Texas Toast

Texas Toast

In Texas Toast, Miss Helen takes a dive into all parts of the music industry to gain and share a different perspective on how it all works. We'll be talking to songwriters, performers, booking agents, managers and more to give you a refreshing take on the music you love. Let's toast to Texas music!

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December 23, 2025 20 mins

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Will Carter is back and is discussing his upcoming Album Release," WCB Will Carter Band", with Miss Helen.  The episode covers the making of the Album, the 2 tracks that are out to Streaming, to date, including Water Tower, which they find some common ground on Frydek, TX.  

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Gage Fontenot has released his first single to Radio “Know Somebody”.  You can also get your know him and his story and journey into music.  

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David Lewis joins Miss Helen to discuss the making of his Album “Barstool Sermons.  


Great interview to get to know David Lewis. 

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November 25, 2025 22 mins

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Hayden Baker returns to the Podcast to discuss his Album “Alive & Well”. Hayden shares some stories behind the songs.  This album is a must hear.  Plus, we discuss how the Album got its name, also the awesome write-up in Guitar World.

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In this episode Rachel returns to Texas Toast Podcast to visit with Miss Helen about her recently released EP, "Small Town Beauty Queen.  A native of Gun Barrel City, Texas, LaRen grew up in a world that was both “gritty and pretty,” inspired by icons like Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves. After moving to Nashville in 2019, she leaned into her songwriting roots, creating music t...

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Trent Cowie returns to the Texas Toast Podcast and we have a lot to discuss.  Trent is currently on his Texas Radio Tour for his new Radio single "Moving on".  He and Miss Helen also discuss his Album "Checking Boxes, Crossing Lines", and his collaboration these days with Radney Foster. 


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Ron Barrett is Welcomed by Miss Helen for the first time to the Podcast.  

Originally from Onalaska, Texas, and now based in Houston, Texas, Barrett has quickly earned a reputation as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary country music. His ability to blend the rich traditions of his Texas upbringing with fresh, modern influences has set him apart as an artist who constantly pu...

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Adysen Malek joined Miss Helen in Studio at Texas Toast Radio during her Radio Tour. In the Studio Session Adysen performs an unreleased song acoustic for us. 

Get to know Adysen in this special Texas Toast Podcast.  

Texas Toast Radio - Live "Studio Session"


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Linda Wilson, President, Texas Country Music Association, joins Miss Helen this week for an in-depth look at the 2025 Texas Country Music Awards coming up on November 9, 2025 at Billy Bob's Texas in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards.  Texas Country Fans and Top Texas Talent will be on hand in the Stockyards all weekend leading up to the Awards Show on Sunday.  Linda has all the de...

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On this episode of Texas Toast we say a Big "Cheers" to Jake Bush and his new Album which is loaded with Country Hits.  He earned his 7th number one on the Texas Country Charts with "Her Way ain't the Highway" from the Album.   You'll hear the stories behind the songs.  Congrats to Jake on this Album!!  We also discuss some important moments during the rele...

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Please Welcome San Antonio’s own Jerry DeLeon & Southbound and we say a big Texas Toast Cheers to their latest release, Cold One. Penned by acclaimed songwriters Chris Rafetto, Alyssa Micaela, and Jeff Middleton.   Jerry Also discussed upcoming Festivals, music, and Songwriter's retreat. 

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Chase the Night is one of the hardest-working bands around.  Nate, JT, and Nathan join Miss Helentyo to catch up on their success and growth this past year.  

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Devin Michaels is rising fast in the Texas Country Music Industry.   In this episode, he shares his musical  influences, writing style, first time in the studio, and his current job outside of music.  Texas Toast Podcast is proud to introduce Devin Michaels from Refugio, Texas 

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Happy to welcome back  Curtis Grimes to the Podcast.  

In this episode we dive into his new Album, "What I'm  Here For".  This album will inspire.  Curtis had a lot of inspiration and personal testimonies behind the songs on this 11 song Album.  We also discuss his ministry, family, and schedule. 

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September 9, 2025 28 mins

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Big Cheers!! Texas Toast Welcome to Rick Trevino.  In this episode we discuss How Rick's music has evolved over the years, to touch so many along with his new Radio Single, "The Ride."   There is an awesome story behind  this one.

With his music touching so many for so many years!!


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Jordan has had the notorious McGonigel's Mucky 

Duck in Houston on her Bucket list venue to play for a while and she's ready to sell it out.  She also lets us in on her new upcoming Album and she shares stories from NBC's The Voice.


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Tristan Roberson earned a Number One on the Texas Regional Radio Report with his first Texas Radio Release, "Somewhere in Texas".  is Debut Album, "One Night In Dallas is out now.  

Tristan has a new Song dropping to Streaming, loaded Tour Schedule, and a list of accomplishments  and he's just getting started. 

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Keaton Adams has an amazing story and you can learn all about it, his music, how his band formed, nd more.

He is a name to keep up with in Texas/Red Dirt Music

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Get to know the name Elle Townley.  Elle is on Radio 

Tour in support of her new single "Taking off My Halo".  Texas Toast Podcast was her first stop.  At 16, she is paving a way for a bright future in the business.  She has been a Texas Country Music Association Young Artist of the year finalist for  2022, 2024, and 2025.

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On today's pod we talk with Texas country new-comer Lucas Sousa about everything he's been up to and get to know him a little better. We also chat with Mike McClure of The Great Divide about their newest radio release!

Find The Great Divide's tour dates, merch and more info at https://www.tgdmusic.com/

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