Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce Michael Martin Murphey was named ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR at the 7th Annual Texas Music Awards show held April 26, 2009 at the Palestine Civic Center where the legendary singer-songwriter also served as Host of the event.  Michael Martin Murphey is celebrating his new bluegrass album, “BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS” (Rural Rhythm) that is #14 this week on BILLBOARD MAGAZINE’S TOP 50 Bluegrass Album Chart.

The Texas Music Awards are sanctioned by the Academy of Texas Music, Inc., and the show was presented by MyTexasMusic.com, the retail partner of the show’s production company, Payline Productions.  Awards were presented to independent Texas performers in numerous categories.