Visit the Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas, or any of its other older neighborhoods, and you'll discover the city has a rich history that stretches from the Old West into the 21st century. Music has played an important role in the city's vibrant cultural scene since the 1800s. When I served as a board member for the Fort Worth Music Co-op, we felt that many might not realize just how much Cowtown has contributed to the music world. I put together this brief history to help folks understand how deeply music is engrained in the city's heritage.
Each Friday, we post excerpts from this document, and, perhaps, other discoveries, on the social media channels of Fort Worth-based singer-songwriter DeAnna Wendolyn (https://www.facebook.com/DeAnnaWendolynMusic).
