Unadulterated Texas Music! Mark Powell and Lariat makes "Homegrown" music genuine to Texas and traditional country. Their unique style has brought a large 'cult' following, which helped the band receive "Top Texas Swing Band- 2008, by I.D.A" and most recently the 2012 Academy of Western Artists- Pure Country Song of the Year, with "Dublin Dr. Pepper". On their current 4th album, Mark Powell's music is still defined by fiddles and steels. While you won’t hear much of Mark Powell and Lariat on mainstream radio, they have created quite following throughout the South. Go to www.markpowellandlariat.com for more information.