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Grammy-winning Americana/Outlaw Country Rockers Reckless Kelly have been named “Entertainers of The Year” at the inaugural 2025 Texas Music Chart Awards. The virtual ceremony, held on Saturday, March 8th, honored some of the biggest names in Texas music, with Reckless Kelly being honored with the night's biggest award. The win is a testament to the band's unwavering influence on the scene and the success of their new album The Last Frontier, which has already spawned two, multi-week #1 singles at Texas radio. |
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The band, known for their electrifying live shows and genre-defining records, accepted the award in true Reckless Kelly fashion. In a heartfelt video message, frontman Willy Braun thanked the fans, Texas Music Chart, Texas radio for their continued support in keeping their music alive and many more. “This is an incredible honor and we humbly accept. Thanks to everyone for listening to the music. Thanks to everyone on Texas Radio for spinning the music, and everybody for coming out to the shows. I also want to say thanks to our fantastic crew and our amazing team for keeping this show on the road,” Braun said. The band continues to announce dates on their 2025 The Last Frontier Tour, including upcoming appearances with Steve Earle, Parker McCollom, Lucinda Williams, and festivals including Treefort Music Fest, Cattle Country, Azkena Rock Festival (Spain), and their own Braun Brothers Reunion. Tickets are on sale now for the Braun Brothers Reunion, which includes three days of music in Challis, Idaho with performances by Wilder Blue, American Aquarium, Silverada, Micky & the Motorcars, Cody Canada & The Departed and more. Full list of Reckless Kelly dates can be found here. For more information visit www.recklesskelly.com. About Reckless Kelly: Americana/Outlaw Country band Reckless Kelly has been burning up stages with their high-energy blend of rock and country music since 1996. Fronted by central Idaho natives Willy and Cody Braun, the brothers are part of a rich musical legacy that spans three generations. Twenty-five years ago, Willy and Cody moved to Austin, TX, added drummer Jay Nazz to their core, and formed a band that would change Texas's musical history. Over nearly three decades, the GRAMMY award-winning group has become a staple in the Americana scene, earning a GRAMMY Award, Outlaw Country Group of the Year at the 2024 Ameripolitan Awards and more recently, Entertainer of the Year in the 2025 Texas Music Chart Awards. Their annual festival, The Braun Brothers Reunion, celebrated its 40th anniversary this past year in 2024 and just announced the 2025 lineup for another year of music in the mountains that helps to raise significant funds for their hometown in Challis, Idaho. The band released their 17th Studio album in 2024, The Last Frontier which features two #1 hit radio singles - "Keep Lookin' Down The Road," and "What's Left of My Heart." It's also the name of their current tour which features dates at select venues and festivals including The Ryman Auditorium, Braun Brothers Reunion, Billy Bob's Texas and more. The Americana award-winning band will also celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their hit album, Wicked Twisted Road and will also be available on vinyl for the first time ever later this year. The members of the band are Willy and Cody Braun, drummer Nazz, Joe Miller on bass, and Geoff Queen on lead guitar. |