Texas Heritage Songwriters Association honors legendary songwriters
February 2, 2006 by Paris and John
Filed under News and Festivals
The Texas Heritage Songwriters Association (THSA) in conjunction with the Center for Texas Music History (CTMH) at Texas State University, San Marcos, will bestow the title, “Texas Heritage Songwriter” upon Sonny Throckmorton, Freddy Powers, and Kris Kristofferson.
On Sunday, March 12, the THSA and CTMH will honor Kristofferson, Throckmorton, and Powers at historic Hill’s Café in South Austin. Beginning at 3:00 PM, the event will feature performances by the honorees as well as a cavalcade of Texas music stars that bear the influence of these legends.
Powers and Throckmorton are two of the most prolific and influential songwriters in Texas music. Powers produced Willie Nelson’s landmark record Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and has written numerous hits for Merle Haggard, including “I Always Get Lucky With You,” “Let’s Chase Each Other Around The Room Tonight,” and “A Place To Fall Apart.” Throckmorton has penned hits such as “Where the Cowboy Rides Away,” “Why Not Me,” “Middle Aged Crazy,” and “I Wish I Was 18 Again,” for artists such as George Strait, the Judds, George Burns and Jerry Lee Lewis.
Kris Kristofferson’s songwriting catalog is staggering. He has written for and worked with some of the biggest names in music, had a brilliant recording career of his own, and made the successful leap to movie stardom. A true icon, Kristofferson’s contribution to music, in Texas and around the world, is immeasurable. His hits include “Me & Bobby McGee,” “For the Good Times,” “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” and “Help Me Make It Through the Night.”The THSA is also pleased to announce the creation of “Coach Royal’s Pickin’ Room” at the historic Hill’s Café. True to Coach Darrell K Royal’s legacy, the Pickin’ Room will host intimate musical gatherings in addition to housing the awards bestowed upon Heritage Songwriters.
Advance tickets are available online at http://www.texasheritagesongwriters.com
and because the event is expected to sell out, early purchase is encouraged.
The Texas Heritage Songwriters Association is a non-profit organization in association with Celebrate Texas, (501c3), and the Center for Texas Music History, (501c3) at Texas State University, San Marcos.
Officially recognized by the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas, The Texas Heritage Songwriters Association is commended for its effort to preserve this significant Texas tradition. Hill’s Café has been declared a cultural landmark and the official home of the Texas Songwriters Collection. This House Concurrent Resolution was documented by The State of Texas House of Representative notables Harvey Hilderbran and Terry Keel, and holds signatures of other such notables as President of the Senate David Dewhurst and Governor Rick Perry.
Texas Heritage Songwriters Homecoming
Sunday, March 12, 2006
3:00 PM
Hill’s Café
4700 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78745
512-851-9300
http://www.texasheritagesongwriters.com
Photos courtesy Texas Heritage Songwriters Association
