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HONKY TONK MUSIC ASSOCIATION LATEST BREAKING NEWS
February 26, 2026: Breaking News: Honky Tonk Music Association Announces that Tayla Lynn has won the Honky Tonk Music Association 1st Daughter Award and Sunshine Award. Bryangela Dusti Roads explains in her own words The Association’s decision.
“I met Mrs. Loretta in the 90s. It was when she had the cast on her arm. I was working at The Nashville Network as video production editor for TNN’s television show American Skyline.
I was going out to lunch, and Mrs. Loretta was coming up the walkway outside of the TNN building. They were getting ready to rehearse for The Legends in Country Music celebration on The Grand Ole Opry. Mrs. Loretta was going to rehearse with Travis Tritt that day for their performance. I stopped Mrs. Loretta and told her that I had been going around town singing her songs and got my 1st standing ovation singing Coal Miner’s Daughter one Saturday night at Gilley’s singing with The Texas Dirt Road Band. Mrs. Loretta said so seriously “Honey, They always told me I had a black voice. We both laughed and she held both my hands as we talked for 20 minutes. She told me to come see her at her office over by Applebee’s. She said that she had been fighting to get back her songs. Then she told me to make sure I protect the songs so that I wouldn’t have to go through what she had to go through. That afternoon, I watched from my office, Travis Tritt, Mrs. Loretta, and another artist rehearse for The Legends in Country Music performance.
That conversation with Mrs. Loretta was the beginning of Honky Tonk Music Association. Mom always told me to put the money where no one could steal it and only use it when you need it. I understand now, what Mom really meant. I cried when The Association nominated Tayla Lynn. Mrs. Loretta’s Spirit comes out of every note Tayla sings and every time I hear Tayla laugh, I hear Mrs. Loretta’s heart. I know in my heart that Tayla is the song Mrs. Loretta wanted to make sure was protected.”
Tayla has also won The Sunshine Award for how she has fought to overcome the struggles she’s had deal with.
KEVIN COSTNER & MODERN WEST NOMINATED for 2026 Best Rock Song Award for “Stand Strong“
THE VINTAGE EXPLOSION NOMINATED for 2026 Best Rock Song Award for “Take My Troubles Away”
Colton Bowlin nominated for 2026 Best New Honky Tonk Artist Award and “On My Way” by Colton Bowlin Nominated for 2026 Best New Honky Tonk Song Award by Honky Tonk Music Association
Tayla Lynn has WON Honky Tonk Music Association 1st Daughter Award
Roy Caudill nominated for 2026 Best New Honky Tonk Artist Award and “Memory” by Roy Caudill Nominated for 2026 Best New Honky Tonk Song Award by Honky Tonk Music Association
Breaking News: Thinkin’ of You written by Will Hitchell has won 2026 Best New Pop Song Award by Honky Tonk Music Association
Breaking News: Honky Tonk Music Association Awards nominations:
Grayson Marlow nominated 2025-2026 Best New Honky Tonk Artist and nominated 2025-2026 Best New Artist
Ebbing Family Band Nominated for 2026 Best Bluegrass Band by Honky Tonk Music Association
Kameron Marlowe nominated 2025-2026 Best New Honky Tonk Artist and nominated 2026 Best New Artist;
#Bryangela Dusti Roads has the voice of a steel guitar.
Bryan Touney nominated 2025-2026 Best New Honky Tonk Artist and nominated 2026 Best New Artist; Nominated 2026 Best New Pop Artist;
Travis & Cris Mobley nominated for 2025-2026 Best New Honky Tonk Duet and 2025-2026 Best New Song Missing You Tonight;
Ernie and Tayla Lynn Nominated for 2025-2026 Best New Honky Tonk Duet by Honky Tonk Music Association
- Don’t Mind Me by Makayla Renee Nominated for Best New Honky Tonk Song;
- Will Hitchell nominated for Best Male Performance of a Classical Country Song with Blue Moon of Kentucky from Acoustic Session No 2;
Travis Yee Nominated 2026 Best New Honky Tonk Artist
Who is Xcelsius Media?
Xcelsius Media is the only official news website for Affinity Publishing Group Inc a multimedia entertainment corporation located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The corporation was established in 1999 and incorporated in 2000, by Angela R Anderson, President & Ceo with C. Blake Parks as Secretary. Angela is also a Pega Certified Business Architect, Author, BMI Songwriter, Musician as well as Country Music Singer/TV Show Host / Producer /Actress Bryangela Dusti Roads, founder of Honky Tonk Music Association.
