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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Music Calendar

View all of the featured live music events coming to Fort Worth.

Sound Diplomacy

Sound Diplomacy Music Study

Understand more about how music is part of the fabric of our city.

Music Directory
Questions for the Fort Worth Music Office

Amplify 817

Amplify 817

Music from local artists here.

Travel Grant

Travel Grants

Hear Fort Worth encourages you to apply for a travel grant this year. Be sure to read the requirements and...

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Music Initiatives

Find out more about our new music initiatives here!

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Fort Worth Music Videos

Videos about Fort Worth featuring local artists.

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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

Ornette Coleman

An alto saxophonist and composer who was one of the most powerful and contentious innovators in the history of...

Van Cliburn

Van Cliburn

Hailed as one of the most persuasive ambassadors of American culture, as well as, one of the greatest pianists...

T-Bone Burnett

T-Bone Burnett

With over 40 years in the music industry, Burnett has a reputation as being a first-rate innovative artist,...

Leon Bridges

Leon Bridges

"Every now and then, music-biz hype isn't hype - it's well-deserved praise for real talent." Check out Leon...

Toadies

Toadies

An intense, swirling vortex or guitar rock built around abstract lyrics speak to the Toadies longevity and...

Pat Green

Pat Green

After rising through Texas' college-town and dancehall scene years ago, Green became the poster child of Texas...

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Music Initiative

Visit Fort Worth Announces...

View to see the new Fort Worth music initiatives.

Governors Office

Governor Abbott, Texas Music Office...

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Music Office, and Visit Fort Worth today announced a new, one-day...