On Monday, June 16, Academy Award-winner Matthew McConaughey, Oxford American editor Roger D. Hodge, and the Texas Music Office announced that the state of Texas will be the focus of the OA's 16th annual music issue. The announcement was at Austin's iconic Continental Club.
"The Oxford American is thrilled to showcase the music of Texas, home of many of the world's most influential artists and recordings," says Rick Clark, the OA's music editor. "In addition to delving into the state's noteworthy historic recordings and figures, we will put emphasis on Texas's current vibrant, creative artistic culture."
The issue will be published and available on newsstands nationwide in December 2014. It will be packaged with a compilation CD dedicated to the music of Texas. The magazine will include a special editorial section comprised of essays and features about the artists and songs on the CD.
