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AZDCMA New Member Artist Spotlight of the Week ~ Heber Ridge

Authentic Country Music from the Heart of Arizona's White Mountains

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May 26, 2026

AZDCMA New Artist Spotlight: Meet DogHouse — Bringing High-Energy Nostalgia and Crossover Country to Arizona

At AZDCMA, we believe Arizona’s music scene is strongest when it embraces diversity, creativity, and artists who bring something fresh to the stage. That’s exactly why we’re excited to introduce our New Artist of the Week — DogHouse.

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May 12, 2026

AZDCMA New Member Artist Spotlight: Last Train to Juarez

Last Train to Juarez: Arizona’s Outlaw Country Train Keeps Rolling ~ From Arizona metal roots to national outlaw country stages — and doing it entirely on their own terms.

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May 12, 2026

AZDCMA Artist Showcase: Nathan Dean & The Damn Band

Arizona Country Road Warriors. Award-Winning Musicians. Nearly 20 Years of Bringing the Party.

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May 12, 2026

AZDCMA New Member Artist Spotlight: Arizona Peaches

Meet Arizona Peaches: Sweet Harmonies, Western Roots, and the Sound of Arizona Country

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Apr 29, 2026

AZDCMA New Member Artist Spotlight: Twisted Trails

Where Southern Roots Meet Desert Grit

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Apr 23, 2026

AZDCMA New Member Artist Spotlight: Hannstead

From a Small-Town Porch to Arizona’s Country-Rock Sound

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Apr 22, 2026

AZDCMA New Member Artist Spotlight: Tennessee Whiskey

Arizona’s Modern Honky-Tonk Sound That Keeps the Dance Floor Moving

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Apr 21, 2026

AZDCMA New Member Artist Spotlight: Tony Corrales

Tradition. Grit. A Voice That’s Lived the Story.

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Apr 20, 2026

AZDCMA New Member Artist Spotlight: BOBBY JOE BELL

WILL THE REAL BOBBY JOE BELL PLEASE STAND UP? If you’ve spent any time around the Arizona country music scene, chances are… you already know the answer.

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Apr 14, 2026

AZDCMA New Member Artist Spotlight: Parker Jenkins Band

There’s something special about an Arizona band whose roots run as deep as the red dirt roads of Prescott — and Parker Jenkins Band is exactly that.

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Apr 8, 2026

AZDCMA Member Artist Spotlight: Kristen Merlin

A National Powerhouse Voice Now Calling Arizona Home. Arizona country music just got even stronger.

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Apr 2, 2026

AZDCMA Spotlight ~ Member Artist of the Week: The Thomas James Band

This week, AZDCMA is proud to shine the spotlight on one of Arizona’s most electrifying live acts — The Thomas James Band.

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Mar 24, 2026

Welcome to AZDCMA: Christian Warren

The Arizona country music scene continues to grow stronger—and today, we’re proud to welcome one of its rising stars to the family.

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Mar 9, 2026

AZDCMA Artist Spotlight: Ashley Wineland

Arizona’s Rising Country Powerhouse Continues Her National Climb

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Mar 4, 2026

Lacey Rashea: AZDCMA 2025 “Up & Comer” and “Female Vocalist of the Year”

Arizona’s country music scene continues to grow thanks to artists who bring authenticity, passion, and undeniable talent to every stage they step on.

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Mar 3, 2026

The History of Country Dancing in Arizona

Country dancing in Arizona isn’t just nightlife — it’s tradition.

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Feb 24, 2026

Meet the 2025 AZDCMA Duo of the Year: Kruse Brothers

In 2025 The AZ Desert Country Music Association proudly recognized Kruse Brothers as the AZDCMA "Duo of the Year" — an honor that reflected not only their musical talent, but their steady rise, authenticity, and deep commitment to country music.

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Feb 23, 2026

Meet the Leadership Behind AZDCMA

Helping build the Future of Arizona Country Music — Together

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Feb 17, 2026

Josh Roy Music ~ AZ Artist Spotlight

Josh Roy Music: Arizona country with a 90s backbone Some artists chase trends. Josh Roy leans into truth.