LITTLE TEXAS - SMOKY MOUNTAIN CENTER

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More than three decades after first hitting country radio, Little Texas remains one of the most recognizable and influential bands to emerge from the ’90s country movement. With timeless hits, unmistakable harmonies, and a reputation as one of the genre’s hardest-touring acts, the band continues to draw multi-generational audiences who know every word—whether they first heard the songs in the ’90s or discovered them years later. 

The story began in the early ’90s, as a new brand of country music was taking over the airwaves. With their debut album First Time for Everything, Little Texas burst onto the scene with songs written, recorded, and performed exclusively by the band members themselves—quickly becoming one of the top vocal groups of the decade. At a time when many acts relied heavily on outside writers and studio players, Little Texas stood apart for their musicianship, songwriting, and authenticity. 

Their debut single, “Some Guys Have All the Love,” delivered a Top 10 breakthrough, followed by fan favorites like “You and Forever and Me.” Audiences were drawn to the band’s intricately stacked harmonies—often compared to the Eagles—and Porter Howell’s signature slide-guitar style, which helped define their sound. 

The band features original members Porter Howell (lead guitar, lead vocals), Dwayne O’Brien (rhythm guitar, vocals), Duane Propes (bass, vocals), and drummer Del Gray. More than 30 years after their breakthrough, they continue to tour nationally, bringing the songs that defined a generation—and inspired the next—to stages across the country.

“It’s amazing that the run we had was 35 years ago, and here we are still out there touring and having a blast—if not the most fun we’ve ever had,” says Howell. “We’re grateful to still be playing these songs for fans and to see people who couldn’t possibly have been alive back then singing every word. ’90s country is still going strong, and we’re proud to have a place in it.” 

With over seven million albums sold, a catalog of enduring hits, and a legacy that continues to influence today’s artists, Little Texas proves that great songs—and great bands—don’t fade with time. They grow. Tickets: $20-$38 (pls taxes & fees).