Dance Time in Texas
A weekly show featuring the Top Texas Red Dirt songs packin' the dancefloors
A weekly show featuring the Top Texas Red Dirt songs packin' the dancefloors
If Matt Hillyer’s voice sounds familiar, it's no coincidence. For 23 years, he was the frontman of the legendary honky-tonk band Eleven Hundred Springs, touring the world and releasing over a dozen albums before the band disbanded in 2021. However, Matt's career began long before Eleven Hundred Springs. He honed his skills in the rockabilly outfit Lone Star Trio and even played in a rock band called Strap, performing on the stages of Deep Ellum in Dallas, Texas, during the '90s. While Eleven Hundred Springs set the standard for modern Texas Swing, Matt has always had more to offer.
As a songwriter, he's recognized for his storytelling ability. In June 2024, he released his 11-song solo album titled *Bright Skyline*, which showcases his narrative talent.
One notable track, "Moving Away," draws inspiration from longtime neighbors who were pleasant but often made those living nearby wish they would find a new place.
His current single, "If I Didn’t Have You," is a sweet love song inspired by his wife. If you’re a traditional Western Swing music fan, you’ll love Matt Hillyer.
1. Hit The Hay Running - Aaron Watson
2. Keep Looking Down the Road - Reckless Kelly
3. Friday Night - Wade Bowen fea. Troy Aikman
4. Smoke & Mirrors - The Chad Cooke Band
5. Tickets To Turnpike - Turnpike Troubadours fea Kyle Nix
6. Wheels - Shane Smith and the Saints
7. Hungover Again - Casey Donahew
8. Hill Country Home - Kyle Park
9. Drunk Since Dallas - Grant Gilbert
10. Front Porch in the Rain - Hayden Haddock
Song rankings are based on the Texas Country Music Chart and the Traction TX Chart.
The officially recognized charts of the Texas Country Music Association.
Join us for the Texas Country Music Weekend in the Stockyards from November 8-10, featuring the 2024 Texas Country Music Awards on November 10! The weekend kicks off on Friday with acoustic performances at the Texas Country Music Showcase from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, followed by a free concert with three-time Grammy winner Sunny Sauceda. On Saturday, enjoy the Texas Country Music Showdown from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, where eight bands will compete for cash prizes. This will be followed by a free concert featuring the Tanner Sparks Band. Wrap up the weekend on Sunday with a free Christian country concert featuring Curtis Grimes, Tiona Campbell, and Morgan Ashley, followed by the 2024 Texas Country Music Association Awards Show at Billy Bob's.
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Texas Country Music Industry Awards and will remain open until January 15, 2025. I would greatly appreciate your support in nominating me and my shows in the following categories:
1. **Radio Broadcast Team or Personality of the Year** - DJ Mike Bilansky / Montgomery, Texas / www.dancetimeintexas.com
2. **Digital or Print Media Outlet of the Year** - Stars Over Texas TV / www.starsovertexastv.com
3. **Syndicated Radio Show of the Year** - Dance Time in Texas / DJ Mike / www.dancetimeintexas.com
4. **Texas Country Music Industry Professional of the Year** - DJ Mike Bilansky / Producer Host / https://www.facebook.com/djmikebilansky
DJ Mike is dedicated to promoting Texas Red Dirt and Americana music, reaching global audiences as the host and producer of "Dance Time in Texas," which was awarded the 2024 Syndicated Radio Show of the Year. This program features top Texas Red Dirt songs that are filling dance floors and is now broadcast on over 140 stations across the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Australia. Additionally, DJ Mike produces "Stars Over Texas TV," a platform similar to MTV, but focused on Texas Red Dirt and Americana music, available on Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV in the United States, Europe, and Latin America.
Click on the link below to go to Nomination Ballot
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