name. As the other four members felt uncomfortable singing lead vocals in Rushlow's and Seals's absence, they recruited Steven Troy as new lead vocalist. However, O'Brien was critical of Troy's performance as lead singer, stating that it "just didn't feel authentic"; as a result, he exited the band in 2006. By the time the band had signed to Montage Music Group in 2007, producers for the label had suggested that Howell take over on lead vocals instead. Their first Montage Music release was the live album The Very Best of Little Texas: Live and Loud. They promoted this album on the Triple Threat Tour that year, which included both Restless Heart and Blackhawk; touring guitarist Mark Sutton accompanied the band on both the tour and the live album. This was followed one month later by the studio album Missing Years. This album produced three singles, although only one — the title track — made the country charts, peaking at No. 45. Another studio album with Howell on lead vocals, Young for a Long Time, followed in 2015. 2004-present Little Texas has continued to tour constantly averaging 65 shows a year. In 2022, they are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of their debut album, First Time For Everything. Members Del Gray – drums (1988–1997, 2004–present) Porter Howell – lead guitar, background vocals (1988–1997, 2004–2006); lead vocals, lead guitar (2007–present) Dwayne O'Brien – rhythm guitar, lead and background vocals (1988–1997, 2004–present) Duane Propes – bass guitar, background vocals (1988–1997, 2004–present) Former members Jeff Huskins – background vocals, fiddle, keyboards (1994–1997) Tim Rushlow – lead and background vocals, rhythm guitar (1988–1997) Brady Seals – lead and background vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar (1988–1994) Steven Troy – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2004–2006) Discography First Time for Everything (1992) Big Time (1993) Kick a Little (1994) Little Texas (1997) Missing Years (2007) Young for a Long Time (2015) References External links Official website Country music groups from Texas Musical groups from Texas Warner Records artists Montage Music Group artists Musical groups established in 1988 1988 establishments in Texas