West Texas, my heart is full. This nomination is for The Ranch 92.5, but I want my KEAN 105.1 and Townsquare Media family to share in this incredible moment with me as well.

The Ranch 92.5 (KMWX-FM) has officially made it to the semifinals for Large Market Radio Station of the Year, and I’ve been nominated for Large Market DJ of the Year, but let me be perfectly clear…

This isn’t our award.
This is YOUR award.

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From day one, January 9, 2023, when we flipped the switch and became All Texas, All Red Dirt, All the Time, 24/7, you showed up.
You listened
You streamed.
You shared.
You requested.
You came to live shows.
You made this station what it is.

When you turned up the volume for Aaron Watson, Wade Bowen, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Kevin Fowler, Pat Green, Mark Powell, Koe Wetzel, and every Texas artist in between,  YOU built this station.

That’s why this nomination belongs to the Key City, the Big Country, the Concho Valley, and all of West Texas.

Outlaws & Legends Joins You in the Spotlight

Our friends at Outlaws & Legends, the festival that has raised so much money for the Boys Ranch and brought legendary performers to Abilene, are also semifinalists for Festival of the Year.

Another win for West Texas.

Another moment made possible by YOU.

How We Reach the Finish Line, Together

You carried us to the semifinals.
And now, if you want to, you can help take West Texas all the way to the finish line.

Here’s how:

  1. Visit TRRMA.net to sign up and vote. Just click here
  2. Sign up for a free Bronze Membership
  3. Cast your vote for:
    • Large Market Station of the Year - KNWX The Ranch 92.5
    • Large Market DJ of the Year - Rudy “Fearless” Fernandez
    • Festival of the Year - Outlaws & Legends

It takes just a moment.
And every vote moves our community closer to the finals.

A Win for West Texas; Not for Us

If The Ranch 92.5 or I make the finals…
If we bring home a trophy…
If Outlaws & Legends stands on that stage…

That victory belongs to YOU.

To everyone who loves Texas Red Dirt.
To everyone who believes in local radio.
To everyone who helped us build something special right here in Abilene.

Join Us at the Texas RRR Music & Radio Awards

The awards show happens at Texas Live! next to Globe Life Field.
Grab your tickets, dust off your boots, and come celebrate a West Texas moment like no other.

From the Bottom of My Heart, Thank You!

None of this is possible without you.
Thank you for listening.
Thank you for voting.
Thank you for believing in The Ranch 92.5 and in Texas Red Dirt music.

Whatever happens next…
I’m honored, truly honored to be part of your day, every day.

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