Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road and a delegation from Gansu, China, celebrated the 40th anniversary of the sister-state relationship between Oklahoma and Gansu, China, with song, dance, food and fellowship. This gathering brought together representatives from both regions to commemorate their longstanding cultural ties and friendship. Read more about the Silk Road Connection event HERE.

Kyle's song, The Broken Violin, is a SEMI-FINALIST in the 2024 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) for Best Instrumental Song! 

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"Your song impressed our judges in a highly competitive field, and this recognition is a testament to your hard work and talent," said Candace Avery, Founder/Director of ISC. "Making it this far is a huge accomplishment as only 15% of all entries reach this stage!"

Thanks to you, Kyle Dillingham is a TOP 5 FINALIST for Best Local Musician in 405 Magazine's Best of the 405 contest!

Kyle Dillingham and Peter Markes were a BIG Hit! They rocked the Oklahoma City Thunder New Year's Eve Halftime Show with a sizzling skateboard fiddling performance at the Paycom! The audience joined them in their final song, Auld Lang Syne, which ended with a roaring ovation. Enjoy their performance HERE.

Kyle and award-winning recording artist, Michale Martin Murphey, wrapped up their 2024 Cowboy Christmas Tour with a Christmas Greeting to their loyal fans. Enjoy it HERE. 

During 2024, AmericanaMusic.com published a weekly Artist You Should Know feature that included interviews, music videos and a quote from some of the most talented Americana Artists in the business. They scoured through playlists, social media, and the internet, to compile a Spotify playlist of the best. Counting down to number one, this list consists of the Top 5 according to page views of Artists You Should Know. Check out the Top 5 List HERE.

Kyle was invited back to Thailand for a private show on Thanksgiving Day 2024 in Bangkok and he was a BIG hit! It was a party like no other overlooking the Chao Phraya River across from the Golden Palace.

"It was quite the venue," said Kyle. "It was good to be back in Thailand with friends and the old gang." 

"I feel at home when I am in Gansu," said America's Fiddling Ambassador, Kyle Dillingham, during his seventh visit to the northwestern Chinese province, where he and his band, Horseshoe Road, performed American country music blended with traditional Chinese elements in celebration of the spirit of the ancient Silk Road. Their hope is to "build a bridge" between cultures through music. Enjoy highlights of the tour HERE.

Kyle is a Nominee of the 2024 Indie Music Channel Awards! The Broken Violin has been nominated for Best Instrumental Song with the Red Carpet and Awards being presented in Hollywood.

"This was another big year for music submissions, so just being nominated is a HUGE accomplishment! The Indie Music Channel Awards have become one of the most prestigious awards in the music industry and we are very proud to play a part in your success!" - Christopher Ewing, Emmy-Winning Host.

Kyle had the great honor of performing with The Oak Ridge Boys in 2024 and little did he know that it would be the last time he would be in the presence of the country legend, Joe Bonsall. 

"I feel I had such an honor to share the stage with this man," said Kyle. "The world has lost an iconic country artist."

Kyle had the great honor of performing for the most winningest golfer of all times, Jack Nicklaus, and wife, Barbara, at a dinner for the PGA Korn Ferry Tour sponsored by Compliance Solutions. Jack loved Kyle's performance so much he invited him to play during the 2025 Memorial Golf Tournament, the biggest golf event founded and hosted by Jack Nicklaus to showcase the world's best golfers competing on one of the most challenging venues in the world.

OKPOP was stoked to have America's Fiddling Ambassador, Kyle Dillingham, roll through their museum to shred on his fiddle while carving up some pavement in front of Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, which is celebrating it's 100th anniversary. "We think Bob (Wills) would approve."

Kyle also sat down with Ryan Allen, Creative Director of OKPOP, for an oral history video interview for the state historic archive as well as use for future exhibits. Enjoy Kyle's skateboard fiddling HERE.

Kyle had the opportunity to mingle with the inductees and honorees of the 2024 Western Heritage Awards including Country music legend, Reba McEntire! She and boyfriend/actor, Rex Linn, were lighting up the dance floor to all the fun Kyle and his band were putting down. Grammy-nominated recording artist and songwriter, Michael Martin Murphey, joined the band to perform his big hit, Wildfire.

