Texas Music Revolution Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!

April 10, 2026 - McKinney, TX
Contact: Cydney Prentice, Publicist, Texas Music Revolution

Emmy-Nominated Cinematographer Troy Paff’s Feature Directorial Debut, Featuring Kiefer Sutherland, Kicks Off Worldwide Digital Rollout

Featuring Kiefer Sutherland and some of the biggest names in Red Dirt, outlaw country, and Americana, this rowdy crowd-pleaser drops viewers into the grit, swagger, and soul of one legendary Texas music gathering.

Limited theatrical run kicks off at several Alamo Drafthouse locations across TX the week of April 27, with screenings in NY, LA and more to be announced, tickets and current current details available at tmrfest.com/documentary. Available on streaming timed to the festival June 5-6, 2026 (details TBA).

Texas Music Revolution follows the journey of indie radio station KHYI-FM GM and music festival founder Joshua Jones as he produces the silver anniversary of this iconic event. As much a document of reintroducing live music in the wake of a pandemic, it is a celebration of Texas and its roots--where, at the crossroads of purist country and Americana has evolved the iconic 'red dirt' Waylon-and-Willie style considered one of three pillars of American country music. For more than a quarter of a century, KHYI-FM's commitment to radio independence has given voice to this unique sector of the country western genre. TMR has subsequently emerged as an iconic live showcase and grown into one of the largest independent music festivals in the USA. In a volatile era where larger festivals have shuttered, Joshua and KHYI must double down to produce their grandest event yet.

MUSIC FESTIVAL: tmrfest.com June 5-6, 2026

CREDITS:

• Director: Troy Paff (Emmy-nominated cinematographer for Dirty Jobs)

• Writers: Troy Paff, Brandon Faris, Joseph Vele

• Producers: Troy Paff, Joshua Jones, Shane Atkinson

• Editor: Brandon Faris

• Cinematographer: Troy Paff

SOCIAL MEDIA:

• @texasmusicrevolution
• @troypaff
• @officialjoshuajones
• @953therange
• @tmr.movie
• @monkeywrenchfilms
  

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: Over the years, the Texas Music Revolution has taken over historic downtown McKinney, featuring nearly 100 bands across two days. The lineup has included artists like Kacey Musgraves, Turnpike Troubadours, Charley Crockett, Ryan Bingham, and Whiskey Myers, and it’s widely known in the industry for helping launch the careers of artists like Hayes Carll and Pat Green. For many emerging Texas musicians, it’s become a true rite of passage.