COWBOY Vinyl Records and CDs

Troy Coleman started on the Dallas scene while attending the University ofTexas. Under the moniker Cowboy Troy, Coleman became known around town asthe DJ who blended rap and country music -- a sound that he dubbed,"hick-hop." He was making ends meet as a Footlocker employee when he wastapped by country duo Big & Rich to contribute to the song, "Rollin' (Balladof Big & Rich)." The song ended up as the opener to Big & Rich's 2004breakthrough album, Horse of A Different Color. Troy made a splash atthe Country Music Awards that year, when Big & Rich invited him to rap inthe middle of their hit, "Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy." For better orworse, the appearance was the talk of the CMAs. Troy was signed shortlyafterwards and released his debut single, "Playing Chicken With the Train" inApril, 2005.