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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.
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The Vintage Explosion is Lighting Up 2026!
Honky Tonk Music Association is a Dream Come True for Guardian Angel Cowboy Copus
Honky Tonk Music Association is a Dream Come True for Guardian Angel Cowboy Copus. Music Veteran comes out of the shadows and into the limelight and initiates a much needed and decisive change in the music industry with the launch of Honky Tonk Music Association.
Country Music Singer Bryangela Dusti Roads tells the music industry in her own words about this course correction implemented by her for the music industry.
“Honky Tonk Music Association didn’t just spring up. It began in 1994 when I came to Nashville with six bags of luggage and a microphone, and even before that when I used to watch Hee Haw and Grand Ole Opry as a little girl.
I chose Alan Jackson as the Grandfather of Honky Tonk Award winner because Alan has never failed to fight for country music. Honky Tonk Music Association is following Alan ‘s footsteps.
Murder was committed down on Music Row, and industry executives have operated with a whithered heart for more than 30 years now. Murder was committed when the industry left behind the heart of country music. The casualties are enormous. Even our most beloved artists have felt the disappointment of industry greed and a lifetime passion turn into sorrow over stolen songs and copyrights.
Honk Tonk Music Association is the heart of country music and the music industry with this course correction that will lead music industry back to a time when music was fun and focus on authenticity over money. It was Cowboy Copus’ dream to be able to start a record label by artists for artists. He knew that artists needed protection from industry greed and corruption. Most importantly, Cowboy Copas wanted to protect the music and the sound and songwriters.
Honky Tonk Music Association Horizon winners, Band of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year and Affinity Award winners are the beneficiaries Cowboy Copus ‘ dream to change the direction of the music industry. These winners are at different stages in their careers and Honky Tonk Music Association will provide opportunities for them to possibly quit their day jobs and use the Association’s resources to help promote their talents and help them earn money doing what they love. All winners were selected and hand picked by veteran country music singer Bryangela Dusti Roads.
One of Dusti’s first jobs in the music industry was working in “The Vault” at Acuff Rose Publishing/Opryland Music Group. Her task was to review the contracts and wills of the dead songwriters and make sure the correct beneficiary was receiving the royalties. Cowboy Copus wanted to help protect the songwriters and was taking steps to realize this dream before he died in the plane crash in 1963. Bryangela Dusti Roads as Founder of Honky Tonk Music Association, is following the footsteps of Cowboy Copus and all the Guardian Angels of Honky Tonk Music Association.
Below is the official list of Honky Tonk Music Association 2025-2026 Award Winners. Inaugural Awards Ceremony to be held in 2026.
Or, visit: honkytonkmusicassociation.com for official announcement .
Guardian Angels
Patsty Cline
Hawkshaw Hawkins
Cowboy Copus
Randy Hughes
Loretta Lynn
George Jones
Tammy Wynette
Waylon Jennings
Kenny Rogers
Ernest Scruggs
Bill Monroe
Johnny Cash
Keith Whitley
Ernest Tubb
Lester Flatt
Hank Williams
Conway Twitty
Merele Haggard
Freddy Fender
Elvis Presley
Marty Robbins
Jeanie C. Riley
Kitty Wells
Minnie Pearl
June Carter
Conway Twitty
Honky Tonk Horizon Awards
Kameron Marlowe
Hunter Cook Band
Daniel Wheeler
Travis & Cris Mobley
Frank Ray
Hannah Marie Kelley
Lisa Freeman
Travis Yee
Ron Haynes
Makayla Renee
Five Kings of Honky Tonk Awards
George Strait
Randy Travis
Alan Jackson
Travis Tritt
Clint Black
Best Honky Tonk Female Artist Award
Hannah Marie Kelley
Five Queens of Honky Tonk Awards
Reba McEntire
Dolly Parton
Tanya Tucker
Lorrie Morgan
Deana Carter
Band of the Year Award
The Vintage Explosion
Bryangela Dusti Roads will also be honoring Will Hitchel with the coveted Affinity Radio Award which is a lifetime award. Dusti states that those awards for The Vintage Explosion are given at this moment and time because she believes that The Vintage Explosion will chart the future direction of the music industry. Dusti on behalf of Affinity Publishing Group Inc and Honky Tonk Music Association has no regrets in selecting The Vintage Explosion as 2026 Band of the Year and 2026 Entertainer of the Year.
