Texas Music Nation Celebration 3
June 5-7, 2003
Buck's on the Brazos, Rainbow TX
Photos by Miss Lana
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Hosts of Texas Music Nation Celebration
Terry Rasor (left) and Bodie Powell (right) |
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Kim Edward
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Kim Edward Band
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JoAnn Guest
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JoAnn Guest with John Nitzinger
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John Nitzinger
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The Thriftstore Cowboys
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Amanda - Fiddle player for The Thriftstore Cowboys
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Harley (the sweetheart of TMNC) on stage with Jay Johnson & Company
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Mark Lafon - lead guitarist for Jay Johnson Band
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Jay Johnson Band
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Scotty Shuffield helps Jay out with his sing-a-long "The Pitcher Song"
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Eli & Young Band
Out of Denton, TX, this band has a college following |
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Nathan Hamilton
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James Hinkle and Johnny Mack
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Johnny Mack singing the blues
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Jim Reiss and Jim Mulliniks-Beavers
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Mark Gorman
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Mark Gorman Band
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The tortillas went flying when Mark started his ever popular song about tortillas
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Cheryl and Rhonda taking a "koolaid" break
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while sound manager, Mike Choate, eats a quick meal
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Big John Mills and Brian Burns
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Alex Whitmore
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and his band, Twangit
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With special guest, Bonnie Whitmore
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Fiddle player for Twangit
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Tommy Alverson
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Bodie joins Tommy for a tune
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Randy Hopper
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And the Big Texas Boys
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Randy was presented with a special award from Texas Music Nation for his efforts to help raise money for TMN
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Randy leading the choir
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Mike Boyd -guitarist extraordinare
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Stan "The Man" Ragsdale on bass
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"Smilin' Tony" Taylor on drums
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Hawg Wilde Chili out of Lewisville, Texas
Received second in "showmanship" |
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Tori, with Hawg Wilde Chili, wins first place
We got to taste this one, and it definitely deserved a win! |
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H.M.'s chili took third place
We tasted this one, too, and it was really good! |
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Rhonda holding up a tree!
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F Co - a band out of Houston that is getting popular FAST
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John Evans
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Billy Beemis lead guitar for John Evans Band
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Harley on stage with John Evans
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Bodie Powell & Borderline end the festival right before the storm started
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Dirt Stinnett had fun sitting in with different bands throughout the day
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Bodie with his dog, Sadie
Thanks for another great time - see you next year! |
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Texas Music Nation Pledge
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the Texas Music Nation;
And to the campfires by which we stand, one nation,
Under Willie, invincible, with hot chili and cold beer for all!
Texas Music Nation Anthem
There's a stage being built, guitars being tuned.
The tents, trailers and motor homes will be arriving soon.
The snap of the Texas flag flying in the sky,
Chili that's so hot it brings a tear to a glass eye.
We're the Texas Music Nation, on a weekend reservation,
A native tribe that's gathered for a Lone Star celebration,
A united congregation, with total dedication,
No logic or explanation for the Texas Music Nation.
The circle won't be broken when the last act is done.
The smoke signals that the campfires have begun.
A merry band of nomads have gathered here.
Good friends, good music and a whole lot of beer.
We're the Texas Music Nation, on a weekend reservation.
It's a Lone Star celebration; we're the Texas Music Nation.
There's a grass roots sound, a feeling of the past,
Like Woodstock and the Opry together at last.
The soul of country music lives on in you and me.
We're not alone; this is one big family.
We're the Texas Music Nation, on a weekend reservation.
A native tribe that's gathered for a Lone Star celebration.
A united congregation, with total dedication.
No logic or explanation, we're the Texas Music Nation.
Written by Bodie & Donna Powell, Tex-Western Pub.
2003
Texicana Music Central
