Billy Bob’s Texas appears in ‘Yellowstone’ finale. Here’s what to know about Fort Worth venue
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Spoiler alert for “Yellowstone” season 5 episode 14: “Life Is a Promise”
A lot happened in the season five finale of “Yellowstone,” including a trip to a Fort Worth landmark.
The Star-Telegram recapped the big episode that saw many of the show’s storylines wrap up, potentially for good. While a sixth season of “Yellowstone” is uncertain, new reports suggest that a Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler spinoff is in the works.
About an hour and six minutes into the finale, Ryan (Ian Bohen) leaves Dutton Ranch and heads to Texas to catch up with his lost love and aspiring country singer Abby (Lainey Wilson).
The venue Abby is performing at may look familiar to Fort Worthians: It’s Billy Bob’s Texas.
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What is Billy Bob’s Texas?
Billy Bob’s, also known as the “World’s Largest Honky Tonk,” opened its doors in 1981 in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
The building itself was built in 1910 and used as an open-air barn to house prized cattle for the Fort Worth Stock Show, according to the venue. In 1936, the building was enclosed by the city and the tower over the main entrance was added.
In the early 1940s, the building was used an airplane factory during World War II. By the 1950s, the building became a department store, according to Billy Bob’s.
Finally on April 1, 1981, the building opened as a Billy Bob’s Texas.
Who has performed at Billy Bob’s Texas?
It may be better to ask about who hasn’t performed at Billy Bob’s. To name a few:
- George Strait
- Willie Nelson
- Merle Haggard
- Garth Brooks
- Johnny Cash
- Kris Kristofferson
- Waylon Jennings
- ZZ Top
- Alabama
- Ringo Starr
Lainey Wilson herself made her Billy Bob’s debut in 2023.
When did “Yellowstone” film at Billy Bob’s Texas?
Filming at Billy Bob’s Texas took place in September.
The “Yellowstone” casting department put out a notice for extras for filming, which was described a concert scene featuring Wilson’s character. The show offered a $110 rate for 10 hours of work.
“Yellowstone” is the latest production to film at Billy Bob’s. Here’s a few more movies and television shows that filmed scenes at the Fort Worth venue:
- “Dallas”
- “Walker, Texas Ranger”
- “Over the Top”
- “Baja Oklahmoa”
- “Necessary Roughness”
- “Pure Country”
