The North Texas State Fair and Rodeo -- Music

Dale Watson

Championed by music critics, and both traditional as well as alternative country music fans, Dale Watson has maintained his image as a traditional, old style honky tonk musician.

Born and raised in the South, Watson wrote his first song at age 12 and made his first recording at age 14. He spent his first professional years playing at local clubs and honky tonks before migrating to California's alternative country scene. After a couple of singles, "One Tear at a Time" and "You Pour It On", plus contributions to compilation projects, Watson found work writing in Nashville.

After experiencing the world of commercial country music, Dale Watson decided he prefered the more progressive scene of Austin, Texas. Here he played with The Lone Stars and released his debut album, Cheatin' Heart Attack bringing immense vitality to a traditional vintage sound.

Watson is featured as a writer and performer in several movie sound tracks. He has had a few acting jobs and is featured in the lead role in the forthcoming Austin Angel.

Dale Watson is a member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame and continues to play locally and produce albums. His most recent releases are The Little Darlin' Sessions and The Truckin' Sessions vol 2.