Fort Worth Has Deep Roots in Music
Musicians such as Ornette Coleman, Townes Van Zandt, Van Cliburn, T-Bone Burnett and Leon Bridges are from here. A musical renaissance is taking shape in the city. Record labels, artists and music lovers are taking note. New venues are complementing legendary halls. People are discovering the new sounds of Fort Worth. On September 27, 2017 Fort Worth was designated the first music-friendly city in Texas by the Texas Music Office, Office of the Governor’s “Music-Friendly Communities” certification program.
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Fort Worth Music Videos
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Ways to Support Local Musicians and...
Many in Fort Worth are heeding advice to practice social distancing during the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic....
Fort Worth Legends
Ornette Coleman
An alto saxophonist and composer who was one of the most powerful and contentious innovators in the history of...
Van Cliburn
Hailed as one of the most persuasive ambassadors of American culture, as well as, one of the greatest pianists...
T-Bone Burnett
With over 40 years in the music industry, Burnett has a reputation as being a first-rate innovative artist,...
Leon Bridges
"Every now and then, music-biz hype isn't hype - it's well-deserved praise for real talent." Check out Leon...
Toadies
An intense, swirling vortex or guitar rock built around abstract lyrics speak to the Toadies longevity and...
Pat Green
After rising through Texas' college-town and dancehall scene years ago, Green became the poster child of Texas...
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Governor Abbott, Texas Music Office...
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Music Office, and Visit Fort Worth today announced a new, one-day...