Husband-wife duo, The Dust Devils were honored in Linden, Texas this weekend by winning 4 of the 5 Texas Music Awards for which they were nominated. Dust Devils’ founders Kevin Higgins and Barbara Malteze were presented with: Song of the Year (Walk On) written by Kevin Higgins; Vocal Duo of the Year; Female Vocalist of the Year (Barbara Malteze); and Album of the Year (Gathering Dust).
The Dust Devils also contributed 2 songs to the CD which received the “Founder’s Award” for Musical Event of the Year; “A Hill Country Christmas,” (produced by Stephen & Sue Ann Meyer of the Lodge Recording Studio in Marble Falls), benefiting Candlelight Ranch, a retreat for children with special needs, www.CandlelightRanch.org
“We can’t tell you how surprised and honored we are by all the awards that were given out to us,” said Barbara Malteze, “it just hasn’t hit home yet.” Kevin Higgins added, “As we go through life on this musical journey doing what we love, it’s a wonderful thing to receive affirmations from our peers. This weekend, that road took us to Linden.”
To view a complete list of award recipients, (including photos and audio) visit mytexasmusic.com
