Little Texas
Polished 90s country rock defined by soaring vocal harmonies and anthemic energy. Perfect for long drives and nostalgic summer nights under big skies.
Polished 90s country rock defined by soaring vocal harmonies and anthemic energy. Perfect for long drives and nostalgic summer nights under big skies.
Little Texas represents the peak of the 1990s 'Young Country' movement, blending the high-octane energy of arena rock with the storytelling heart of Nashville. Their sound is immediately recognizable by its dense, impeccably stacked vocal harmonies that owe as much to The Eagles as they do to traditional country. It is music that feels expansive, sun-drenched, and unapologetically melodic.
What truly sets them apart is their self-contained band dynamic. Unlike many of their contemporaries who relied on session players, Little Texas wrote and played their own material, resulting in a cohesive, lived-in chemistry. The interplay between Porter Howell's signature slide guitar and the group's lush vocal arrangements creates a sonic warmth that feels both professional and personal.
Start with the 'Big Time' album. It captures the band at their commercial and creative zenith, featuring the quintessential Texas anthem alongside some of the decade's most enduring country ballads. It is the perfect entry point for anyone looking to understand the bridge between 70s rock and modern country pop.
Little Texas is an American country music band founded in Nashville, Tennessee. The band consists of Porter Howell (lead guitar, vocals), Del Gray (drums), Dwayne O'Brien (rhythm guitar, vocals), and Duane Propes (bass guitar, vocals). They, along with Tim Rushlow (rhythm guitar, vocals) and Brady Seals (keyboards, vocals), formed the band in 1988. Signed to Warner Bros. Records Nashville in 1991, Little Texas released its debut album First Time for Everything that year. The album's lead off single, "Some Guys Have All the Love", reached a peak of No. 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Little Texas charted thirteen top-40 hits between then and 1995, including the number one "My Love" in 1994. Their debut album earned a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), while 1993's Big Time is certified double platinum and 1994's Kick a Little is certified platinum. Seals left the band in 1994 and was replaced by Jeff Huskins soon after. After a Greatest Hits package and a self-titled fourth studio album, the group disbanded in 1997. Seals went on to record multiple solo albums and one as the lead singer of Hot Apple Pie. Rushlow recorded one solo album and later founded the band Rushlow and the duo Rushlow Harris before joining the Frontmen. Gray, Howell, O'Brien, and Propes re-established Little Texas in 2004 with new lead singer Steven Troy, who left the band and resulted in Porter Howell taking over as lead vocalist. Under the four-piece lineup, the band has recorded two albums for Montage Music Group: The Very Best of Little Texas: Live and Loud and Missing Years.
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