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🎶 Seven Years Ago… This Was Just an Idea.

An idea that independent Texas artists deserved a place to be heard.
An idea that the radio stations supporting them deserved recognition.
An idea that the Texas music community could come together to support something bigger than any one artist, station, or organization.

So the Texas Internet Radio Chart (TIRC) was born.

What started as a simple passion project has now spent seven years tracking, recognizing, and celebrating the artists and stations that keep Texas Red Dirt, Country, and Americana music alive.

Week after week.
Song after song.
Artist after artist.

Over time, that small idea grew into something bigger…

It grew into a community.

Through the launch of the Texas Internet Radio Association (TIRA), the annual TIRC & TIRA Awards Celebration, and our work alongside SMG Academy, we’ve dedicated ourselves to something that matters deeply to us:

👉 Supporting up-and-coming artists
👉 Encouraging songwriters
👉 Recognizing radio stations and industry professionals
👉 Creating opportunities for the next generation of independent music

And this year marks another huge step forward.

For the first time ever, 2026 will be the first full official year of tracking for the TIRC-AM National Americana Chart, expanding our mission beyond Texas and into a growing national movement of independent music.

But here’s the truth many people don’t realize…

Everything we’ve built over the past seven years has been powered by people who believe in the music.

People who believe that independent artists deserve support.
People who believe that real radio still matters.
People who believe the next generation of musicians and industry professionals deserve opportunities.

And that’s where you come in.

We are currently seeking sponsors who want to stand with us and help continue this mission.

Every dollar raised goes directly toward:

• Producing the TIRC & TIRA Awards Celebration
• Maintaining the software and infrastructure that powers the charts
• Creating new programs that help artists and industry professionals grow

We’re not a corporation.

We’re a community built by artists, radio, and people who love real music.

If you believe in supporting the future of Texas Red Dirt, Country, and Americana music, we invite you to take a look at our sponsorship opportunities and find a level that fits your heart for the music.

Because together… we can continue building something special.

Seven years in.

And we’re just getting started.

🤘🎶

— Mark Sebby
Founder | Texas Internet Radio Chart
Texas Internet Radio Association

🎶⭐️ Year 6. A Bigger Stage. A Bigger Moment. ⭐️🎶

We are officially preparing for the 6th Annual TIRC & TIRA Awards Celebration — and this year is different.

For six years, the Texas Internet Radio Chart (TIRC) has recognized the artists, radio stations, and industry professionals who are actually doing the work and moving Texas music forward.

But 2026 marks something special…

🔥 This is the FIRST official full year of tracking for the TIRC-AM Americana National Chart — and we are introducing brand new Americana-focused awards to celebrate that growth.

This isn’t just another awards night.

It’s a celebration of:
• Texas Red Dirt
• Country
• Americana
• Independent artists
• Reporting radio stations
• And the community that keeps this music alive

📍 Venue: Goofy’s Grill Event Center
13124 FM 306, Canyon Lake, Texas
🕒 Doors open 3PM | Event ends 10PM
🎟 Tickets on sale 3/15/2026
📅 Sponsorship deadline 4/30/2026

We are now accepting sponsors who want to align their brand with authenticity, loyalty, and the future of Texas music.

This event brings together:
✔ Artists
✔ Radio programmers
✔ Industry professionals
✔ Passionate supporters of Texas music

If your business believes in supporting real music and real artists — we would love to talk.

Comment “INFO” or send me a message and I’ll personally send over the sponsorship details.

Year 6 isn’t about getting bigger.
It’s about getting stronger.

Let’s build this together. 🤘🎶

A very special thanks to:

Goofy's Grill
7th Planet Entertainment Group
G289 Productions & Entertainment
Williams-Sebby Veterinary Clinic
Nextkast Internet Radio Automation
Solomon Audio
Lone Star Music Promotions
Sebby Music Group
SMG Academy

— Mark Sebby
Chart Editor | TIRC & TIRC-AM

We’ve got one heck of a 2026 roster of straight talent here at Sebby Music Group and most of these artists are taking advantage of SMG Academy’s Artist Development and reaping the benefits of our extensive business library for artists and industry pros.

We don’t just push your song to radio. We push you to your limit to become successful!!! If you’re an artist or industry professional looking for solutions in the music industry give us a shout!

512-214-7097
[email protected]
Smgacademy.online

Here’s our current radio single playlist. Now out to Texas and National Americana Radio:

Jamie Weston
Shane Pons
Jason Breedlove
Anthony Wright
JanieBalderasMusic

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— Mark
Owner & CEO, SMG Academy

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🚨 ONLY 9 SPOTS LEFT 🚨

We’re locking in the first 10 Founders of SMG Academy at just $249.99 for lifetime access. 🎯

This is open to artists, industry pros, and anyone who wants to master how the music industry really works from the inside out.

🎥 Founders Perk: The first 10 will be directly involved in (or have the option to join) the filming of our live masterclasses — interacting with me in real time — and forever becoming a part of SMG Academy’s history.

💎 Lifetime Founders Also Get:

✅ Access to every SMG Academy course, eBook, toolkit, and template — forever.
✅ Spin Trak lifetime subscription for TIRC, TIRA-AM, Texas Regional, Americana & National charts.
✅ Monthly 1-on-1 calls with me to guide your career.
✅ VIP/GA access to all TIRA & TIRC events with your Founders Membership Card.
✅ Founders-only SMG Business Library with industry contracts, marketing templates & checklists.
✅ Early access to all future content & services before public release.
✅ Your name permanently listed on the SMG Academy Founders Wall.

This is a nostalgic and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the foundation and future of an online educational resource that will be accessed worldwide for years to come.

💥 Get in before the gettin’ is gone. 💥

📩 DM me “FOUNDER” and let’s lock your spot.

Congratulations to our first founding member Amy Johnson! Her name and a bio will be posted on the SMG Academy website Founder Page with a brief business listing as well.