Kyle's performance of the National Anthem at the 2024 Thunder/Spurs game commanded a giant ovation. Enjoy his moving rendition HERE.

Winners for the 2024 Sunny Side Up Film Festival Awards have been announced and Kyle and Ginny are WINNERS! Kyle's music score that he produced and arranged, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, won Festival Director's Choice for the feature film, Thank You, Amelia Earhart! The song also features Kyle's wife, Ginny, on vocals so more kudos are in order for the talented couple.

Kyle's song, Lady Grey, has been selected as a semi-finalist in the Instrumental Category of the 2023 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) and he is super thrilled and honored!

"Your song stood out in a highly competitive field of entries, and making it to this stage of the competition is an accomplishment and attests to your talent as a songwriter," said Candace Avery, Founder/Director of ISC. "Semi-finalists make up only 15% of all entries, so this is a remarkable achievement and you should be proud of yourself for making it this far."

Here's a nice (translated) review by Argentina's music site, Zone Nights, of the title track from Kyle's new album, Homa. 

"Time to add American country sounds to the playlist. 'Homa', is the latest from Kyle Dillingham Music, a song that will give a pleasant feeling to your day, especially if you are updating your favorites folder.
'Homa', it sounds very good, it is ideal to listen to it at full volume, while you are taking care of your business. If you like the genre, then you should take a look at 'Homa', we are sure that you will make it part of your collection. It is an exclusive Zone Nights presentation for Argentina."

Kyle joined Michael Martin Murphey on the 2023 Cowboy Christmas Tour and they performed what Michael would call his latest Cowboy Song for Christmas, Ridin' Down the Trail (To Find a King).

"Written by Orin Freisen, this is a song I recorded with Kyle and Ryan Murphey and it's available now for download and streaming," said Michael. "I love releasing Cowboy Songs...and this one points to the KING! I hope you enjoy! Check out the musical bridge, it's a throw back of a Duke Ellington song!"

Read this incredible feature by the Oklahoman's entertainment editor, Brandy McDonnell, about Kyle spreading his love for Oklahoma from 'Pawhuska to Paris' HERE! Also, enjoy Kyle's intimate performance of Homa HERE. 

Kyle has hit the road with Grammy-nominated recording artist and songwriter, Michael Martin Murphey, on their month-long Cowboy Christmas Tour with one of the stops being at OKC's National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. They wowed the sold-out show with a dueling performance of Joy to the World and Murphy's classic song, Wildfire, among other incredible performances.

The Global Digital Release of Kyle's new album, Homa, is November 16th, Oklahoma Statehood Day! “As Oklahoma’s Musical Ambassador, I’ve proudly represented my state in over 40 countries,” Kyle said. “But there is no place on earth like the great state of Oklahoma! This new album honors the land we love and it’s only fitting to have it released globally on the day Oklahoma was admitted as the forty-sixth state.” 

Kyle's new album, Homa, has already garnered some national recognition! His much-anticipated collection of originals has been selected Top 20 from thousands of new releases received by the premiere online music site, Pause & Play, the definitive source for CD and vinyl release dates — with a worldwide audience.

Experience Kyle's new title track for yourself on the site's Fall 2023 edition HERE.

Kyle was so honored to be offered a part in the epic movie, Killers of the Flower Moon. The scene takes place in the town square where everyone is gathered for an evening of music and dancing....enter in Kyle and other musicians, selected from around the country, performing on the bandstand. It's early 1920's Oklahoma and American Jazz is the sound of the era. Kyle and the band spent a week in costume, makeup, and rehearsals all for filming a three-minute scene but it was worth the memories. Watch the video of Kyle and the band jamming in the green room while waiting to be called HERE.

The Metro’s Most Influential inaugural issue profiles the most influential leaders in central Oklahoma across a wide spectrum of industries. This special-release issue represents months of research, interviews and conversations with extensive, high-level contacts in the regional business community. The primary criteria for inclusion on the list is how well the leader is using their influence for the greater good. The issue goes far beyond corporate bios to reveal the personal side of the leaders who drive the central economy and make it such a vibrant place to work and live. They have finalized the list, and Kyle is included! 

