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Braxton Keith is Leading Country’s New Twang Class

Aug 5, 2026 · 36m

Summary

Rolling Stone’s Joseph Hudak interviews rising country star Braxton Keith about his debut album, *The Real Damn Deal*, and his traditional influences. Keith discusses performing with Post Malone at Stagecoach, his unique farm animal collection, and the vibrant Texas music scene. He also addresses the issue of fans throwing objects at concerts, emphasizing respect for artists.

Topics discussed

Intro from Mile of Music Festival and guest introduction Growing up in Midland and early musical influences Learning piano and guitar and Western swing inspiration Writing 'I Own This Bar' and traditional country style Fashion choices and the neo-traditional country wave Performing with Post Malone at Stagecoach Australian tour experiences and spider encounters Braxton's farm animal collection The meaning behind the album title 'The Real Damn Deal' Taking a stand against fans throwing objects at concerts Summer tour plans and future animal acquisitions The rise of the Texas country music scene
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