I'M BACK!!!

First off... HUGE Congratulations and CountryBlessings to Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit as well as Rhonda Vincent & the Rage last night at the Grammy's. WOW! What an amazing night for country music!

First off, Chris Stapleton:

Best Country Album - From A Room Vol. 1

Best Country Solo Performance - Either Way

Best Country Song - Broken Halos

Jason Isbell:

Best Americana Album - Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit - The Nashville Sound

Rhonda Vincent:

Best Bluegrass Album - Rhonda Vincent & the Rage - In Concert Vol. 1

I am so happy to be putting this blog back together. Of all the things I'm involved in, this blog and the items I include here are what I've missed the most. I'll need a couple weeks to get reviews and interviews up and running but The Party List will launch on Thursday. 

My husband is home so I'm dividing my work/ hubby hours but he understands I have to get business rolling if there's any plan of him retiring in five years. 

In the meantime, I'd love to hear who you'd love for me to showcase this year? 

Country Blessings!

AND THE WINNER IS.......

First off I want to thank those of you who kept me in the loop on twitter yesterday. And to my buddy Pauline Reese for stopping in and leaving a comment Friday evening. You're the best, lady!

So here's what you all have been waiting for:

Vocal Duo/ Group:
2-bit Palamino

Make Vocalist:
Mark Allan Atwood

Female Vocalist:
Ashlee Rose

Rising Star:
Parker Heights

Live Band of the Year:
Jason Helms Band

Musician of the Year:
Mark LaFon

Producer of the Year:
Jesse Sims

Broadcast Radio Station of the Year

Disc Jocky of the Year:
Roark Smith - KPFT- Houston

Song of the Year:
A Texan's Prayer - Robby White

Singer/ Songwriter of the Year:
Matt Harlan

Record of the Year:
Just Getting Started - Pauline Reese

Album of the Year:
Tired Eyes - The Washers

Cover of the Year:
Missing You - Smythe & Taylor

Entertainer of the Year:
Joe "King" Carrasco

Founders Awards presented throughout the evening included:

Historical Significance - Joe "King" Carrasco

Artist Excellence - Leyla Fences

Artist Excellence - Mike Amabile

Artist Excellence - The Bigsbys

My Texan - Gus Samuelson

Palmwood - Bruno Michel

Musical Event of the Year - Harestock 5

Lifetime Achievement - Wrecks Bell

Lifetime Achievement - Shake Russel

Whether you appeared in as a nominee, won in any particular category or just do what you do night in and night out... you are THE BEST IN TEXAS in this journalists opinion. 

Country Blessings for another Stellar year!