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Country music

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3294 Collections and/or Records:

Augie Meyers, Doug Sahm, other musicians cover, October, 2002

 Item — Box 27
Series Description From the Series:

This series contains a near-complete run of the newspaper from 1975-2019.

Dates: Publication: October, 2002

Augie Meyers wedding cover (2), June, 1996

 Item — Box 26
Series Description From the Series:

This series contains a near-complete run of the newspaper from 1975-2019.

Dates: Publication: June, 1996

Austin American Statesman insert: Austin Music: Progressive Country (2 copies), July 14, 1974

 Item — Box 11, Folder: 2
Series Description From the Series:

Newspapers and magazines are divided between those relating to Willie Nelson, and other music publications.

Dates: Publication: July 14, 1974

Austin Chronicle, definitive ‘Progressive Country Albums’

 File — Box 2829, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Archival materials relating to the career and personal life of musician/playwright/author, Bobby Bridger from 1944-2018. Included are photographs (including a photo of Bridger with Lady Bird Johnson); promotional material for A Ballad of the West; handwritten lyrics such as Heal in the Wisdom; and Bridger’s vinyl records of Merging of our Minds, And I Wanted to Sing for the People, and Heal in the Wisdom. Also, included in the collection is a screenplay for Shakespeare and the Indians.

Dates: 1944 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1963 - 2003

Austin City Limits, 1977-2006

 Series
Series Description

Series I: Austin City Limits begins with Season 2 (1977) press packets and other promotional materials, articles and information about the early days of the television show. It continues with press packets from Seasons 3-10, 12-19, 24. Four large plastic displays including images of Austin City Limits stage, Johnny Cash in greenroom, other behind-the-scenes images round out the series.

Dates: 1977-2006

Austin City Limits Displays, undated

 Sub-Series — Box 6
Description

Four Large Plastic displays including images of Austin City Limits stage, Johnny Cash in greenroom, other behind-the-scenes images

Dates: undated

Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Inductee award for Asleep at the Wheel, 2 red and blue city outlines, 2015

 Item — Box 2812, Folder: 1
Abstract From the Series: Archival materials donated by musician, Ray Benson, as additions to his collection following his music career from 1957-2015. Majority of the addition are photographs of Asleep at the Wheel and headshots of Benson; news clippings and magazine articles on Asleep at the Wheel; and concert promotional materials such as posters and flyers. Included in the collection are handwritten song lyrics; Benson’s guitar, cowboy hat, and concert shirt; and photographs of Benson with former U.S. Presidents...
Dates: 2015

Austin City Limits Hall of Fame program. Asleep at the Wheel, inductees, 2015

 File — Box 3503, Folder: 73
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Ray Benson's archive contains materials documenting his entire career, featuring records, photographs, instruments, wardrobe, awards and other memorabilia dating from 1951-2018.

Dates: 2015

Austin City Limits”; includes a copy of a photo of Bridger on Season One of Austin City Limits, 1976

 File — Box 2829, Folder: 39
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Archival materials relating to the career and personal life of musician/playwright/author, Bobby Bridger from 1944-2018. Included are photographs (including a photo of Bridger with Lady Bird Johnson); promotional material for A Ballad of the West; handwritten lyrics such as Heal in the Wisdom; and Bridger’s vinyl records of Merging of our Minds, And I Wanted to Sing for the People, and Heal in the Wisdom. Also, included in the collection is a screenplay for Shakespeare and the Indians.

Dates: 1976

"Austin City Limits - Making Music, Making History - The Film From the Exhibit from Hillis", June 22, 2006

 File — Box 2, Folder: 4
Series Description From the Series:

Series I: Austin City Limits begins with Season 2 (1977) press packets and other promotional materials, articles and information about the early days of the television show. It continues with press packets from Seasons 3-10, 12-19, 24. Four large plastic displays including images of Austin City Limits stage, Johnny Cash in greenroom, other behind-the-scenes images round out the series.

