BAND DETAIL: Branded Heart

Five hard working guys dedicated to entertaining the Central Texas Music Fan . . . wherever we find them.  Originally formed by Robby White in Gatesville, the group has evolved into the current lineup which now also includes members from Temple and Waco.  Over the years, we've had the good fortune to open shows for: Tracy Lawrence, Sammy Kershaw, Neal McCoy, Kevin Fowler, Johnny Lee, Gary Stewart, Doug Supernaw, Ray Price, Gene Watson and our buddy, Deryl Dodd.  We've played venues ranging in size from Fiesta Texas and the Heart of Texas Coliseum to local clubs and dancehalls throughout Central Texas.

Branded Heart's primary focus has always been on playing good music that you can dance to.  One compliment we often hear is: "You guys are so versatile!!"  We say, "Thanks!" and wonder "don't other bands play traditional country, Top 40 Country, Pop, Rock and even . . . Hip Hop in their show?!"  We actually know that they don't, but our goal is to play something for "everyone" who comes out to hear us.

ROBBY WHITE Founder, Drummer, Singer (sometimes)
Robby founded "BRANDED HEART" out of Gatesville back in the late 80's. He plays drums, sings and tries to keep us organized. (Not always an easy task!)

DONNIE BERGER Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Keyboards
Donnie makes his home in Waco. Playing lead guitar, keyboards, harmonica and singing makes him a tremendous asset to any band. In fact, there's not many musical instruments he hasn't tried to play at one time or another.

He's also one of the most "easy going" guys you'll ever meet.

MICHAEL L. JIMENEZ Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Michael calls Temple home. He sang all his life, but about 12-years ago answered an ad for a "rhythm-guitar player with vocals" with a group called "Caren Thetford & Branded Heart".

Little did he know that a few bands later he would rejoin Robby and the guys in this latest incarnation of the group.

RUSSELL BLACK Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar
Originally from Rogers, Russell now calls Temple home.  He is a veteran of the Central-Texas Country Music scene, playing most recently with the Mark Richey Band.  Check back here soon for more information about this very talented new addition to Branded Heart.

BILL PAN Pedal Steel Guitar
Based out of Brady, Bill Pan is our newest member.  A touring pro, he most recently displayed his top-notch steel guitar licks while playing with Texas Music rising star, Aaron Watson. Like Michael, this is Bill's second stint with Branded Heart.  Y'all make him feel welcome.
Song List

UPTEMPO
100% Texan - Kevin Fowler
Ain't Drinkin' Anymore - Kevin Fowler
Barlight, Bar Bright - Charlie Robison
Brand New Girlfriend - Steve Holy
Crazy Arms - Ray Price
Frauline (Medley) - Various
Green Snakes (One Fool On A Stool) - Johnny Bush
Heartaches By The Number - Ray Price
In Heaven There Is No Beer - Various
Livin' In Fast Forward - Kenny Chesney
Lord Loves The Drinkin' Man - Kevin Fowler
Redneck Girl - Bellamy Brothers
Tonight, The Bottle Let Me Down - Merle Haggard
What A Way To Live - Johnny Bush


MEDIUM TEMPO
Amarillo By Morning - George Strait
Back When - Tim McGraw
Behind Closed Doors - Charlie Rich
Broken (Like Mine) - Cross Canadian Ragweed
Brokenheartsville - Joe Nichols
Come A Little Closer - Dierks Bentley
Cowboy Rides Away, The - George Strait
Designated Drinker - George Strait & Alan Jackson
Desperately - George Strait
Don't Break My Heart Again - Pat Green
Don't Touch My Willie - Kevin Fowler
Everything's Changed - Lonestar
Five O'Clock Somewhere - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
Hard Man To Love - Kevin Fowler
Holdin' Her And Lovin' You - Earl Thomas Conley
If The Whole World Was A Honky Tonk - George Strait
It's A Little Too Late - Toby Keith
Kiss Me In The Dark - Randy Rogers
Lookin' For Love - Johnny Lee
Lost & Found - Randy Rogers
Man To Man - Gary Allan
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right - Billy Currington
Neon Moon - Brooks & Dunn
No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems - Kenny Chesney
Nothin' On But The Radio - Gary Allan
She'll Leave You With A Smile - George Strait
Sick And Tired - Cross Canadian Ragweed
Silver Wings - Merle Haggard
Slide Off Of Your Satin Sheets - Johnny Paycheck
Some Beach - Blake Shelton
Stars On The Water - George Strait
Take Me Out To A Dancehall - Pat Green
That's How I Got To Memphis - Deryl Dodd
That Girl Is A Cowboy - Garth Brooks
Thunderstorms & Tyler Roses - Brian Burns
Too Much Of A Good Thing - Alan Jackson
Una Mas Cerveza - Tommy Alverson
USA Today - Alan Jackson
When The Sun Goes Down - Kenny Chesney
Wrapped - George Strait
Write This Down - George Strait
Your Man - Josh Turner