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Aaron McDonnell

Singer / Songwriter / Country
Solo - Full Band

Aaron McDonnell

Imagine a country music universe built around the moody experience of Dwight Yoakam’s song 1000 Miles From Nowhere, or the dour music of 90’s Chris Issak. Then infuse it with just enough 80’s-inspired New Wave goth to make it even more unique and nostalgic." (Saving Country Music). Aaron McDonnell has toured nationally playing noted events such as Honky Tonkin’ in Queens, Jackalope Jamboree in Oregon, The Grand Ole Echo in Los Angeles, and Honky Tonk Tuesday in Nashville. He has also toured Ireland and the UK, and is a mainstay at Austin's iconic White Horse Honky Tonk. He has released a series of acclaimed albums and is currently signed to Feels So Good Records. He was also named as one of the "4 Must See Honky Tonk Bands in Austin" by Austin Monthly magazine in 2025. In addition to playing notable clubs, dance halls and festivals around the country, he has played 800+ private events and is very well versed on how that world works. Solo, duo, trio, or full band formats are available.

“In the crowded Texas country field, McDonnell stands out as one of the most natural talents to rise out of Austin in years.”

– Peter Blackstock, Austin-American Statesman / Co-founder – No Depression

Aaron McDonnell Song List

Brooks & Dunn, Neon Moon
Clint Black, Killin' Time
David Alan Coe, The Ride
Dwight Yoakam, Guitars Cadillacs
Dwight Yoakam, It Won't Hurt
Dwight Yoakam, I Aint That Lonely Yet
Dwight Yoakam, Heart That You Own
Dwight Yoakam, The Distance Between You & Me
Elvis Presley, That's Alright
Ernest Tubb, Waltz Across Texas
Garth Brooks, Friends in Low Places
Gary Stewart, Empty Glass
Gene Watson, Got No Reason Now For Going Home
George Jones, Tennessee Whiskey
George Strait, All My Ex's Live In Texas
George Strait, Amarillo by Morning
George Strait, I Just Wanna Dance With You
George Strait, The Chair
George Strait, The Fireman
George Strait, Unwound
Hank Williams, Honky Tonk Blues
Hank Williams, Your Cheatin' Heart
Hank Williams Jr., Family Tradition

Hank Williams Jr., Blues Man
Holly Williams, Drinkin'
Johnny Bush, Green Snakes
Johnny Bush, I'll Be There
Johnny Cash, Folsom Prison Blues
Johnny Cash, Ring of Fire
Johnny & June, Jackson
Johnny Paycheck, Motel Time Again
Merle Haggard, Big City
Merle Haggard, I Threw Away the Rose
Merle Haggard, Let's Chase Each Other Round The Room
Merle Haggard, Silver Wings
Merle Haggard, Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down
Patsy Cline, Walking After Midnight
Ray Price, Crazy Arms
Roger Miller, King of the Road
Santo & Johnny, Sleepwalk
Townes Van Zandt, Pancho & Lefty
Waylon Jennings, Luckenbach, Texas
Waylon Jennings, Good Hearted Woman
Waylon Jennings, T For Texas
Waylon Jennings, Rainy Day Woman
Willie Nelson, Til I Gain Control Again

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