County Opry Entertainers Include David Lewis, Ella Broussard and Robert Herridge April 15

The Fayette County Country Music Club will host their monthly Opry on Monday, April 15 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange, Texas. The show starts at 7 p.m. and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $8.

Entertainers this month are David Lewis, Ella Broussard and Robert Herridge.

David Lewis was raised in Bellville, and his country roots run deep. With that, music has been a part of David’s life from a young age. From the church worship band to the opry circuit across Texas, David has had the chance to perform with numerous musicians, all who embody the traditional country sound.

Since then, David found himself drawn to the influence of Merle Haggard, George Strait, and Brooks and Dunn. His passion is to use those sounds to keep real country music thriving. Throughout the years, David’s performances have earned him countless awards and opportunities. Among his most memorable performances includes sharing the stage with country legends Mark Chesnutt, Diamond Rio and Johnny Lee.

In 2019 as a senior in high school, David wrote and coproduced his debut album “County Music Therapy.” David is currently writing his sophomore album with sneakpeak singles being released in the next year.

David’s shows are a high energy experience, featuring amazing guitar picking and classic vocal sounds. His sound is a mixture of Brad Paisley and George Strait. David Lewis’ show will remind you how country music should make you feel alive.

Deeply rooted in music and Texas, Ella Broussard was born to fiddle. The girl who picked up her first violin at three years old now graces the stage as a fresh-faced teenager, bringing Country, Cajun, Western Swing, German and Czech music to audiences around our great state and beyond. Her happiest moments come from blazing toe-tapping tunes and watching her audience glide across the dance floor with grace, speed and smiles.

She has performed and jammed alongside many notable musicians, and because of their teachings, her musical journey has become one of her greatest worldly treasures. One teacher/mentor in particular is Gilley’s The Little Fiddler, Robert Herridge.

Robert Herridge saw his first guitar at eight years old and knew he wanted to play. Six years later he bought a guitar from a friend for $14 and taught himself. He later played bass for country music singer Johnny Lee and the Roadrunners. In high school, Robert saw a fiddle for the first time and decided right then he wanted to play the fiddle. He took lessons from a homeless wino in exchange for a six pack of beer. He then went off to college as a science major, but music eventually took him away to play professionally.

Later he met his mentor, Phil Parr, a blind singer/musician friend. He then joined a country/rock band, Jimmie Lou and the Justins. His association with Johnny Lee landed him a full-time job (for 15 years) with the house band at Gilley’s nightclub in Pasadena. He made several solo records as well as recordings with Johnny Lee. Robert had a number one hit song with his version of Cajun Fiddle. He also arranged and performed Cotton Eyed Joe for the movie, Urban Cowboy.

Today, he is a retired accountant and insurance agency owner and can be found playing fiddle, bass, keyboards, banjo, harmonica, accordion, guitar, mandolin in a variety of musical genres ranging from German, Czech, Polka and Country. From September through early November, he is on the Oktoberfest circuit all over the United States with the German band, Das Ist Lustig. Robert immediately begins work from early November through the end of December at Santa’s Wonderland in College Station.

Be sure to be with the Fayette County Country Music Club on Monday, April 15 for this great line of entertainment.