We agree with country music singer Bryangela Dusti Roads, no-one can sing over you at this moment and time. All of the Band collectively make the sound we like to hear. All of your concerts are timeless and authentic. It is your original authenticity that will elevate you to the level of followers befitting, according to Bryangela Dusti Roads, the best band in the world at this moment and time. Just have fun!
Honky Tonk Pioneer Awards
Tracy Lawrence
Pam Tillis
Reba McEntire
Lorrie Morgan
Mark Wills
Trace Adkins
Travis Tritt
Billy Dean
Tracy Byrd
Garth Brooks
Hank Williams Jr.
Deana Carter
Ricky Van Shelton
Mark Chesnutt
Doug Stone
LeAnn Rimes
John Berry
Heart of Honky Tonk Awards
Travis Tritt
Tracy Lawrence
Brad & Kimberly Williams Paisley
Entertainer of the Year
William Hitchell
Golden Cowboy Awards
Willie Nelson
Billy Dean
Clint Black
Sunshine Awards
Barbara Mandrell
Faith Hill
Randy Travis
Best Affinity Demo Singer Award
Josh Leonard
Best All Time Honky Tonk Dance Song Awards
Tracy Bird – Watermelon Crawl
Brooks & Dunn – Boot Scootin’ Boogie
Kenny Rogers Award
Ron Haynes
Best Honky Tonk Actors Awards
Reba McEntire
Tim McGraw
Miss Minnie Award
Lisa Freeman
Best New Affinity Christmas Song Award
Written By: Jonathan S. Lingle
Performed By: Jonathan Lingle & Tammy Lynn Ports
Best All Time Honky Duo Award
Brooks & Dunn
Grandfather of Honky Tonk Lifetime Award
Alan Jackson
Affinity Radio Award
The Vintage Explosion
Best Male Honky Tonk Artist Award
Zach Top
Best All Time Honky Tonk Outlaw Awards
Travis Tritt & Marty Stuart
Best Affinity Gospel Songwriter Award
Betty Jones
Best Performance of a Country Gospel Song Award
Daniel Wheeler – I Can’t Even Walk Without You Holding My Hand
Ballad King of Honky Tonk Award
Vince Gill
Ballad Queen of Honky Tonk Award
Trisha Yearwood
Honky Tonk Romeo Award
Eric Church – Like a Wrecking Ball
Affinity Top Honky Tonk Songwriter Award
Ernest C. Finch
Best Female Performance of A Classical Country Song Award
Lani Taylor
Awards to be anounced at ceremony
Best Male Performance of a Classical
Best Female Performance of a Country Gospel SongAward
First Lady of Honky Tonk Award
Golden Cowgirl Award
Best New Artist Award
Best New Song Award
Honky Tonk Music Association First Daughter Award
Celebrating 30 Years in Country Music
Congratulations to all winners!
All awards winners are being contacted. Additional awards may be announced at Inaugural Awards Ceremony in Spring 2026 in Murfreesboro, TN.
Honky Tonk Music Association is a division of
Affinity Publishing Group, Inc.
All award winners were decided by Country Music Singer Bryangela Dusti Roads
Congratulations to our winners! We celebrate You!
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Honky Tonk Music Association Announces 2025 – 2026 Inaugural Award Winners! The Association is now contacting all winners directly.
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Honky Tonk Music Association Announces 2025 – 2026 Inaugural Award Winners! Official Announcement can be found on Honky Tonk Music Association The Association is now contacting all winners directly.
