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History of Billy Bob's Texas: How Billy Bob's Texas became 'The Mother Church of Honky Tonks
History of Billy Bob's Texas: How Billy Bob's Texas became 'The Mother Church of Honky Tonks
For 41 years, Billy Bob’s Texas in the Fort Worth Stockyards has been an institution enjoyed by untold thousands of country music fans, and some of the biggest names in the business. And throughout its history, Star-Telegram photographers have captured everything from Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July concerts to the fun that folks have learning how to line dance at the “world’s largest honky tonk.” Here’s a look back at memorable moments from the Star-Telegram archives, starting with the grand opening on April 1, 1981, through nearly every year until now, as well as some photos provided by Billy Bob’s. How many of these events do you remember?
Read more at:https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article267883027.html
History of Billy Bob's Texas: How Billy Bob's Texas became 'The Mother Church of Honky Tonks
History of Billy Bob's Texas: How Billy Bob's Texas became 'The Mother Church of Honky Tonks
History of Billy Bob's Texas: How Billy Bob's Texas became 'The Mother Church of Honky Tonks
In the center of the historic stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas, there is a place that encapsulates the larger-than-life spirit of the Lone Star State and serves as a haven for fans of country music and Western cowboy culture. That place is the incomparable Billy Bob's Texas -- "The World's Largest Honky Tonk."
Country music is famous for its historic venues where country legends started their careers. In Nashville, Tenn., those hallowed places include Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Robert's Western World, and of course, the Ryman Auditorium. In Texas, that place is unequivocally Billy Bob's.
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The Career of Billy Bob Barnett and What He and NFL Star Martellus Bennett Have in Common
The Career of Billy Bob Barnett and What He and NFL Star Martellus Bennett Have in Common
The Career of Billy Bob Barnett and What He and NFL Star Martellus Bennett Have in Common
As the founder of Billy Bob’s Texas, in the historic district of the Ft. Worth Stockyards, Billy Bob Barnett has cemented his reputation in the world of Entertainment, Music, Bull Riding, and Authentic Western Culture, becoming an integral part of Texas Heritage and History. But before Barnett found his career in the entertainment industry, the larger-than-life 6’5” Texan was a star athlete at Texas A&M University, lettering in both basketball and football, which in recent years has put him in famous company.
Read more at:https://foxchronicle.com/billy-bob-barnett/
The World's Largest Honky Tonk Celebrates 40 years of Music and Bull-Riding Fun
The Career of Billy Bob Barnett and What He and NFL Star Martellus Bennett Have in Common
The Career of Billy Bob Barnett and What He and NFL Star Martellus Bennett Have in Common
We all know the adage – everything is bigger in Texas. So, it was likely no surprise to anyone when Billy Bob Barnett, a Texas A&M graduate and pro football player turned an abandoned 100,000-square-foot department store and former open-air cattle barn into a nightclub. It was 1981, and their go-big-or-go-home attitude resulted in the one-of-a-kind live music venue and dance hall known as Billy Bob’s Texas, which is still promoted as “the World’s Largest Honky Tonk.”
Read more at:https://www.postcardslive.com/billy-bobs-texas/
Billy Bob Barnett Remains a Texan Icon
Billy Bob Barnett Brings Back the Historical Character of Texas
Billy Bob Barnett Reshapes Texas' Entertainment Industry
Texas icon Billy Bob Barnett has been an instrumental figure in many diverse industries in the Lone Star State. Through his work in the entertainment industry, the beverage industry, and historic preservation, Barnett has made a mark on the Fort Worth area and in the state of Texas as a whole.
https://billybobbarnett.medium.com/billy-bob-barnett-remains-a-texan-icon-18c40ccb2255
Billy Bob Barnett Reshapes Texas' Entertainment Industry
Billy Bob Barnett Brings Back the Historical Character of Texas
Billy Bob Barnett Reshapes Texas' Entertainment Industry
Billy Bob Barnett is a business and civic leader from Texas. At various points in his career, he has been involved in entertainment, food and beverage, business consulting, and legislative lobbying. He has had an outsized impact on the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the state of Texas as a whole.
