Casey Donahew Band

This is your chance to weigh in on the new music we play — and get an early taste of some great new songs. Last year, these two squared off on iTunes, when both band's albums were released on the same day. This week Casey Donahew toes the line against the dynamic duo of Granger Smith and Earl Dibbles Jr., in the RTX New Music Challenge.

So, I usually try to be a lil more suspenseful, but this week's headline gives it all away -- what do you want from me!? I've known Curtis for years, I'm excited for him and his band. Congrats guys! Want suspense? Here's your suspense, who has the other nine biggest songs? Let's find out.

After spending the last four weeks at No. 1, Cody Johnson and his Rockin' CJB look to hold-on tight to the spot for a fifth. A rare feat in the volatile world of Texas radio. To do it they'll have to figure out a way to fend off William Clark Green, Curtis Grimes, and Casey Donahew. Can they do it? Let’s find out.

This week Cody Johnson and his Rockin' CJB look to hold-on tight to the No.1 spot -- for the third consecutive week. A feat not accomplished in the volatile world of Texas radio. To do it he'll have to figure out a way to fend off William Clark Green, Curtis Grimes, and Casey Donahew. Can he do it? Let’s find out.

This week Cody Johnson and his Rockin' CJB look to hold-on tight to the No.1 spot -- for the third consecutive week. A feat not accomplished in the volatile world of Texas radio. To do it he'll have to figure out a way to fend off William Clark Green, Curtis Grimes, and Casey Donahew. Can he do it? Let’s find out.

You heard 'em all year on radio. You sang with 'em, got drunk to 'em, and may have even cried along with 'em. But what were the biggest songs last year? We know! Check out radio's most reported Texas and Red Dirt songs of 2013, according to the Texas Regional Radio Report...

It has been quite the year for music videos in our scene -- from claymation to animation, short films and videos for a cause -- Texas Music has picked up some serious speed for high-quality videos. Needless to say, artists have their work cut out for 'em in 2014 to keep up with the pace...

These days he's one of the Texas' most popular singers -- and last week he became a dad, again. A big congrats to Melinda and Casey Donahew from all of us at Radio Texas, LIVE!, the two welcomed their second son into the world last week Nov...

If you were there, then you know how great of a time this was. But for those who weren't, here are some more photos of the Taste Of Country BBQ Nationals that was held in Amarillo Texas Memorial Day Weekend. This was a great event with great music, great food and great people...

We at KAT Country 102 would like to thank everyone for coming out the the First Ever Taste Of Country BBQ Nationals right here in Amarillo!

The Taste of County BBQ Nationals Kicks off tomorrow with 3 great concerts from Casey Berry & The Live Texas Mosquitoes, the  Casey Donahew Band and also the Eli Young Band.  I was able to talk to Casey Donahew  about his transition from doing rodeos to writing music and what it's like to work with his wife Melinda who is also his manager.

In preparation for the Taste of County BBQ Nationals, I interview Casey Donahew today who is going to be playing the first day of the event on May 27th.  I asked Casey about his transition from doing rodeos to writing music and what it's like to work with his wife Melinda who is also his manager.