Music Friendly

On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, The Texas Music Office within the Office of the Governor certifyed Stephenville as the sixth city to receive the official designation as Texas Music Friendly Community. Participation in this program provides our community with a network for fostering music industry development, and sends a clear message to industry professionals that certified communities are serious about attracting and developing music industry growth. Other cities who have received this prestigious certification are Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Denton and Lindale. Other cities that are currently working through the certification process are Dallas, Corpus Christi and Lubbock. 

Stephenville is no stranger to the music industry. For almost 40 years, Stephenville has been home to Tarleton State University’s Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center, and the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council. For over 30 years, visitors have flocked to Melody Mountain Ranch for the Larry Joe Taylor Music Festival. The Birdsong Amphitheater has hosted live music under the stars for over 17 years, and Larry Joe Taylor’s Fall Fest has drawn music lovers for 13 years. Our newest venue, Twisted J has already attracted thousands of guests to the state-of-the-art facility since opening in January 2018.