Blazing their own trail in the world of country rap, Moonshine Bandits have spent over a decade turning outlaw anthems into a movement and 2026, their fire burns hotter than ever. Hailing from California’s Central Valley, Tex and Bird have built a cult-like following on grit, grind, and grassroots hustle. With a sound that mashes up backwoods bravado, hip-hop swagger, and outlaw country soul, the Bandits are as comfortable on a honky tonk stage as they are in the middle of a mosh pit or playing to 20,000 people. The Bandits have shared the stage with everyone you can think of from Hank Williams Jr to Kid Rock to Toby Keith to Insane Clown Posse to Tech N9ne to Carrie Underwood to David Allan Coe and everyone in between.
Bandits sparked a viral moment and launching their own fast-rising spirits brand, Bucked Up Churro Whiskey that is the hottest whiskey on the market and catching fire in all of the biggest Beverage Chains.
But beyond the accolades, it’s the outlaw lifestyle and diehard fanbase — the Shiner Nation — that drive the duo forward. No labels to answer to. No boxes to fit in. Just straight-up, no-apologies music for the wild ones who live loud, drink proud, and ride with the Bandits till the wheels fall off. Welcome to the outlaw party.
500,000,000 Youtube Views Collectively
550,000,000 Streams Collectively
#1 Amazon Debut
#1 Itunes HipHop Chart
#1 Billboard Heetseekers
#1 Nielsen Soundscan Country Debut
#3 Itunes debut
#10 Billboard Rap Charts
#13 Billboard Country Charts
#1 Music Video on CMT.com
Their unwavering commitment to hard work has earned them the coveted #1 spot on CMT.com and garnered accolades from industry titans like Billboard and Rolling Stone. Additionally, the Bandits have recently graced popular shows such as Bubba the Love Sponge and The Right View with Lara Trump. With an average of 2.3 million monthly streams across all platforms, the undeniable influence and impact of the Moonshine Bandits persist.
The Moonshine Bandits stand defiant as pioneers in a genre once considered incompatible by industry gatekeepers. The California-based duo-Dusty ‘Big Tex’ Dahlgren and Brett ‘Bird’ Brooks-have amassed a dedicated legion of fans, the “Shiner Nation,” from their relentless touring across the U.S. while averaging 2.3 million monthly streams across all platforms and a staggering 500,000,000 YouTube views. The Bandits’ powerful sound has helped them achieve Billboard-charting country albums, consistently debuting at the pinnacle of iTunes and Amazon charts.
Connecting with fans on all levels, Moonshine Bandits have built a solid “Shiner Nation” of loyal fans, started their own 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization known as Operation Packing Company, Inc. that specializes in sending supplies to our Troops Overseas, Beef Jerky and legal Moonshine. The Bandits earned a 2018 Telly Award for their “Take This Job” music video featuring David Allan Coe