https://www.theflashlist.com/assets/posts/2020/277/billy-bob-barnett-reshapes-texas-entertainment-industry.html
Billy Bob Barnett Brings Back the Historical Character of Texas
Billy Bob Barnett Brings Back the Historical Character of Texas
Billy Bob Barnett Brings Back the Historical Character of Texas
Billy Bob Barnett has had a major impact on the state of Texas. He has worked hard to bring back businesses and historical sites in Texas, ranging from beverage industry projects to the restoration and development of the Fort Worth Stockyards.
https://vator.tv/news/2020-10-05-billy-bob-barnett-brings-back-the-historical-character-of-texas
Billy Bob Barnett's Influence in Texas Covers Over 3 Decades
Billy Bob Barnett's Influence in Texas Covers Over 3 Decades
Billy Bob Barnett Brings Back the Historical Character of Texas
Texas residents and visitors alike are interested in preserving the character of the state. Understanding what makes Texas unique leads to professional success for many types of businesses.
https://patch.com/texas/sanantonio/billy-bob-barnett-s-influence-texas-covers-over-3-decades-nodx
Billy Bob Barnett on Working in the Entertainment Industry
Billy Bob Barnett's Influence in Texas Covers Over 3 Decades
Billy Bob Barnett on Working in the Entertainment Industry
Texas entrepreneur Billy Bob Barnett was raised in central Texas and attended Texas A&M University. Throughout college, he was an avid basketball player and was named to the Basketball All Southwest Conference Team each year.
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/billy-bob-barnett-on-working-in-the-entertainment-industry/
Interview with the Founder of Billy Bob’s Texas
Billy Bob Barnett's Influence in Texas Covers Over 3 Decades
Billy Bob Barnett on Working in the Entertainment Industry
Billy Bob Barnett was born in 1946 in Lampass, Texas. His father was a horseman, cattleman, and ranch farmer. While he was in high school, his family moved to Brenham and worked on a ranch belonging to the family of Hub Baker, who would go on to become Barnett’s lifelong friend and business partner.
https://ideamensch.com/billybob-barnett/
40TH ANNIVERSARY LEGENDARY PERFORMERS TO PLAY FOR THE CELEBRATION
BILLY BOB'S TEXAS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF GOOD MUSIC AND GREAT FUN
40TH ANNIVERSARY LEGENDARY PERFORMERS TO PLAY FOR THE CELEBRATION
Billy Bob's Texas is celebrating 40 years. Here are just some of the names coming to town.
BILLY BOB'S TEXAS CELEBRATE'S 40TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY
BILLY BOB'S TEXAS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF GOOD MUSIC AND GREAT FUN
40TH ANNIVERSARY LEGENDARY PERFORMERS TO PLAY FOR THE CELEBRATION
Billy Bob’s to Host Month-Long 40th Anniversary Celebration
https://fwtx.com/culture/billy-bob%E2%80%99s-to-host-month-long-40th-anniversary-celebration/
BILLY BOB'S TEXAS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF GOOD MUSIC AND GREAT FUN
BILLY BOB'S TEXAS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF GOOD MUSIC AND GREAT FUN
BILLY BOB'S TEXAS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF GOOD MUSIC AND GREAT FUN
Billy Bob’s Texas Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Some Of
The Biggest Names In Country Music Including Hank Williams Jr., Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers, Midland, Dwight Yoakam, Miranda Lambert, The Bellamy Brothers & More
https://www.959theranch.com/billy-bobs-texas-celebrates-40-years-of-good-music-and-great-times/
Billy Bob Barnett Featured in Two Exclusive Interviews
Billy Bob Barnett and Fiance Offer Support to Community
Billy Bob Barnett Featured in Two Exclusive Interviews
Billy Bob Barnett was featured in two recent interviews with Thrive Global and Ideamensch. He primarily spoke about what he has learned throughout his career as an entrepreneur in the food & beverage and entertainment industry in Texas.
