Stoney Larue

It's the weekend and you're probably trying to figure out how to entertain yourself. There are all sorts of possibilities.

We asked our listeners and fans to vote on what they thought was the best TX/Red Dirt song of the year and vote they did. For a week straight voters sounded off and made it a close race between the Casey Donahew Band and the Randy Rogers Band. The votes were tallied and 99.5 The Bear is proud to announce that the Casey Donahew Band's "Breaks My Heart" was voted song of the year.

Stoney LaRue is a house hold name on the Texas/Red Dirt Scene thanks to his rough tour schedule, sharp song writing and originality. Stoney headlined the ATO Gator Fest on Friday, September 2nd, here in Lubbock. That's where we got the chance to sit down and play six years of catch up with the Red Dirt pioneer. We talked everything from the release of his new album, Velvet, to working with Frank Liddell to musical influences.

Hailing from Taft, Texas, Stoney LaRue has been a part of the Red Dirt scene for years, even back when Red Dirt was the "Oklahoma" version of Texas Country. Having been raised in Southeastern Oklahoma, Stoney moved to Stillwater where he was able to craft his music with such Red Dirt greats as Jason Boland and Cody Canada...

Before Friday night, I had no idea who Stoney Larue was, but by time the night was over, I understood why he has such a good following.  The concert was great from beginning to end. Even Badger, a staunch rocker that I persuaded to come with me, was converted and admitted that he had a great time and wanted to go again.  Of course, I had to promise not to tell any of his friends at sister station