Kyle and the band thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Edmond’s sister city, Qingyang, to close out their 2023 Old Friends on the Silk Road tour in China. Kyle was at the signing of this sister city friendship agreement in 2016, and the guys performed a one year anniversary concert in 2017. They were back in 2019 and felt so blessed to return in 2023 to share their music again with some dear Old Friends. They had a film crew follow them around and they captured some incredible highlights of their trip. Enjoy the recap video HERE. 

By popular demand, Kyle and the band were invited back to China as part of the 2023 Old Friends on the Silk Road Goodwill Tour and everyone is wanting more. Their adventure kicked off in Tianjin and took them through Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Jinchang and concluded in the historic city of Qingyang.

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Enjoy flash mob performances at the Tianjin Museum HERE. Fortune 500 company, Jinchuan Group, hosted them for a concert one night and published a review on their news center HERE.

Kyle scored his first feature film and the Oklahoma premiere of Thank You, Amelia Earhart will be at the 9th Annual FLY Film Festival in Enid. In April, the film won top awards at its world premiere at the 56th annual WorldFest Houston (the oldest independent film festival in the world). Last month, Hollywood Weekly Magazine did a cover story about it and received a glowing review! Enjoy the official trailer of Thank You, Amelia Earhart HERE.

Thanks to you, Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road made the TOP 5 in the Oklahoma Gazette's Best of OKC 2023 for Best Local Original Band!

"Thank you again," Kyle said. "We am truly blessed to have the BEST Friends ever!"

A BIG Thank You to Edmond Outlook for the great cover story about the new Kyle Dillingham Community Arts Stage! The stage, located at 15 W. Campbell in downtown Edmond, is FREE to book for concerts, poetry readings, recitals, etc. To reserve a date, contact Stephanie Carel at Silver Leaf Gems, 405.285.9700, or Stephanie Brudzinski at info@horseshoeroad.net.

Read about the new Kyle Dillingham Community Arts Stage HERE.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Edmond History Museum! The Oklahoma Travel Industry Association honored them with a Merit of Honor award for Outstanding Temporary Exhibit, Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road: America's Musical Ambassadors, at this year's Redbud Awards! They put together a phenomenal exhibit last year highlighting Kyle Dillingham, Peter Markes, and Brent Saulsbury and their travels in 42 countries. Great job EHM Team!

Kyle's 2023 Sister State China Tour has been a big success building relationships between our state and Gansu Province. The first leg of the tour began with rehearsals with the Lanzhou Symphony Orchestra before their big concert performance, May 26th. 

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Kyle's musical ambassadorship was featured in China Daily, both the China and Global Edition! Read more HERE. Enjoy more media coverage HERE.

Please enjoy the new music video. Kyle and the guys were so blessed to have an opportunity to work with Craig Huddleston at Diffinity!

What an exciting day for Kyle Dillingham! Last night he was announced as the 2017 OK Gazette's Best of OKC recipient of the Best Local Singer / Songwriter Award! Click to watch the video that Peter captured of the announcement being made!

Kyle will be traveling to Edmond Sister City, Qingyang, for a concert next month with Horseshoe Road, and he will carry with him official correspondence from Edmond Mayor, Charles Lamb. Kyle's position as the Musical Ambassador in Residence at the University of Central Oklahoma makes him more qualified to handle this official diplomatic duty.

Very surreal experience today playing a solo mini concert for Roy Clark - in his office, standing behind his desk. It is really great to reconnect with him after more than 20 years. He changed my life then, and he's doing it again.

Great time tonight at the Mabee Center in Tulsa! Peter Markes and Kyle Dillingham met and performed for Duane Allen, The Oak Ridge Boys lead singer, during the Blue Bell Ice Cream social preceding the concert. Was also awesome to meet the Brumley family. Bob Brumley's father, Albert Brumley, wrote one of our favorite gospel songs, I'll Fly Away! Thank you Jim Halsey for inviting us to be a part of a special evening!

Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road launch their inaugural "Songwriting Room" in the Paseo Arts Space as a part of the exhibit, Tsukuru: To Build | To Make | To Create. This is an exhibit of work by Stephanie Ferguson-Brudzinski and Mark Brudzinski. This video represents a product of our joint inspirations to build, make and create something together.

As the University of Central Oklahoma's Musical Ambassador, Kyle Dillingham was honored to represent the university and our great state during his trip to Peru last week. UCO initiated an agreement with the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), an outstanding university in Lima. Kyle uses his "musical diplomacy" to help develop and strengthen new overseas partnerships with UCO.

