My Favorite New CD

Posted: July 7th, 2007 at 1:37 pm | By: Sunny Sweeney

My new favorite CD is called The Bourbon Legend by Jason Boland and the Stragglers. Jason’s an Okie but now calls Texas home. He plays all over the place and his band is awesome. They have a young steel guitar player, Roger Ray, (we have the other one-HA!) and I love playing with them. I’m really looking forward to Sept. 8 at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, OK. Anyway, Jason and I have started a song and I have a really good feeling with him as a co-writer. It’s probably just gonna be one of those “let’s hang out and see if we come up with something cool” songs, which are my favorite kind. The less forced a song is when writing it, the more truthful it is, which most of the time makes it a better song. That’s how it is when I write with my best friend Brennen Leigh. We can throw back a few and just be hanging out and one of us says something and the other one goes, “Hey, get the guitar.”

There’s an online radio station that is based out of Nederland, TX (by Beaumont) that is run by Cara and Daniel Miller and it has just recently become a Texas Music Chart reporter. YAY CARA AND DANIEL!! It’s Radio Free Texas. When I began beating down doors two years ago, I went to them because I knew that they supported the musicians. They were one of the first stations to start playing my CD, Heartbreaker’s Hall of Fame. As they say, “RFT has continued to maintain that we give the artists a voice and the listeners a choice. RFT’s playlist is almost all-request driven. The fans pick what they want to hear and we oblige them.” RFT just started out by playing music that they loved and it has turned into so much more!

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Cara says:

Posted: July 9th, 2007 at 3:02 am

Thank you for sharing with us all. You know I’m a huge Sunny fan!! Have a great time across the pond.
Brody says:

Posted: July 9th, 2007 at 9:47 am

My girlfriend says I woke her up in the middle of the night on Saturday because I was singing “I can’t tell if I drink because she b*tches / or if she b*tches because I drink.” So you know it’s good music if you sing it in your sleep. It’ll be interesting to see what you and Jason come up with.
rob says:

Posted: July 9th, 2007 at 11:14 am

Damn, a song written by you and Jason would be GREAT!! Cant wait to see what ya’ll come up with! How’s Europe going??
Sarah B says:

Posted: July 9th, 2007 at 3:57 pm

Thanks for supporting RFT…They are GREAT for the scene and love what they do. No corporate America at RFT, just good music!!!
Martha says:

Posted: August 15th, 2007 at 2:19 pm

You are writing a song with Jason? That is going to be great. I love you both. I was really disappointed when the show on Sept 8th at The Cain’s was re-scheduled for November. I had been looking forward to the Sept show since ummm I don’t know like the end of May, but it’s ok, I can wait until November, and I know the wait will be worth it. Of course Jason plays around here all the time since he is from around these parts. Maybe RFT can team up with the Cain’s somehow and get more of the Texas/Red Dirt artists to play up here.
Bud says:

Posted: August 22nd, 2007 at 8:00 pm

Thanks a lot and see ya’ll on Radio Free Texas . org
bob lee says:

Posted: August 22nd, 2007 at 8:07 pm

I know yall will be a bad ass combo.
Melissa says:

Posted: August 22nd, 2007 at 8:09 pm

Sunny,
Like Cara said she is a huge fan but after meeting and getting a chance to hang out with you at Courville’s I know why she loves you so much. Thanks for the great blog and can’t wait to read more.
Jona says:

Posted: August 22nd, 2007 at 8:09 pm

We, as Texans, seem to be converting a lot of Okies into Texans! lol! I can’t wait to hear the song ya’ll come up with. Enjoy Europe and thanks for supporting RFT!
foundintexas says:

Posted: August 22nd, 2007 at 8:27 pm

Sunny! We love you! Great article girl!! Stop by radiofreetexas.org some time to check in!!
cdbiels says:

Posted: August 22nd, 2007 at 8:40 pm

Sunny, you aweosme! We love you on RFT!
StephG says:

Posted: August 22nd, 2007 at 8:56 pm

Enjoy the blog! Great Read! Would love to catch a show sometime soon and maybe even hear a new song from you and Jason. ;-) I love to hear them play you on radio free texas. Come to Houston
adam says:

Posted: August 22nd, 2007 at 8:57 pm

i think its some awesome of you to write a review for jason. an yeah RFT rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Supergirl says:

Posted: August 22nd, 2007 at 9:10 pm

Love, love love RFT!!! Thanks for the blog. Texas Outlaws Rock!!

