Jody Nix - Fiddle/Vocals
Larry Nix - Bass/Vocals
Robert Weeks -Fiddle/Vocals
Johnny Cox- Steel
Dixie Hankins - Drums
VEGAS!!
Influences
Singers - Hoyle Nix, Ben Nix, Bob Wills, Tommy Duncan, Ray Price, Johnny Bush, Faron Young, Merle Haggard, Charlie Walker, Marty Robbins, Tony Booth, Asleep At The Wheel, Mel Tillis, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Dugg Collins.
Fiddle Players - Hoyle Nix, Bob Wills, Red Hayes, Tommy Jackson, Johnny Gimble, Keith Coleman, Louie Tierney, Robert Weeks, Jason Roberts, Bobby Flores, Joe Holley.
Music Styles - Western Swing, Traditional and Classic Country, Shuffles...Real Country Music, Twin Fiddles, Pedal Steel, Texas Fiddlin'.
Jody singing with the Playboys at Turkey . . . . Ida Red!
The pure lyrical strains of country swing drift from the sandy plains of West Texas. A legendary style created in the 1940's & 50's by two great talents, BOB WILLS & HOYLE NIX, continues to excite audiences. Hoyle's son, Jody Nix, inherited his father's love of music and his talent - a combination that was shown early in life. At eight, when most children were learning the music scales, Jody began his professional career, playing five nights a week for his father's band, The West Texas Cowboys. He learned the soft swing of country music as only an insider can - an insider guided by Hoyle Nix & Bob Wills! Jody's years of music education were rewarded. In 1973, at twenty-one, Jody had performed on Bob Wills' "FOR THE LAST TIME" album. The young star had indeed learned his profession well.
After the death of his father, Jody moved from the drums to the fiddle; from the back of the stage to the front - a move he was destined to make. His natural talents, total dedication to western swing fiddle have dazzled audiences ever since. As a band leader, Jody created a mix of pure, traditional western swing and true country music which blends to produce a unique sound that appeals to the educated listener of today. His high energy stage shows and easy dance music have excited audiences and the band has developed a loyal following of fans of all ages.
Realizing the importance of his band, Jody carefully chose members whose music philosophy and talents mirror his own. The style and experience blend to form a unique 'family.' Larry Nix's extraordinary bass playing, compliments his polished harmony singing, making him a very special talent in the band. Robert Weeks is one of the finest, young fiddle players in the business, and along with Jody makes up one of the best twin fiddle teams in Texas! Johnny Cox was only 15 when he started his professional career on the steel and is unquestionably one of the best steel players in the world. Dixie Hankins brings her talent to the band as a great drummer . . . keeping the beat for the Texas Cowboys. Each musician understands and abides by Jody's policy (for both himself & his band members) of no alcohol or drug usage.
Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys are well known as one of the finest professional music organizations anywhere. They travel across the country playing major rodeos, clubs, and conventions to large audiences. Jody received a special honor in 1989 when he and his band were asked to perform at the Texas State Society Black Tie & Boots Ball for George Bush the President Of the United States This was quite an honor and a cherished memory.
Jody has recorded seven albums to his credit and was a guest artist with Asleep At the Wheel on the "Tribute To Bob Wills" album. This album was a Country Music Association nominee for "Album of the Year" honors at the CMA Awards Show in 1994. In October of 1996, Jody was inducted into the Western Swing Hall of Fame in Sacramento, California.
JODY NIX is a family man who lives in the small, friendly West Texas town of Big Spring. He has a daughter Brooke, a son and daugher-in-law, James and Nicky Henderson and grandchildren Reagan and Jessica. Jody believes success is due to hard work, determination, and the use of a God-given talent. He plans to continue offering good, clean family entertainment in concerts and solid Texas dance music, a combination he feels will become only more popular in the years to come. The tradition continues as people of all ages come to dance, listen, and enjoy a man and his music, played the way it should be played. When it comes to country dance music, JODY NIX & THE TEXAS COWBOYS are most definitely the finest in top notch entertainment and true professionals in every sense of the word.
Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys's Friend Space (Top 16)
Jody, thanks for coming to Washington DC. I am loving listening to your music (and dancing to it) at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Thanks also for helping to keep Faron Young's memory and music alive. Diane
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY AMIGO!! DEL THE SAX MAN IS IN DC TO SEE YA'! HONORED YOU ON MY RADIO SHOW YESTERDAY UNDER THE X IN TEXAS! www. koop. org LOL AND BEST OF ALL POSSIBLE WORLDS, DJ TEXAS TED AND LINDA SUE
So glad to have you as a friend! I pray my music blesses you. Please stop by my page and sign my guestbook. Feel free to visit often and keep in touch! In His praise, Yvonne "Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! While I live I will praise the Lord; I will sing praises to God while I have my being." Psalm 146: 1-2
Asleep At The Wheel brought my attention to western swing back in the early '90's. It's a delight to know you were so closely associated with them; your music is steeped in that pleasingly distinctive sound. I'm happy to be in your friends circle.