Bluegrass Today featured a glowing review of Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road by contributor Pamm Tucker, Entertainment Editor for Walker’s Folk Mania Media.

What an amazing experience that came Kyle's way while in Peru. During an interview with music journalist, Luis Cáceres, Kyle receives an invitation to attend a jam in the home of the living patriarch of the "Criolla" music that defines the culture heritage of West Coast Peru. Watch as Kyle falls into this beautiful waltz, "Sin Tu Amor," interpreted by the one and only, Gabriel "Pulga" Durand.

“After 15 incredible years serving the Edmond Public Schools, I’ve notified them and my students that I will resign at the end of this school year,” Markes said. “I love teaching. I will always love teaching and relish the future opportunities to teach in small and large group settings. I intend to invest my professional energy into the work with Kyle Dillingham, my musical partner of 21 years, and our band, Horseshoe Road. I look forward to also still having a hand in music education."

You have spoken! Thanks to the best fans in the world, Kyle has been voted "Best Ambassador To Make You Proud To Be An Oklahoman" and "Best Musician" in 405 Magazine's 2017 Best of the 405 Awards! "I am truly blessed to have incredibly loving friends that support my passion," said Kyle. "I love you all!"

Esteemed Oklahoma musician Kyle Dillingham will celebrate the release of his new French-language album “Il Fait Beau” in concert with his band Horseshoe Road at 7 p.m. Friday at the CHK Central Boathouse, 732 Riversport Drive. Food trucks will begin selling tasty fare at 5:30 p.m.

Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe Road enter the 2017 Tiny Desk Contest...and they are all playing broken violins...Check it out!

Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road take strong steps forward with an album that can truly be called fearless. The Enid-born violinist has proven himself as one of the state’s most talented and celebrated musicians with a long list of accolades, including a 2009 Oklahoma Governor’s Arts Award and the distinction of Oklahoma Creativity Ambassador. His band Horseshoe Road is no less accomplished...

After months of blood, sweat and tears in the recording studio, it's finally here - Kyle's newest CD, Be Still My Soul. As part of Hobby Lobby's Audio Ambient Series, this two-disc set is packed with the most cherished soul-stirring hymns on violin and guitar ever assembled. For only $9.99, it makes a great gift to inspire everyone on your list.

You have spoken! Thanks to the best fans in the world, Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road have been voted Best Americana/Folk Band in the 2016 Gazette Music Awards! In addition, they received Worth Mentioning in the categories of Best Acoustic, Best Overall and Best Singer/Songwriter.

In appreciation for being voted Best Musician in 405 Magazine's 2016 Best of the City Awards, Kyle Dillingham is bringing his award-winning performance to venues throughout our great state.

Kyle had the great pleasure of being invited by China's Gansu Provincial Government to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of a Sister-State agreement between Oklahoma and Gansu Province with a New Year's Eve performance with the Lanzhou Symphony Orchestra. The Governor of the entire province announced his attendance the day of the concert along with five deputy Governors. "I was able to officially greet them from the stage as Oklahoma's Musical Ambassador," Kyle said.

Emmy-winning journalist, Gerry Bonds, sits down with Oklahoma's Musical Ambassador and the incredible Edgar Cruz about their musical careers and inspirations on the monthly half-hour interview discussion program, The Living Room with Gerry Bonds.

Read how Oklahoma's Musical Ambassador, Kyle Dillingham, smashes all the rules with his new album, Broken Beyond Repair.

It's been much-anticipated! Kyle's new CD, Broken Beyond Repair, is now available for download on iTunes and CDBaby.com! Also available at these local retailers: Route 66 | 50 Penn Place, 1900 NW Expwy | OKC & Inter-City Violin Studio | 1414 NW 30th St | OKC

After months of blood, sweat and tears in the recording studio, it's finally here - Kyle's newest CD, Blessed Assurance. As part of Hobby Lobby's Audio Ambient Series, this two-disc set is packed with the most cherished western swing inspired hymns ever assembled. For only $9.99, it makes a great gift to inspire everyone on your list.

Kyle had the incredible honor of performing at Governor Mary Fallin's Inaugural Ball, January 12th, and what a performance it was! Along with a couple of solo sets, he shared the stage with another great Oklahoma fiddler, Byron Berline.