart of Texas Country Music Festival in Brady. There are a number of shows to choose from all week long and on Saturday. The Heart of Texas Country Music Association grew from the Hillbilly Hits Fan Club, a group established to promote the Hillbilly Hits Radio show aired in Brady, the festival website says.

The association, which has 850 members, promotes the Mason and Llano Country Opry shows at the Odeon and Lan-Tex Theaters. It has sponsored an assortment of country music entertainers at those venues, including Ray Price, Gene Watson, Kitty Wells, John Conlee, Freddie Hart, the Geezinslaws, Jean Shepard, and more. According to their website, the group also plans various trips to Branson and Nashville and operates Heart of Texas Records with projects currently by Leona Williams, Floyd Tillman, Justin Trevino, Frankie Miller, Darrell McCall, Pretty Miss Norma Jean, and Curtis Potter.

The Lineup 

Photo: Flickr/Jamiecat

• Wednesday, March 22 will include the Steel Guitar Showcase at noon and a 6 p.m. Jam Session With Roger & Sharon Kenaston. Both events are at the at Heart of Texas Events Center and admission is free.
• Thursday, March 23 features Jake Hooker & The Outsiders And Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys at 8 p.m. at the Brady Civic Center. Tickets are $21.
• Friday, March 24 will offer Darrell McCall & Friends Golf Tournament at Brady Golf Course at 9 a.m. and Johnny Bush with Justin Trevino and Amber Digby at 8 p.m. at the Brady Civic Center. Tickets are $21.
• Saturday, March 25 will feature Tommy Horton & Angie Bain At The Heart of Texas Country Music Museum at 10 a.m., admission price requested is a donation. The Heart of Texas Concert Featuring Johnny Rodriguez, Darrell McCall, Tony Booth, Amber Digby, Norma Jean, Landon Dodd, Dottsy, Rance Norton & Dallas Wayne will be at 2 p.m. at the Brady Civic Center. Tickets are $21. The Heart of Texas Dance Featuring Johnny Rodriguez, Darrell McCall, Tony Booth, Amber Digby, Landon Dodd, Dottsy, Rance Norton & Dallas Wayne will be at 8 p.m. at the Brady Civic Center with a ticket price of $21.

Where to Stay 

Photo: Facebook/Jake Hooker and the Outsiders

Event officials highly suggest attendees book hotel rooms ahead of time to guarantee a place to stay in Brady. According to their website, nearby hotels include Best Western (325) 597-3997, Holiday Inn Express (325) 597-1800, Sunset Inn (325) 597-0789, and the Gold Key Inn (325) 597-2185. Make sure to tell the hotel staff that you’re in town for the Country Music Festival, as most have a special rate for attendees. While in Brady, make sure to check out The Heart of Texas Country Music Museum, which contains items from over 75 country music entertainers, including Patsy Cline, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Hank Thompson, and even Jim Reeves’ 1956 tour bus.