Aaron Watson

Aaron Watson is closer to 40 than 20 and recognizes that there's a responsibility that comes with each new album he releases. Vaquero (Feb. 24) is his 13th studio album, the follow-up to the historic, chart-topping The Underdog from 2015. There's pressure, but not the kind you might think.

Just like every other Country Music fan, Aaron Watson loves him some Randy Travis. Last week before his concert the legend stopped by to see the Honky Tonk Kid, and judging from his Facebook post, Watson was floored by the visit. Randy Travis came to my show Thursday night and seeing him again made my day...

Aaron Watson will tour the U.S. in support of his latest studio album, 'Vaquero', throughout 2017.

This week Kevin Fowler hopes to keep "Texas Forever," on top of Texas radio. But it won't be easy; can he hold off Curtis Grimes, William Clark Green, and Aaron Watson? Let’s find out. 10. Deryl Dodd — The Ride 9. Sundance Head — 13 Years 8. Josh Abbott Band — Li...

Aaron Watson is staying busy. Earlier this month The Honky Tonk Kid revealed that he will be kicking off the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in March, and now he has announced his triumphant return to the Mother Church of Country Music. On February 10th, nearly two years removed from his debut, Watson will strut back on to the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage to play new songs off his forthcoming a

On Monday The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced their concert lineup, and as usual it's stacked with mainstream talent. The 2017 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will take place March 7-26 at Houston’s NRG Park, country acts set to take the stage include: Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Chris Young, Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Thomas Rhett, Willie Nelson and more. B...

Aaron Watson has announced a new studio album, 'Vaquero', set for release in 2017.

Independent country artist Aaron Watson has announced the release of his new album, Vaquero, expected in early 2017.

Aaron Watson will follow up his 2015, surprise No. 1 album, The Underdog, when he releases his 11th studio album, Vaquero, on February 24th, 2017. “‘Vaquero,’ which means the ‘original cowboy,’ is an intensely reflective and personal set of songs filled with compelling narratives,” says the Aaron Watson team in an announcement. “Throughout, he depicts stories of...

Last year Aaron Watson's album, The Underdog, shocked Nashville and America, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country Album chart. Where it stayed inside the Top 10 for six weeks. This week we get our first glimpse of the new album, with the release of "Outta Style...

Aaron Watson's "Outta Style" is pure country song with just the right amount of pop sensibility. In contrast to some of his more lonesome anthems the Cars-like intro howls some new direction. But by the end he's back in line.

Today we feature an artist, born and raised in Amarillo, TX, who has been a mainstay on the Texas charts and who is finally starting to get a foothold in Nashville.