“Where Texas Country Runs Deep”
Traditional Texas Country Story Song • Sung by Country Cate
"Texas From The Start" is an original response to Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," exploring the century-old rivalry between Nashville, Tennessee, and the Lone Star State. While Nashville built the industry, Texas built the Outlaws. This video tracks the geographical and cultural history of Texas country music, featuring archival lore on: • Willie Nelson leaving Music Row for Austin in 1972 • The origins of the Texas Two-Step and the 1878 Gruene Hall • Terry Stafford and George Strait's "Amarillo By Morning" (1973/1983) • Waylon Jennings and the 1977 impact of "Luckenbach, Texas" • The Western Swing of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys (1930s) With over 1,000 commercial country songs written about the state, the pipeline from the Texas Panhandle to country music legend is permanent. Word travels fast along the interstate I heard you had a good thing goin' for a while But there's a pull no pretty smile can break When a man was raised on dust and wide-open miles That's just Texas, honey, runnin' through his veins Boots on hardwood, cold beer, Friday night refrain You can take him anywhere from coast to coast But the place that made him is the place he loves the most No hard feelin's darlin', that's just how it goes When a boy's got Texas written in his bones I'm sure them hollers painted somethin' real nice And I bet he meant it every time he held you close But when October hits and the whole sky catches fire There's a sunset out past Lubbock only we would know That's just Texas, honey, runnin' through his veins Boots on hardwood, cold beer, Friday night refrain You can take him anywhere from coast to coast But the place that made him is the place he loves the most No hard feelin's darlin', that's just how it goes When a boy's got Texas written in his bones t I didn't call him, didn't have to say a word He just showed up on my porch like nothin' ever stirred Some things don't need explainin', some things never will A Texas heart finds Texas like water finds a hill That's just Texas, honey, runnin' through his veins Boots on hardwood, cold beer, Friday night refrain You can take him anywhere from coast to coast But the place that made him is the place he loves the most No hard feelin's darlin', that's just how it goes When a boy's got Texas written in his bones Mmm, honey he's home Yeah, honey he's home This video montage highlights the significant contributions of Texas to the genre, showcasing iconic moments in **texas music** history. We feature Willie Nelson's move to Austin, George Strait's timeless **amarillo by morning**, and Clint Black's success with **killing time**. It's a journey through the heart of **country music** and the **country songs** that shaped it. The visuals include a rusty corrugated roof, cowboy boots, a map of the Dallas, Texas area, and a windmill at sunset, showcasing the state's rich musical heritage and influence.