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Dave Fenley | Grand Ole Opry Debut, Texas Roots & Building a Brewery

Dave Fenley joins Live and Amplified from CMA Fest 2026 in Nashville for a conversation filled with Texas music, songwriting, Nashville life, great food, and major career milestones.

Dave talks about growing up in Lufkin, Texas, making the move to Nashville, the evolution of the Texas music scene, and receiving the invitation to make his Grand Ole Opry debut. He also shares details about his new album, family life, and an exciting new brewery and music venue project in Marion, Illinois called Grain & Groove.

Plus, the conversation takes a hilarious detour into breakfast tacos, Lone Star beer…

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