GARY HELMS: A Texas Country Music Singer/Songwriter and 1988 co-founder of TBG "Texas Black Gold" considered to be one of Texas best-known bands, which have passed musicians on to stardom with some of country music's biggest stars. From the hotspots of east Texas and southwest Louisiana to the traditional toe-tapping dance-halls of central and west Texas, Gary Helms has played to standing room only audiences and kept them screaming for more. Few artists have made such and impact on the Texas country music scene. Nonstop touring and professionalism have made him one of the most in demand country artist in Texas.
Gary was launched into the International spotlight in 1993 when a song "Rainy Night In Texas" became a fan favorite in Europe. He also started getting airplay at many Texas radio stations as well with "Rainy Night In Texas" and "Daddy Don't Leave" both songs he penned himself. Gary currently has songs on the radio across the United States in Belgium, Germany, and France.
Gary and TBG (Texas Black Gold) received a few accolades in February 1994 when he was featured in the 93Q Country Radio Magazines (Houston Rodeo Edition) as a regional fan favorite.
Gary grew up in North Shore, a small town 15 miles east of Houston. With country boy charm, good looks and manners, Gary is an icon of respect. Though his passionate love of the stage has already provided him opportunities to perform for fans across the country, his heart remains true to Texas. His roots and respect for the Lone star people run as deep as the state's seemingly bottomless mine of platinum talent.
Musicians who have played in Texas Black Gold that have gone on to play for major stars have included, Michael Calley (fiddle went on to play for Jeff Carson), Tim Buckley (lead guitar went on to play for Doug Supernaw), Gary Ishee (lead guitar went on to play for Danielle Peck) and Jimmy Matiak (lead guitar went on to play for Montgomery Gentry), just to name a few.
Gary Helms and Texas Black Gold: Have played shows across the United States and shared the stage with artists such as: B.B. Watson, Daron Norwood, Rick Trevino, Little Texas, Tim McGraw, Larry Stewart, John Schneider, Rob Crosby, Michelle Wright, Restless Heart, Dean Dillon, Jeff Chance, John Anderson, Tracy Byrd, Mark Chesnutt, Davis Daniel, Charlie Daniels, Sammy Kershaw, Neal McCoy, Pearl River, Moe Bandy, Doug Stone, Vern Gosdin, Doug Supernaw, Perfect Stranger, David Kersh, Tracy Lawrence, Gene Watson, McBride & The Ride, Gary Stewart, Mathews, Wright & King, Chris LeDoux and many more.