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By Xcelsius Media News staff and Angela Renee’ news@xcelsiusmedia.comPublished: Updated February 1, 2026 at 7:43 AM CST
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“Thinkin’ of You” The Vintage Explosion Pop Surprise
“Thinkin’ of You” release by The Vintage Explosion surprise! The newly released song is not blues, but straight up Pop!
When I first heard the song, I was a little disappointed that it didn’t have that rich soulful sound from Will Hitchell that we all have come to love.
But then I remembered what country music singer Bryangela Dusti Roads said when she selected The Vintage Explosion as Entertainer of the Year and Band of the Year for the 2026 Awards Ceremony for Honky Tonk Music Association. Dusti doesn’t put much faith in musicians because she has had to deal with them for over 30 years and find them to be mostly arrogant and full of themselves and can self destruct at the most crucial time in their careers when they can’t hear constructive criticism. For Bryangela Dusti Roads to select Will Hitchell and The Vintage Explosion The Band of The Year is an honor for the band especially when Bryangela Dusti Roads is devoted to country music.
Bryangela Dusti Roads will also be honoring Will Hitchell the coveted Affinity Radio Award which is a lifetime award. Dusti states that those awards for The Vintage Explosion are given at this moment and time because she believes that The Vintage Explosion will chart the future direction of the music industry. Dusti on behalf of Affinity Publishing Group Inc and Honky Tonk Music Association have no regrets in selecting The Vintage Explosion as 2026 Band of the Year and 2026 Entertainer of the Year.
Thinkin’ About You written by Great Britain native, Will Hitchell is a pop song all day long. It will be a bigger hit if it were to be released on Pop radio. It makes me think of Wham and makes me want to hear The Vintage Explosion sing Air Supply’s song Making Love Out of Nothing at All.
I will issue a word of caution to The Vintage Explosion. Always know and remember the original plan for your group. Keep feeding the fans the music they want to hear that keeps them listening. Most importantly know where you are.
We agree with country music singer Bryangela Dusti Roads, no-one can sing over you at this moment and time. All of the Band collectively make the sound we like to hear. All of your concerts are timeless and authentic. It is your original authenticity that will elevate you to the level of followers befitting, according to Bryangela Dusti Roads, the best band in the world at this moment and time. Just have fun!
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Honky Tonk Music Association selection of Elvis as a Guardian Angel of Honky Tonk is proven by history.
Throughout his career, Elvis Presley maintained a deep connection to country music, eventually being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. His catalog includes both early Sun Records rockabilly and late-career Nashville-style ballads.
As of January 2026, these are widely considered Elvis Presley’s top country songs based on chart performance and critical rankings:
Chart-Topping Hits
I Forgot to Remember to Forget (1955): His first #1 hit on the country charts, this Sun Records release is a cornerstone of his early country-fied style.
Moody Blue (1977): The title track of his final studio album, it was his last #1 single on the country charts before his death.
Guitar Man (1967/1981): Originally from the Clambake soundtrack, a 1981 remix featuring new instrumentation became his final posthumous #1 country hit.
Essential Country Performances
Funny How Time Slips Away: A Willie Nelson-penned classic from the landmark album Elvis Country (I’m 10,000 Years Old). Many critics consider Presley’s version to be the definitive recording.
Blue Moon of Kentucky: A rockabilly reimagining of Bill Monroe’s bluegrass waltz, it served as the B-side to his first single and helped bridge the gap between country and rock.
Make the World Go Away: A soulful rendition of the Hank Cochran composition, recorded in Nashville during the sessions for his dedicated country album.
Kentucky Rain: Though also a pop success, this song’s storytelling and instrumentation have made it a staple of his country catalog.
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry: While he never recorded a formal studio version, his live performance during the 1973 Aloha from Hawaii special is legendary.
Top Country Album Recommendation
If you want to hear Elvis fully immersed in the genre, listen to the 1971 album Elvis Country (I’m 10,000 Years Old), which features many of the tracks listed above, including “I Really Don’t Want to Know” and “There Goes My Everything”