H-Town Spotlight — August 18, 2026 Houston music lost a rock original in August 2026 with the death of longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard at age 77. Houston Public Media reported that the Houston-based band announced Beard had died at his ranch in Richmond after receiving hospice care at home. Beard joined ZZ Top…
Houston’s Beyoncé Won Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter
H-Town Spotlight — February 3, 2025 Houston’s Beyoncé added another defining chapter to her awards history at the 2025 Grammys, winning Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter. Associated Press reporting published by Houston Public Media described the victory as her first in the ceremony’s top album category after four previous nominations. The win carried…
Beyoncé’s Houston Homecoming Was a Local Tourism Story, Too
H-Town Spotlight — October 24, 2023 Beyoncé’s 2023 Renaissance World Tour homecoming did more than fill NRG Stadium for two nights. According to Houston First Corporation figures reported by Houston Public Media, the concerts were accompanied by a sizable lift in hotel activity around the Medical Center and NRG area. The organization reported hotel occupancy…
Houston’s Grammy Moment: Beyoncé, Lizzo and More Area Artists Headed to Awards Weekend
H-Town Spotlight — February 3, 2023 Houston’s musical reach was set to be felt at the 65th Grammy Awards, with Beyoncé, Lizzo and several other artists connected to the area entering the ceremony with nominations across major categories. The moment was particularly notable for Beyoncé, who had nine nominations and was approaching a historic career…