Ted Branson arrived in Austin, Texas 46 years ago, has traveled all over North America and acquired a huge music collection on Vinyl and CD. Been a KOOP volunteer 16+ years. Ted hosts Under the X in Texas (12 yrs) on KOOP Radio every Tuesday morning 9:00 -11am and A Blues Groove(8 yrs) internet only Tuesdays 8am-9am. Also a member of the Strictly Bluegrass(14 yrs) collective Sunday's 10am-Noon. Recognition: 2019 Songwriters Across Texas Appreciation Award 2016 Ameripolitan Music DJ of the Year 2016 Texas Western Swing DJ Hall of Fame Inductee 2014 Cowtown Society of Western Music Western Swing DJ Hero of the Year 2013 Academy of Western Artists DJ of the Year 2012 KOOP Silver Mic Award The Comeback Kid 2008 Silver Mic Award Best KOOP Radio Program Under the X in Texas