Dance Time in Texas
A weekly show featuring the Top Texas Red Dirt songs packing the dance floors
Featured Artist • TY SMITH
At just 18 years old, this Sand Springs, Oklahoma native was practically born into the business. Ty Smith grew up surrounded by music; his grandmother owned a local pool hall that regularly hosted touring bands, exposing him early on to the raw energy of live performance and the power of storytelling through song. As he got a little older, Ty competed in pool tournaments. Once ranked among the top junior players in the country, he developed incredible discipline at the table. So, when it came time to fund his first radio tour, Ty made the ultimate bet on himself and sold his prized pool table. That massive act of commitment, along with the unwavering support of his family, including his father, who left his job to hit the road and tour with him—helped officially launch his career. After a rare bone condition sidelined his sports dreams, he channeled that resilience into songwriting, delivering deep, introspective tracks described as "sad songs with a strong beat." Now, with Top 40 hits like "Rocky Mountain Pines" and a nomination for Young Artist of the Year, he’s rocking legendary venues like Cain's Ballroom and Billy Bob's.
TOP Texas Red Dirt Songs
2. Hard to Write a Love Song - Mike Ryan
3. That's What Cowboys Do - Curtis Grimes
4. Reasons To Call - Billie Jo
5. Stubborn & Remains - William Clark Green
6. Down By The River - Seth Candan
7. Uncertain Texas - Kacey Musgraves & Willie Nelson
8. Hard Time Moving On - The Great Divide
10. High Noon - Jenna Paulette
New Music
CHART RESEARCH
Song rankings are determined by the Texas Country Music Chart and the CDX Nashville Traction TX Chart, the officially recognized charts of the Texas Country Music Association.