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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October 7, 2025 19 mins

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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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On today's episode, we reflect on 40 YEARS of the premiere Texas Country music festival, The MusicFest at Steamboat. John Dickson started the festival in 1986 and has been at the held ever since.

Find more info on The MusicFest and book your tickets at https://www.themusicfest.com/

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Roo Arcus, an Australia native, is making big moves in Texas Country music. We got the opportunity to talk with him on the pod to get to know him a bit and his back story, along with what he's currently working on with some of Texas Country's finest! 

Find Roo's tour dates, merch and more info at https://www.rooarcus.com/

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May 27, 2025 38 mins

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On today's episode we get to check with one Texas's finest up-and-comers, Cole Stephens. Originally from East Texas, you can find Cole on the road every single weekend anywhere in the state! 

Find Cole's tour dates, merch and more info at https://colestephensmusic.com/

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May 13, 2025 25 mins

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Rich O' Toole is BACK! In this episode we get into his return to Texas radio, imbalances in the Texas scene, haters and supporting female artists. 

Find Rich's tour dates, merch and more info at https://www.richotoole.com/

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April 29, 2025 22 mins

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This weeks guest are two Conroe, Texas natives that come together to form the dynamic group, Bottomland. Get to know Cannon Brand and Justin Gates and learn what all the fuss is about with these guys and their incredible music!

Find Bottomlands's tour dates, merch and more info at https://bottomlandband.com/

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We had the great pleasure of chatting with tenured Texas singer-songwriter, Zac Wilkerson! We get into his early days and intro into music, the making of his records and who he's worked with and much more! 

Find Zac's tour dates, merch and more info at https://www.zacwilkersonmusic.com/home

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April 1, 2025 22 mins

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Today we're joined by Cynthia and Eric from the Texas Country Music Cruise, a 7-Day + 10 Artist excursion out of Galveston, Texas in November 2025. We get into the start of the cruise in 2018 and how it's evolved, how Eric came on as the music director and how they're cruising this year on the biggest Royal Caribbean ship to ever sail out of Galveston!

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March 18, 2025 47 mins

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James Cook is a multi-faceted talent from North Texas and it was pleasure getting to catch up with our old friend. He has a new album coming out on April 11th entitled "Texican Velvet" paired with a tour by the same name. 

Find James's tour dates, merch and more info at https://jamescookmakesmusic.com/

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March 4, 2025 36 mins

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We're so excited to be back up and running. Bringing you the best and brightest conversations with the best in Texas Country. And who else to help relaunch the show but Texas Country Forefather, Willy Braun from Reckless Kelly. Reckless are currently in the process of "retiring" while also releasing new music. Willy helps clear up how any of that makes sense in this episo...

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December 17, 2024 20 mins

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Slade Coulter is a making a name for himself in Texas music as a dynamic and diverse songwriter. His new album "Something To Say" just dropped last on December 13th with nine fresh tracks for your enjoyment.

Find Slade's tour dates, merch and more info at https://sladecoulter.com/

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