Affinity Publishing Group Inc. Divisions include Honky Tonk Music Association, The Dusti Roads Show, Honky Tonk Network, Xcelsius Media, Xcelsius Music, Affinity Ministries, Apocalypse of God, Tape To DVD Treasures, and Bryangela Entertainment Fashions (Jacket in photo is a Bryangela original from the “Charlie” line.)
What is Honky Tonk Music Association?
Bryangela Dusti Roads The Queen of Country Angela R Anderson
Bryangela Dusti Roads gave her heart and soul to Country Music. Dusti is known as the singer with the voice of a steel guitar. Someone told Bryangela Dusti Roads 30 years ago to not quit her day job. She listened to them. Now, Honky Tonk Horizon Award Winners, Band of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, and all Affinity award winners will have the benefit of her music industry and television industry experience, free promotions, and her belief in their talents.
Winners of the awards are free to go into the world and grab everything they can, knowing that the Association supports their efforts. What the artists do with the Award is up to them.
Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn Nominated for 2025-2026 Best New Honky Tonk Duet by Honky Tonk Music Association
Bryangela Dusti Roads The singer with the voice of a steel guitar.
Welcome to the New Way Forward in The Music Industry
Honky Tonk Music Association 2025-2026 Band of the Year The Vintage Explosion, and William Hitchell 2025-2026 Entertainer of the Year is leading the New Way Forward in the music industry! Fans can’t get enough of “Willie’s” soulful vocals that crosses across all music genres including pop and country music. Their recent release of Thinkin’ of You is a hit on Apple Music charts and will rise high on the Pop Charts as well. Leading the New Way Forward in the music industry The Vintage Explosion is destined to become the biggest crossover band in history. Honky Tonk Music Association supports their efforts to boldly turn the music clock back while writing new songs that feel and sound like the songs of yesterday. Their opening acts includes Alan Power and The Aftershocks and also The Sweet Swing Serenaders. Honky Tonk Music Association has nominated Will Hitchell for 2025-2026 Best Performance of Classical Country Song with the spine chilling Performance of Blue Moon of Kentucky from Acoustic Session No 2.
The Vintage Explosion – The Voice heard around the world! Will Hitchell 2025-2026 Entertainer of the Year Award winner.
Rod Stewart praises The Vintage Explosion
The Vintage Explosion is from Glasgow, Scotland. The Band members are Lead vocals: Will Hitchell, Guitar: Connor Smith,
Double Bass: Richard Anderson, Drums: Ian Hendry, Piano: Dan Brown, Tenor sax: The Great Jimmy Steele, Baritone Sax: Konrad Wiszniesk
The Vintage Explosion Albums: Multiple #1s on the Worldwide iTunes Blues Album Chart for albums like Havin’ Such A Good Time. • Global iTunes Success: Reached #3 on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart, surpassing major artists. • US Billboard Reach: Broke into the Top 10 on the US Billboard Blues Album Chart. • UK Charts: Hit #3 on the UK iTunes Chart and the UK Top 40. • Viral Growth: Grew from viral fame to international acclaim, with singles topping Apple Music charts.
Honky Tonk Music Association is the leader of the new way forward in the music industry. Each year the artists chosen by the Association will be the next generation of music industry artists leading the industry in authenticity and taking music back to a time when music was fun. Honky Tonk Music Association is the heart and soul of the music industry.
Bryangela Dusti Roads – Old Faithful (You can call me Dusti) Dusti has the voice of a steel guitar.
The 1st Annual Inaugural Awards winners were selected on December 30, 2025 for the 2025-2026 season. The selection of winners are based on a specific performance, not likes, or views or followers. Likes, views and followers can be purchased on the social media platforms, but The Association looks first at the sound to see if the artists sound fits with the direction of the Association. The Association will then watch social media and, if an artist or band is being considered, the Association follows the artists and evaluates their commitment to their craft. The winners are chosen for a specific performance and the performance must be on YouTube.
The Association does not seek out artists. Honky Tonk Horizon Awards, Band of the Year, Entertainer of the Year and Affinity Radio Award winners are not known by Honky Tonk Music Association prior to the consideration of winners. Any contact would be social media posts once the artist is under consideration for an award.
The 1st Annual Inaugural Awards Ceremony will be held in 2026. The winners are eligible to perform and compete for all remaining awards except First Lady of Honky Tonk Award. There is only one First Lady of Honky Tonk and we will give her her flowers while she lives.
The Vintage Explosion is Lighting Up 2026!
The Vintage Explosion is lighting up 2026 with a new album coming soon. The album will sure to be a hit based on ever-changing stats. When a band’s popularity surges at the The Vintage Explosion new followers, it bodes well for a Happy 2026 for not only The Vintage Explosion, but their fans as well. The harmony from the The Vintage Explosion concerts just make people feel happy. It’s amazing.