Tuesday Evening Entertainment

More than three decades after first hitting country radio, Little Texas remains one of the most recognizable and influential bands to emerge from the ’90s country movement. With timeless hits, unmistakable harmonies, and a reputation as one of the genre’s hardest-touring acts, the band continues to draw multi-generational audiences who know every word—whether they first heard the songs in the ’90s or discovered them years later.  That lasting connection was underscored in 2024, when “God Blessed Texas” was named by Billboard as the No. 1 Best Country Song Featuring Texas in the Title, and Lainey Wilson opened the ACM Awards with a powerful rendition of the song. The same year, 23 Texas artists came together for the tribute album A Lone Star Salute to Little Texas, reimagining six of the band’s biggest hits. Contributors included Randy Rogers Band, Pat Green, Casey Donahew, Aaron Watson, Rodney Crowell, Josh Abbott Band, Kevin Fowler, Eli Young Band, George Birge, and more...

Speakers

Stephen Cain
Stephen Cain
NMPF
Vice President of Economic Policy and Market Analysis
Awards Lunch & Keynote

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Phil McGrane
State of Idaho
Idaho Secretary of State
Idaho & National Elections Debrief

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Scott Bedke
Lt. Governor
Water Panel

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Jaxon Higgs
Idaho Ground Water Association
Water Panel

Alan Hansten
Alan Hansten
North Side Canal Company
Water Panel

Mathew Weaver
Mathew Weaver
Idaho Department of Water Resources
Director
Water Panel

Jamie Neill
Jamie Neill
IDA
Vice President of Government Affairs
Water Panel

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Anna Lickley
Farm and Ranch Center
Moderator
The Biggest Asset is You