Dates: June 22, 2006

Austin City Limits Promotional Photographs (8 photographs)

 File — Box 1, Folder: 16
Series Description From the Series: The photographs are arranged alphabetically, and notable artists and personalities include Asleep at the Wheel, Moe Bandy, Johnny Bush, Johnny Cash, Hondo Crouch, Joe Ely, Freddy Fender, Kinky Friedman, John Lee Hooker, Waylon Jennings & Jessie Colter, Steve Jordan, Augie Meyers, Willie Nelson, Johnny Rodriguez, Leon Russell, Doug Sahm, Billy Joe Shave, Jimmy Spacek, and Jerry Jeff Walker. The Willie Nelson photographs are substantial in number, and of note are some images of his father,...
Dates: 1975-2018

“Austin City Limits Willie, Kris, Waylon, Billy Joe & Kimmie Roy Orbison/ Ray Charles.” VHS, August 5, 1982

 Item — Box 10
Series Description From the Series: This series consists of VHS and U-Matic tapes. Most of the tapes are programs featuring Willie Nelson recorded from television. The programs include news interviews, music concerts, television shows and film. The majority of the tapes are produced video although, there are some tapes featuring raw footage of Willie Nelson. The raw footage includes a music performance at a bar in 1990, the auction of Willie Nelson’s personal belongings, Willie Nelson performing at Phoenix Indian School and...
Dates: August 5, 1982

Austin Music Awards, Twentieth Anniversary Show poster signed by Benson, Lyle Lovett, Johnny Smith, and others, 26.25”x20.25”, 2002

 Item — Frame 1, item: Annex B
Abstract From the Series: Archival materials donated by musician, Ray Benson, as additions to his collection following his music career from 1957-2015. Majority of the addition are photographs of Asleep at the Wheel and headshots of Benson; news clippings and magazine articles on Asleep at the Wheel; and concert promotional materials such as posters and flyers. Included in the collection are handwritten song lyrics; Benson’s guitar, cowboy hat, and concert shirt; and photographs of Benson with former U.S. Presidents...
Dates: 2002

Austin Notes. Willie and Waylon Open the Austin Opry House”, July 1977

 Item — Box 11, Folder: 2
Series Description From the Series:

Newspapers and magazines are divided between those relating to Willie Nelson, and other music publications.

Dates: Publication: July 1977

“Austin Opry House welcomes you to Rusty Weir with the Howlers” , September 9-10, 1977

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Series Description From the Series:

This series includes programs, a calendar, and a press kit for Red Headed Stranger. The press kit includes photos on set, director’s notes and cast descriptions. Programs include Austin Opry House performances, Run for Your Life program, Farm Aid 1985 program and First Decade Reunion program. The calendar is a Willie Nelson calendar from 1983.

Dates: September 9-10, 1977

Austin Opry House welcomes you to Willie Nelson & Family” [featuring Bobbie Nelson and Pop Nelson], October 14, 1977

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Series Description From the Series:

This series includes programs, a calendar, and a press kit for Red Headed Stranger. The press kit includes photos on set, director’s notes and cast descriptions. Programs include Austin Opry House performances, Run for Your Life program, Farm Aid 1985 program and First Decade Reunion program. The calendar is a Willie Nelson calendar from 1983.

Dates: October 14, 1977

Austin Sun back cover ads (clipped): Commander Cody, Willie Nelson, and “You’re never alone with Lone Star”

 Item — Box 1, item: 11
Series Desciption From the Series:

Lone Star Beer records document the history of the San Antonio brewery through printed material, memos, photographs, publications, and advertisements – many of which feature Texas musicians.

Dates: 1977 - 1988

Austin Sun. Interior pages only [Lone Star ads with artwork by Sam Yeates], December 16. 1977

 Item — Box 10, Folder: 4
Series Description From the Series:

The Oversized Materials series contains larger format photographs, Lone Star Beer articles and advertisements, posters (including several for Willie Nelson concerts), album covers, and a scrapbook.

Dates: Publication: December 16. 1977

Austin Sun, Vol. 1, No. 14. [Death of artists Ken Featherston] (2 copies), November 14, 1975

 Item — Box 12
Series Description From the Series:

Newspapers and magazines are divided between those relating to Willie Nelson, and other music publications.

Dates: Publication: November 14, 1975

Austin Sun, Vol. 1, No. 15. [Lone Star ad on back featuring B.W. Stevenson, Rusty Wier, and Steve Fromholz for the Cross Country Music Specials] Cover sheets only, April 3, 1975

 Item — Box 10, Folder: 4
Series Description From the Series:

The Oversized Materials series contains larger format photographs, Lone Star Beer articles and advertisements, posters (including several for Willie Nelson concerts), album covers, and a scrapbook.

Dates: Publication: April 3, 1975