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Revolution: - noun a radical and pervasive change in society and the social structure, esp. one made suddenly to the sound of the country music industry.
In April of 2008 a revolution took place, the battleground was FM Radio frequency 95.9 in Fort Worth, TX. Battle lines were drawn and sides were clearly defined, Mainstream or Texas Country. The listeners and fans of 95.9 FM the Ranch stepped up in unprecedented numbers with phone calls, emails, and even numerous self-made petitions. Disc Jockeys were stopped on the street and begged to weigh in on the battle, phone callers became agitated and expressed their opinions in colorful manners, one listener even threaten to cut down the radio station’s tower, (No charges were filed.) Over 98% of all respondents were adamantly in favor of Texas Country. In late April the smoke cleared and 95.9 The Ranch was proclaimed 100% Texas Country and has been ever since. The battle was won, but the war is not over. Every day another over-produced, watered-down country album is printed in Nashville and pushed through the machine that is Mainstream Country.
JOIN THE RANCH REVOLUTION
How can you continue to Stand Up and Fight for Texas Country?
It’s simple really, support independent Texas Artists, go to their shows, purchase their music, join their fan clubs. To find out more about these beloved artists just tune into 95.9 the Ranch
(in Fort Worth) or our sister stations 106.9 The Ranch (in Corsicana) or 107.1 The Ranch (in Sulpher Springs) any time day or night to
hear real Texas Music, or log on any where in the
world to 959theranch.com when you want to hear...
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