Wichita Falls Tea Party July 4th Celebration!

It's been blazing hot here at home lately. That's no shocker, it's always this way during the summers here. I have been helping my neighbors build their new house this week. It's a lot of hard work but it's also really rewarding and we always have a lot of fun. The house will be really nice when it's finished!

I have a big show coming up on July 4th in Wichita Falls, TX for the Wichita Falls Tea Party Patriots. I feel very honored to be asked to perform for this event. It will be held at the Inn at the Falls just next to the big waterfall. We are expecting a huge turnout and I know it will be a lot of fun. You can find more information about this event and this organization at www.wfteapartypatriots.org. Please come on out and enjoy all of the events that have been planned along with the fireworks. I will be playing from 5 pm until 8:30 pm so be sure to get there early to see my show. See you there!

Jay Hollis

Big "D" and Bubba!

I had a great time at the Imagination Library fund raiser just outside of Henrietta, TX this past Saturday. This was a wonderful event that raised money for a great cause and I'm honored they asked me to be a part of it. Thank you to everyone who attended and thank you to Dottie and Lonnie Morrison for being such good hosts and giving of yourselves for the good of others.

I did an interview this morning with Big "D" and Bubba that will be aired on July 3rd on Lonestar 102.3 here in Wichita Falls, TX. They interviewed me about the 4th of July Fireworks show that I'm performing at for the Wichita Falls Tea Party Patriots. This is going to be a really cool event and we are expecting a huge crowd. This event will be held at the Inn At The Falls just next to the big waterfalls. The interview was very short but I will take what I can get! Be sure to listen for the interview on the morning show if you live in the area.

Jay Hollis

We had a great time at the Longhorn Saloon in Fort Worth on Friday night! As I mentioned in the previous blog, I love the Stock Yards. I felt like a little kid again. The weather got a little rough at times and I wasn't sure what was going to happen, but we never had to run for cover and that makes me happy. I got to hang out with the Jeremiah Houston Band before they kicked the show off. They are all good guys and it was good to spend some time visiting with them about what is going on in their careers. I always like to meet others that are doing the same thing I am doing. That doesn't happen very often unless I am playing at the same venue that they are.

I want to thank the Longhorn Saloon for having us perform there at their great venue and I want to thank all of the devoted fans that drove such a long way to see us again. Honestly, it wasn't a huge crowd but it was a good crowd. It created a family like atmosphere and I really like that anyway. Very up close and personal. I have more shows to prepare for this week and I will continue to promote "One More Day" at radio! I still need those requests if you get the chance.

Jay Hollis

Longhorn Saloon in the Fort Worth Stock Yards!

I spent so much of my time as a young man in the Fort Worth Stock Yards. It was the place I loved to be. The atmosphere was always so full of energy and I always thought it was a place that really represented Texas well. It was also a place that had bull riding's and rodeos every weekend so naturally it was a place I hung out at a lot. Anytime I wasn't entered somewhere else, I would drive down to the Stock Yards and enter. It was close to home and a lot of fun. I actually ended up with so many friends and fans from riding around there so many times. Billy Bobs has a bull riding every Friday and Saturday night and the Cowtown Coliseum has a rodeo both nights too. If I planned it right, I could ride in both on the same night.

This is why I am so excited to be performing at the place I used to call my second home! I will be at the Longhorn Saloon on Friday June 12th with my full band. The Jeremiah Houston Band will kick off the night at 9 pm and I will go on stage right after them. I'm very excited about this and hope to be able to return many times. It's been a little while since I have been on a bull so I miss making the trip and hanging out there. The Longhorn Saloon is the second largest concert and dance hall in the area. The only place bigger is Billy Bob's. All ages are welcome which is really cool, so the whole family can attend. I hope to see a lot of friends I haven't seen in a while and I hope you can come out and celebrate with us!

Jay Hollis

Crazy Horse with Dave Alexander!

I just noticed that I am getting close to posting my 1oo th blog on here. You think I'll get some award for that? I hope so! I think I am due a good award!

We had a great show and a great time at the Crazy Horse Saloon in Wichita Falls this past Saturday night. The crowd was large and very active and a lot of fun. I think some folks had too much fun if that's possible. It was a great pleasure to play on the stage with Dave Alexander all night. Dave has recently joined up with Willie Nelson and Asleep At The Wheel and recorded an album called "Willie and The Wheel". This album reached #1 and I got to play my show with the "Man"! Thanks Dave for taking the time to come and perform with us. We all had a blast!

I have been getting booked more and more as each week goes by so it looks like my summer will be a busy one which is how I want it. Please visit my website often to find out where I will performing next. Then, it would be great if you came to see me!

Jay Hollis