‘Proud’ former Little Texas singer to play at “World’s Largest Honky Tonk” in Fort Worth
Former Little Texas singer Tim Rushlow is returning to Billy Bob’s Texas for the first time in nearly 30 years.
The last time Rushlow played at “The World’s Largest Honky Tonk” was a farewell show for Little Texas in October 1997. The band formed in 1988 and released four albums over the next nine years, before disbanding at the end of 1997.
Now, Rushlow is back at the Fort Worth venue on Oct. 4 with his new band — The Frontmen.
“It’s going to be pretty awesome,” Rushlow told the Star-Telegram. “I’m very proud of the success I’ve had in my past, but now I get to celebrate the success of three groups with two of my best friends and business partners.”
Rushlow is joined in The Frontmen by Restless Heart’s Larry Stewart and former Lonestar singer Richie McDonald.
The trio of ‘90s country music voices began playing together in the 2010s and formed The Frontmen soon after. A few years ago, the band signed a contract with Broken Bow Records and released a couple singles in 2023.
Earlier this year, The Frontmen released their self-titled debut album, which Rushlow said was a blast to put together.
“I’m still sort of waiting for us to have a big argument,” Rushlow joked. “We haven’t had that, we all have gotten along so well.”
While the album features mostly new songs, three tunes should be familiar to country music fans.
Listeners will find Frontmen versions of Little Texas’ “God Blessed Texas,” Lonestar’s “Amazed” and Restless Heart’s “I’ll Still Be Loving You.” Rushlow said this was by design to helps listeners connect the dots from past to present.
The one foot in the past, one in the future has helped the band expand its notoriety, Rushlow said. When the trio started playing together, they didn’t know if there was an appetite out there for their brand of country music.
But over the last year, and several booked shows later, The Frontmen have found their groove.
“We got these 25-year-olds that are coming to see the show and they’re singing every word of every song, and you’re going, ‘How do you know this music?’” Rushlow said. “A lot of them say, ‘Hey, I came here with my mom and my dad. They raised me on ‘90s country and I love it’.”
Being back at Billy Bob’s Texas is special for Rushlow, not only because of its legendary status but because it’s a hometown show.
Rushlow was born at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City and moved to Arlington at a young age. Growing up in the Metroplex, Rushlow said he saw a ton of shows at the Fort Worth venue.
Getting to play at Billy Bob’s with Little Texas was huge, but now coming back with The Frontmen is special.
“Just always good to come back home and see that hometown audience that you grew up with,” Rushlow said.
The Frontmen perform at Billy Bob’s Texas at 10 p.m. Oct. 4.
