Texas has always had a unique music scene that is fundamentally different from those in most other states. Sure, every state has local bands and its own unique styles of music, but Texas is different. It’s a place where artists who are virtually unknown outside of the state can make a living playing music for their entire lives. To show off our state’s homegrown music talent, the Texas Music Chart emerged as an alternative to Nashville, which has long ignored Texas artists. Yesterday, though, the Texas Music Chart issued its final rankings, and will no longer continue to track the success of local artists on regional radio. An announcement on the chart’s Facebook page reads as such:

Important announcement from the Texas Music Chart! NOTE: There WILL be a new chart and new Cluttered Corner on Monday! Posted by Texas Music Chart on Thursday, January 28, 2016