Opening for Stoney LaRue this Saturday night at House Pasture Cattle Company in Concan.
Article submitted by UvaldeRadio.net
05-21-26
After more than a year since their last on-air conversation, Marcy Grace reconnected with longtime friend and radio host Robert Miguel Wednesday morning during a phone interview on the Robert Miguel Morning Show on UvaldeRadio.net.
Calling in from her new home in Rockport, Grace joined the program to promote her upcoming Memorial Day weekend appearance opening for Stoney LaRue this Saturday night at House Pasture Cattle Company in Concan. The show officially kicks off the 2026 summer concert season at the legendary Hill Country venue and marks another major appearance in Uvalde County for the rising Texas artist.
The interview served as both a promotional call and a catch-up session for Uvalde Radio listeners who have followed Grace’s career since the release of her debut Texas radio single “El Camino” in 2019. Robert and Marcy have shared a long history of on-air conversations over the years, dating back to her early days as a relatively unknown newcomer performing around South Texas while based in San Antonio.
Reflecting on that first meeting years ago, Robert recalled:
“A little girl, huge voice, and I’ve been a fan ever since.”
Since then, listeners across Uvalde County have watched Grace steadily grow into a seasoned professional with an increasingly strong presence throughout the Texas music scene. During Wednesday’s interview, Marcy herself acknowledged how much she has changed personally and professionally since those early radio appearances.
“I used to be super shy, super shy girl,” Grace admitted. “I think maybe even when I met you the first time, I was kind of, you know, kind of shy… and now it’s easier for me, and I’m kind of coming into my own a little bit better now.”
That evolution has become especially noticeable in the way Grace now approaches networking, collaborations, and branding opportunities — all while continuing to build her reputation as a hardworking independent artist.
One of the biggest topics during the interview was her recent move from San Antonio to Rockport, where she has quietly settled over the last two years. Robert jokingly pressed her for the “real reason” behind the relocation, leading to one of the interview’s funniest exchanges after rumors apparently circulated that she had moved for a relationship.
“There was this rumor going around — I don’t know who started it — but that I moved down here with my fiancé,” Grace laughed. “That’s not true. I do not have a fiancé. I’m still married to my music.”
Instead, Grace explained that the move was motivated by family ties, her love for the coast, and new creative opportunities emerging in the area.
“Rockport’s always been kind of like a second home for me,” she said. “It’s kind of welcomed me into a community over here, and it’s been really great.”
She also discussed the growing music infrastructure developing along the coast, particularly through the Rockport Songwriter Association, which has opened new doors for local artists and songwriters.
Even with the move, Grace emphasized that her longtime band remains largely based around San Antonio and continues to record and perform together — something Robert noted is increasingly uncommon in modern country music.
“The band I play with live is the band that I record with,” Grace said proudly.
That live chemistry is already evident on her latest Texas radio single “Tear It Up,” a high-energy country-rock anthem currently making its way across the state. Grace described the song as one that naturally represents her sound and stage show.
“People usually really rock out to this song,” she explained. “I really feel like this song kind of sums up my style pretty much, from the rock side and the country side and kind of all in one.”
The track also serves as the title cut for her first full-length album, which she says finally captures the true personality of her live performances.
The interview also spotlighted just how much Grace’s profile has expanded since relocating to Rockport. Robert jokingly told listeners:
“They treat you like a superstar. I mean, you’ve got cardboard cutouts and endorsements.”
The comment referenced Grace’s newest collaboration with Dog’Gone Brewery in Rockport, which is launching her signature beer called “El Camino” — named after the very song that first introduced many Texas listeners to her music several years ago.
Grace described the partnership as a dream opportunity.
“It’s something that artists really kind of dream of,” she said.
Robert quickly pointed out the full-circle nature of the story:
“And now the song has got its own beer. What a full-circle story, right?”
The brewery partnership grew out of networking and community connections Grace has developed since arriving in Rockport. In addition to the signature beer, she is also helping launch a summer songwriter series at the brewery while continuing to collaborate with musicians, filmmakers, and promoters across Texas.
That collaborative spirit also carried into the music video for “Tear It Up,” which was filmed at the historic Sam’s Burger Joint and directed by filmmaker Arturo De Las Fuentes from New York. Grace described the shoot as an energetic community-driven experience involving fans, dancers, and even professional wrestler Terrale Tempo.
As for Saturday night’s concert in Concan, Grace made it clear that sharing the stage with Stoney LaRue is a milestone moment in her career.
“That’s been one of those bucket list guys that I’ve wanted to play with,” she said. “Getting to do it in Uvalde County of all places, in the House Pasture, one of our favorite venues — it’s just really a cool, cool show.”
Grace is no stranger to the House Pasture stage, having previously performed there alongside Texas favorites Kevin Fowler and Roger Creager. However, this Memorial Day weekend appearance feels especially significant because it serves as the unofficial launch of another busy Texas summer concert season.
Fans attending the show can expect a high-energy set blending country, rock, and Red Dirt influences, along with several newer songs that Grace says longtime listeners in Uvalde County may not have heard yet.
And for anyone unable to catch her performance in Concan this weekend, Grace also encouraged listeners to attend another nearby appearance just days later in Utopia. Toward the end of the interview, she promoted the upcoming “Heartbeat of Texas” benefit concert scheduled for May 30, supporting Hill Country preservation efforts through the Hill Country Preservation Coalition. The event will also feature Bruce Robison and Bernie Nelson.
For Uvalde Radio listeners who have followed Marcy Grace’s journey since the beginning, Wednesday morning’s phone interview offered a reminder of just how far she has come — from a shy young singer pushing her first single to Texas radio into an increasingly confident artist building a career through relentless work ethic, strong relationships, and a genuine love for Texas music culture.
Hear the full interview with Marcy Grace on demand at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/texas-music-interviews–5772359
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