https://www.accesswire.com/viewarticle.aspx?id=609930
Accesswire: Billy Bob Barnett Launches Website
Billy Bob Barnett and Fiance Offer Support to Community
Billy Bob Barnett Featured in Two Exclusive Interviews
Billy Bob Barnett has launched his own personal website that highlights his professional achievements and expertise as an entrepreneur and business/political consultant in Texas.
https://www.accesswire.com/viewarticle.aspx?id=612745
Billy Bob Barnett and Fiance Offer Support to Community
Billy Bob Barnett and Fiance Offer Support to Community
Billy Bob Barnett and Fiance Offer Support to Community
Billy Bob Barnett, a successful Texas entrepreneur, has partnered with his fiance' Stacy to offer critical support to their community. Over the past few months they have been assisting local seniors including those financially impacted by the closures and economic downturn brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The US: Eight of the best music experiences
8 reasons Billy Bob's Texas is a legendary honky tonk
Billy Bob Barnett and Fiance Offer Support to Community
It only takes the twang of a guitar string to get in the Nashville country-music mood, the quiver of a lip and an ‘uh‑huh-huh’ to know it’s Elvis, and Aretha need only belt out an ‘R’ at the top of her voice before we can tell we’re about to get a lesson in respect.
https://travelweekly.co.uk/articles/282796/the-us-eight-of-the-best-music-experiences
Texas Trail of Fame Profile
8 reasons Billy Bob's Texas is a legendary honky tonk
8 reasons Billy Bob's Texas is a legendary honky tonk
Billy Bob Barnett, Billy Bob’s Founder, 1946 – Billy Bob Barnett is the founder of Billy Bob’s Texas. On April 1, 1981, Mr. Barnett took what was originally a cattle barn, an airplane manufacturing plant and a department store, and opened what is now internationally known as “The World’s Largest Honky-Tonk.”
8 reasons Billy Bob's Texas is a legendary honky tonk
8 reasons Billy Bob's Texas is a legendary honky tonk
8 reasons Billy Bob's Texas is a legendary honky tonk
For North Texan music lovers, a trip to Billy Bob's is a rite of passage. A historic tourist stop by day, the self-proclaimed World's Largest Honky Tonk transforms nightly into a top Texas concert venue, attracting some of the most acclaimed country music and rock 'n roll acts of all time.
Merle Haggard Offers Proof of His High Spirits by Telling 5,095 Texans, 'This Round's on Me'
Dwight Yoakam, Brothers Osborne, Easton Corbin, Josh Ward & More Set To Take The Stage At Billy Bob'
Dwight Yoakam, Brothers Osborne, Easton Corbin, Josh Ward & More Set To Take The Stage At Billy Bob'
Among country music stars there’s never been a better ole boy than Merle Haggard. Known as “the poet laureate of the hard hats,” his songs celebrate plain people in places like Muskogee, Okla. and, often, the pleasures and perils of two-fisted boozing (I Don’t Want to Sober Up Tonight).
Dwight Yoakam, Brothers Osborne, Easton Corbin, Josh Ward & More Set To Take The Stage At Billy Bob'
Dwight Yoakam, Brothers Osborne, Easton Corbin, Josh Ward & More Set To Take The Stage At Billy Bob'
Dwight Yoakam, Brothers Osborne, Easton Corbin, Josh Ward & More Set To Take The Stage At Billy Bob'
Billy Bob's is the home of big-name concerts, bull riding and chicken fried steak with a reputation as gigantic as the state itself. With a new dance floor, Billy Bob's Texas fans will be two-stepping throughout the month of February with top name entertainers from the past, present and future gracing its historic stage.
LEGENDARY PERFORMANCES
Dwight Yoakam, Brothers Osborne, Easton Corbin, Josh Ward & More Set To Take The Stage At Billy Bob'
LEGENDARY PERFORMANCES
Bob Hope, Chuck Berry and Johnny Cash are just a few of the iconic performers to take the stage at Billy Bob’s Texas.https://billybobstexas.com/news/celebrating-black-history-month-chuck-berry