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28 Texas born-or-based acts received a total of 28 Grammy nominations
28 Texas born-or-based acts received a total of 28 Grammy nominations. The Recording Academy will present the 64th GRAMMY Awards on Monday, Jan. 31, 2021 on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on demand on Paramount+ from 7:00 pm CT.
Governor Abbott Forms Texas Task Force On Concert Safety Following Astroworld Festival Tragedy
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the formation of the Texas Task Force on Concert Safety in the wake of the tragedy at Astroworld Festival in Houston that left at least eight concertgoers dead and injured hundreds of others. The task force will be led by Texas Music Office Director Brendon Anthony and will consist of safety experts, law enforcement, fire fighters, state agencies, music industry leaders, and others.
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Workshop In Hutto
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Hutto will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop on Wednesday, October 20. TMO Community Relations & Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will be present to explain the Music Friendly Community designation and answer questions.
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Workshop In Bryan
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and AdventGX will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop in Bryan on Monday, October 18. TMO Director Brendon Anthony will be present to explain the Music Friendly Community designation and answer questions.
Texas Music Office + The City of Hutto Co-Host Music Friendly Community Workshop on Oct 20
The Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Hutto will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop in Hutto on Wednesday, October 20 at 6 pm at the Downtown Hall of Fame. TMO Community Relations & Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will be present to explain the Music Friendly Community designation and answer questions.
3rd Annual Texas Sounds & Cities - RECAP
TMO Community Relations & Outreach Specialist Chip Adams recaps the 3rd annual TEXAS SOUNDS & CITIES Conference which took place September 9-10. "A huge thank you to our partners at the Levitt Pavilion Arlington, and the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau. Letatia Teykl, Executive Director of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington, along with Dena Rambo from Lamont Associates, made this such a great event, making us all feel at home and immersed in all things Arlington," writes Adams. "A huge thanks to the incredible staff at Globe Life Park, Texas Live!, and the Levitt Pavilion for all of their hard work."
Governor Abbott Announces Port Aransas Designated As Music Friendly Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Port Aransas, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Community program seeks to foster music business-related economic development in Texas cities and communities.
Governor Abbott Announces Third Annual Texas Sounds and Cities Conference
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office today announced the Third Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference will be held Thursday, September 9 and Friday, September 10 in Arlington, Texas. Co-hosted by the Texas Music Office, Levitt Pavilion Arlington, and the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau, the two-day music conference will include panel discussions on Texas music scene development and conversations about potential statewide collaboration between the certified communities, as well as spotlight economic development best practices that lead to increased music tourism, job creation, and music scene cohesion.