The Texas Country Music Association staged its 2025 Texas Country Music Awards last night in Fort Worth, bringing together artists, songwriters, musicians, and fans from all over the state. The annual event highlights the artists making an impact in Texas country music, with categories spanning vocalists, bands, albums, venues, radio, and more. The Stockyards were packed as nominees walked the red carpet and performed throughout the night. Robert Earl Keen was honored with the Moe Bandy ICON Award, Kevin Fowler received the Trailblazer Award, and Josh Weathers was named Entertainer of the Year.
Check out the full list of winners below:
Entertainer of the Year Award – Josh Weathers
Female Artist of the Year Award – Kylie Frey
Emerging Artist of the Year Award – Tristan Roberson
Male Artist of the Year Award – Grant Gilbert
Country Band of the Year Award – The Huser Brothers
Alternative Artist/Band of the Year Award – Creed Fisher
Americana Artist/Band of the Year Award – The Lowdown Drifters
Tejano Artist of the Year Award – Ram Herrera
Western Swing Artist of the Year Award – Billy Mata & the Texas Tradition
Live Music Venue of the Year Award – Rhinestone Saloon
Country Album of the Year Award – Jesse Raub Jr’s Real Simple Country
Trailblazer Award – Kevin Fowler
Country Single of the Year Award – “Texas In Me” – Kensie Coppin
Christian Country Artist of the Year Award – Aaron Loy
Young Artist of the Year Award – Elle Townley
Terrestrial Radio Station of the Year Award – KRXT 98.5 Rockdale/Taylor
Broadcast Personality of the Year Award – Buzz Russell
Internet Radio Station Award – Texasboundradio.com
Moe Bandy ICON Award – Robert Earl Keen
Keyboard/Pianist of the Year – Todd Stewart
Guitarist of the Year – Hayden Baker
Steel Guitarist of the Year – Tommy Detamore
Fiddler of the Year – Rico Gonzales
Bass Player of the Year – Michael Moad
Drummer of the Year – Justin Cogneato
Country Songwriter of the Year – Curtis Grimes & Bobby Evans “What I’m Here For”
Christian Country Songwriter of the Year – Tyson Leamon “Who I Am”
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