Hugs!!
Meagan says:

Posted: August 22nd, 2007 at 9:34 pm

Glad you are helping Jason Boland’s name get out there as well as Radio Free Texas.Good luck and I look forward to hearing that song. Keep on keepin on!
Thomas McAleer says:

Posted: August 22nd, 2007 at 9:56 pm

Love your CD Sunny! I love RFT and listen all the time. They play the music that matters!
Argon says:

Posted: August 22nd, 2007 at 10:17 pm

I love your music and taste in music Sunny. RTF is a great way to keep up with the Texas music scene!
kim says:

Posted: August 22nd, 2007 at 11:15 pm

Enjoyed your blog, thanks for helping get the word out there about RFT!
Dave says:

Posted: August 22nd, 2007 at 11:56 pm

Hey! Can’t wait to here the new song. You need to get back to Wichita Falls,Tx. Nice shout out to RFT.
KariLou says:

Posted: August 22nd, 2007 at 11:57 pm

Sunny, awesome blog! Thanks for mentioning RFT!!!! Cant wait to see you live again mama :)
Joe says:

Posted: August 23rd, 2007 at 8:51 am

I played with Jason a few years back. Hes a real down to earth country boy and awesome songwriter. I think ya’ll would do great writin together. And thanks for helpin git the word out about RFT.
TheSusanturpin says:

Posted: August 23rd, 2007 at 10:13 am

Hey, I’m a fan of Jason Boland, too! Mega props for being into some great music ;] OH! And even MORE props for mentioning RadioFreeTexas — it’s addictive, eh?
TxMusicGrl06 says:

Posted: August 23rd, 2007 at 12:43 pm

Sunny,
Great blog! It’s so wonderful to know that artists are fans of other artists. Thank for mentioning RFT! You’re a wonderful singer, and exquisit songwriter! Cannot wait til you come around the houston area to see you play.
Carie Jo says:

Posted: August 23rd, 2007 at 1:54 pm

What a great article! Radio Free Texas is the greatest!
Bowfishr5 says:

Posted: August 23rd, 2007 at 2:42 pm

Another great article thanks alot Sunny!
Gareddirtfan says:

Posted: August 23rd, 2007 at 10:38 pm

As the name says im a HUGE fan of Texas/reddirt music. And thanks to RFT I can listen to it anytime I want! Keep supporting them because they are the best way for some of us to hear new artists that dont get airplay here in the “east” And yes “The Bourbon Legend” ROCKS!!!
DuckButter says:

Posted: August 24th, 2007 at 12:53 am

White Oak and Beaumont Texas here letting you know we support you Sunny and thank you for supporting Radio Free Texas.org not .com !!!!!!
Jason Thompson says:

Posted: August 24th, 2007 at 3:33 am

Thanks for the entertaining blog, well written and the fact that you gave props to Radio-Free Texas is something that makes us all happy who support and tune into them. Remember that’s Radio Free Texas.org not .com! Look forward to more great stuff from Sunny!

Jay
MommaDawg says:

Posted: August 25th, 2007 at 2:48 am

Sounds like you kicked ****and I know that you showed them how to “ROCK” the TEXAS way.Love your music.Thanks for supporting RFT.Hope to see you soon.
MommaDawg aka Faye Beth
Erik O says:

Posted: August 25th, 2007 at 6:06 pm

Great album…Love listenin to Y’all and Jason Boland as well as all the Great Texas Artists on Radio Free Texas….Big fan!
Slow Rollin Mama says:

Posted: August 28th, 2007 at 7:17 am

Keep up the great work Sunny!! Thanks for remembering RFT!
txhicchic says:

Posted: August 29th, 2007 at 12:13 pm

That’s a great article! You’ve combined 2 of my favorite things - RFT and Jason Boland. Can’t wait to hear the new music!
jeremy says:

Posted: September 4th, 2007 at 12:41 am

hey sunny thanks for giving props to radiofreetexas.org we appreciate it man
Buster says:

Posted: September 4th, 2007 at 4:33 pm

Great article, Jason Boland & the Stragglers are one of the best bands I’ve heard in a long time. Thanks to Jason for keeping country real, and thanks to Sunny for mentioning RFT.
easttboy says:

Posted: September 5th, 2007 at 12:50 am

Boland has a great voice and I really enjoy his stuff. Great article, Sunny.
And thanks to Radio Free Texas for getting Red Dirt Music to the masses!
txreddirtgitl says:

Posted: September 5th, 2007 at 11:42 pm

Awesome article! Radiofreetexas.org is a great way to keep up with the latest and greatest in red dirt. Keepin it dirty!
Mia says:

