Casey Donahew & Josh Abbott Band in Las Vegas

Casey Donahew is an American country singer-songwriter from Burleson, Texas, known for Texas country and red dirt songs drawn from everyday life. His catalog includes “White Trash Story” and “One Star Flag,” as well as the albums Double-Wide Dream, Standoff and All Night Party. Casey Donahew built his audience through bar shows around Fort Worth, including early weekly performances at the Thirsty Armadillo in the Stockyards. That connection to the area was documented on Live at Billy Bob’s Texas, recorded at the honky-tonk that became central to his concert history.

Josh Abbott Band is an American Texas-country group formed in Lubbock in 2006 by singer-songwriter Josh Abbott while he was studying at Texas Tech University. The band is known for songs including “Oh, Tonight,” recorded with Kacey Musgraves, “She’s Like Texas,” “Touch” and “Wasn’t That Drunk,” featuring Carly Pearce, as well as the albums She’s Like Texas, Small Town Family Dream and Front Row Seat. JAB Fest became the band’s recurring multi-artist concert in Lubbock, giving the group its own event within the Texas country circuit. The band has also returned to dance halls and honky-tonks around the state, including Gruene Hall and Billy Bob’s Texas.