The Road Less Traveled

Shelby Ballenger wrote one of her first songs while working as a beer girl at a golf course. Needless to say, she's come a long way in her musical career. Only 5 years later, Shelby is playing across the state with unbridled confidence, while letting her dynamic personality shine through. On this episode of "The Road Less Traveled," we discuss her journey in music and her goals, dr

Rob Redwine returned to the show to re-share his remarkable story of triumph after nearly dying on stage. To say that Rob has maximized his second chance on life would be an understatement. He is scratching every creative itch that he has – from writing award-winning screenplays, to his books and his new TV show. Rob shared the story behind his music during a sit-down conversatio

Kylie Frey is country – through and through. She knows that, and she has whole-heartedly embraced that truth. Kylie’s genuine authenticity comes across in her music and in her songwriting, and that is exactly why we wanted to bring her on The Road Less Traveled. Originally from Opelousas, Louisiana, Kylie has blazed an inspiring trail on the Texas Music Scene and let that momen

Zach Romo might be the hardest working artist on the Texas Music Scene. When he’s not on stage, he’s probably on a tractor or working cattle. That dedication and hard work is starting to pay off for this Hunt County native and USMC veteran. He’s blazing an incredible trail with his music, emerging as a legitimate rock star on the scene. Zach Romo fans don’t kind of like him

Josh Weathers might be the best entertainer on the Texas Music Scene. His recipe for creating raving fans is two-fold. The biggest thing, he’s not afraid to show his heart and soul on stage, but he also commands a room with his incredible voice and dynamic personality. You don’t just kind of like Josh Weathers - you love him! The cool part of Josh’s story is the fact that his

Matt Hillyer helped start the band Eleven Hundred Springs in 1998. Over the course of two decades, and 11 albums, Hillyer and his band have proven time and again that they deliver everything that makes the classics so timeless: amazing songwriting, great performances and distinct personality. In 2020, Eleven Hundred Springs released their new album “Here ‘Tis” on State Fair R

She’s not a household name ... yet! But Jackie Darlene is one of the brightest stars on the Texas Music Scene, and she is about to break through. As a songwriter, she has a powerful one-two punch – she’s genuine and she’s not scared to show her guts. That is an inspiring combination. Her heart and tenacity definitely come out in every song she writes. Jackie also has a fami

For 10 years of his music career, Adam Hood was just background noise in many of the venues he was playing. His audiences were more concerned with the eight ball in the corner pocket or chasing tail. Then this masterful storyteller, songwriter and musician came to Texas, and he was embraced with both arms. His incredible music started to be celebrated and showcased. Other artists t

The landscape of the Texas Music scene is beautiful, and it’s the amazing singer/songwriters that celebrate that beauty. Each one of these artists brings a wonderfully great perspective to the genre – each perspective is unique and powerful. Our two featured artists on this Road Less Traveled exemplify that. Walt Wilkins is a poet that can pierce your soul with one verse. Zac W

Like a handful of artists on the Texas Music Scene, Luke Prater honed his music skills in church. Now, this emerging singer/songwriter is leaning on his faith as he chases his dreams. With a brand new EP out and big plans on the horizon for 2021, Luke shared the story behind his music during a sit-down conversation at The Post Office Studio.Luke Prater: http://www.lukepratermusic.c