Posted: September 7th, 2007 at 3:41 pm

Cant wait to hear you on Radio Free Texas!
PREMONTTXGUY says:

Posted: September 10th, 2007 at 7:56 pm

Jason Boland and the Stragglers rock ! I have seen yall at several times . Thanks to R.F.T. I can now listen to yall at home . Keep on keeping on
Chad says:

Posted: September 24th, 2007 at 4:39 pm

Great Read! Nice blog! Would love to catch a show sometime soon and maybe even hear a new song from you and Jason. I love to hear them play you on Radio Free Texas.
Would be nice to see a show sometime soon in the Conroe area.
Tricia (emtrn) says:

Posted: October 2nd, 2007 at 7:20 am

Love your music Sunny!! Keep up the great work :)
MsMia says:

Posted: October 3rd, 2007 at 11:00 am

Hey Sunny! I love your music. Thanks for supporting Radio Free Texas! When are you coming back to Wichita Falls!
Truckjrt says:

Posted: October 12th, 2007 at 8:56 pm

If it wasn’t for Radio Free Texas I wouldn’t know or hear the greatness of Sunny’s favorite band Jason Boland and the Stragglers.
chaisintail says:

Posted: October 25th, 2007 at 11:18 pm

Great blog Sunny….can’t wait to hear yalls song together
AngelicVomit says:

Posted: November 5th, 2007 at 9:51 am

Great Post! Gonna go request you on RadioFreeTexas.org!
Emily says:

Posted: November 6th, 2007 at 3:44 pm

Great Choice! that is one my favorite C.D.’s as well!
I have just recently found RadioFreeTexas.org and I am addicted!
danielmac2 says:

Posted: November 9th, 2007 at 1:50 pm

can’t wait to hear it on radio free texas you both kick ass and i know that song will
ctjdrsturner says:

Posted: November 26th, 2007 at 4:51 pm

Thanks for supporting RFT Stop in sometime!
ctjdrsturner says:

Posted: November 26th, 2007 at 4:52 pm

Way to go mentioning Radio Free Texas stop in sometime!
Cathe Butler says:

Posted: November 30th, 2007 at 2:50 pm

Thanks for the blog I loved it! I’m also a huge fan and a street team member of Radio Free Texas!!
Alina Aleman says:

Posted: December 11th, 2007 at 3:05 pm

Love you Blog!!! I’m excited about hearing ya’lls song!! YAY for RFT!!
boomersooner17 says:

Posted: December 15th, 2007 at 11:44 am

Sunny thanks for remembering the Rowdies at RFT!!! Keep up the good work
John Onland says:

Posted: December 19th, 2007 at 2:41 pm

Huge fan of RFT it never turned off at our home. In Vancouver.
flesh99 says:

Posted: December 22nd, 2007 at 3:21 pm

I never a JB&S show that I can help. It’s awesome to see someone writing about real music these days. Props for the RFT shout!
wojtalsd says:

Posted: January 13th, 2008 at 2:16 pm

Jason Boland is great! I love all there stuff! Also a huge Radio Free Texas fan! Keep up the great work and can’t wait to hear more red dirt country on TV!
kinglonestar says:

Posted: January 21st, 2008 at 12:12 pm

Great to hear you giving props to RFT! Also great to hear you are teaming up w/ Boland. Y’all keep up all the good work. Y’all are the ones we’ll still be talking about in 20 years…like people talk about the ‘Outlaws’ of the late 70’s and early 80’s. It’s awesome to have heartfelt music still flowing. With the help of the great gang at http://www.radiofreetexas.org (I’m a street team member) you guys are all going to continue getting a bigger audience. We know that guys like you will never forget the little people that helped make things happen.
Later,
kinglonestar
Cypress, TX
bigjer51 says:

Posted: January 23rd, 2008 at 9:36 am

I am really getting into Sunny’s music and the first time I heard it was on radiofreetexas! I look forward to seeing a show sometime soon!
Shaina says:

Posted: January 23rd, 2008 at 1:16 pm

To anyone claiming to be a Boland fan and a reddirt music supporter that hasn’t visited RFT at http://www.radiofreetexax.org , you’re cheating yourself out some of this country’s best music and enjoyment! Props to Sweeney and RFT! Keep it rockin’ ya’ll!
texas2labonte` says:

Posted: February 7th, 2008 at 11:04 pm

Great article! Some of the best songs ever written came from just hanging out and seeing what happens. Can’t wait to hopefully hear some of them.

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