Gatesville Country Music Hall of Fame

July 20, 2018 Harvest Ranch Wranglers, Western swing is the music of Bob Wills, Johnny Gimble, and many other top bands. In 1980, Ricky Boen won the Texas State Fiddle Championship, and in 1983 at the age of 20, he won the title of World Champion Fiddle Player in Crockett, TX. Ricky became the Missouri State Champion in 2011. He has performed with entertainers such as Red Stegall, Asleep at the Wheel, Moe Bandy, and Mickey Gilley. He spent 5 years playing fiddle with Jody Nix and The West Texas Cowboys and another 5 years as a part time musician. In 2005, The Ricky Boen and Texas Mud Show opened in Branson, Missouri. This would fulfill a dream for both Ricky and his dad of performing in a western swing band. In 2006, Ricky was asked to join The Sons of the Pioneers. He was a member of this prestigious group for 8 years. At the end of his time with The Pioneers, Ricky felt God calling him to the ministry. He and his wife, Laurie, moved to Liberty Hill, TX. Darrell Boen plays rhythm guitar, electric bass, and sings lead and harmony. He called square dances and taught lessons all over the country for 16 years. Retiring from square dance calling, he played and supported Ricky in fiddle contests. Teresa Garner began playing the guitar at age 14. After many years of being inspired and mentored by some of the most talented bluegrass players around the country, Teresa formed her own band, Teresa Garner Bluegrass Band. There isn't enough room on the poster and program to tell all of the accomplishments of Darrell, Teresa, and Ricky. Darrell and Ricky opened Harvest Ranch Chuckwagon Dinner Show in Liberty Hill, TX. You can read their many accomplishments on their website: http://www.harvestranchchuckwagon.com/wranglers/