For nearly two decades, Josh Abbott Band (JAB) have remained one of the most influential and enduring forces in Texas country music. Fronted by singer/songwriter/guitarist Josh Abbott, the band built a fiercely loyal following through high-energy live shows, dynamic instrumentation, and deeply honest songwriting. Formed at Texas Tech University, JAB hit the road early and never looked back. Their 2010 breakthrough album, She’s Like Texas, debuted on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and produced gold-certified hits including “Oh, Tonight” featuring Kacey Musgraves. Subsequent releases like Small Town Family Dream and the critically acclaimed Front Row Seat expanded their national profile, earning television appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and CONAN. With three RIAA gold-certified singles, JAB have continued evolving through albums such as The Highway Kind, Somewhere Down The Road, and 2025’s The Encore. From major festival stages to the historic Ryman Auditorium, the band continues to honor its independent roots while cementing their place in Texas country history.

The Hearts of Texas raises funds to support AugustHeart’s mission to provide free heart screenings to teenagers to identify selected heart abnormalities in an effort to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death.

The annual sold-out event features fabulous food stations and open bars by Don Strange of Texas. A heartfelt thanks to those who contribute to the success of the Hearts of Texas and the meaningful impact you make on the lives of teens in our community.