Jamie Richards – Jan Sikes

January 31, 2021

#SundaySpotlight – The Real Deal – New Release from Jamie Richards @JRichardsBand

I am super excited about this segment of #SundaySpotlight! I've been a died-in-the-wool Jamie Richards fan since I first heard him play at Tommy Alverson's Family Gathering Music Festival in 2010. Photo courtesy of Tara Bone Photography So it is with great pleasure that I share with you his newest CD, The Real Deal! I …

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March 14, 2018March 3, 2026

Texas Regional Radio Music Awards

The 8th Annual Texas Regional Radio Music Awards show was held in the Arlington Music Hall on March 2nd & 3rd. I had the privilege of attending on the 3rd with a Press Pass and two photographers in tow. "I never got in the music business to win awards," said Male Vocalist of the Year …

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July 30, 2017March 3, 2026

Congratulations, Jamie Richards!!

Jamie Richards, one of the most consistent and best singer/songwriters in the business, celebrated another #! hit this past week!!! "When You Love Somebody" is not only a chart-topper, but a song with a beautiful message! Lyrics: "When you love somebody, when you know you've found the one. You can can't remember life without her. …

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March 4, 2017

Crackerjack lines!

Everyone who knows me on any level knows how much I love music. But, even more than the melody, the WORDS draw me in. So, I thought it would be fun to list some of my favorite lines from songs that give me chills or make me turn up the radio. There are hundreds of …

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March 4, 2017March 3, 2026

Crackerjack lines!

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December 28, 2016

JAN’S TOP 10 Texas Music Picks 2016

Over the past year, writing for a Texas Music Magazine I've had the honor of interviewing many Texas artists. As a result, I got to discover great new music first-hand. So, I'm starting a new tradition this year by listing my TOP TEN picks of new Texas Music releases for 2016. This is based solely …

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December 2, 2016March 3, 2026

Jamie Richards – Latest and Greatest

One of my favorite things in life is listening to music. I also love writing CD reviews for new releases that tug at my heart strings. Jamie Richards' newest CD release, Latest and Greatest, does just that! I first met Jamie Richards several years ago at a Texas music festival. The thing that impressed me about …

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