Lubbock, TX (RestaurantNews.com) On the eve of one of the crucial anticipated soccer weekends in West Texas, nation music star Josh Abbott returned to Lubbock to rejoice his roots with followers throughout a meet and greet Friday, November 7. The Texas Tech alum and entrance man of the Josh Abbott Band celebrated his homecoming with a particular look on the DQ location on College Avenue in Lubbock.
The primary 100 followers in attendance had the chance to satisfy Josh Abbott and take a photograph with the singer. Followers additionally bought photos with Texas Tech’s beloved mascot, Raider Purple, and the Texas Tech Pom Squad. Followers acquired a complimentary Josh Abboott Band koozie, loved a free DQ Dilly® Bar deal with and had been entered right into a raffle for the chance to win signed Josh Abbott merchandise. Curly, the long-lasting DQ mascot, additionally made a particular look, posing for photographs and including to the celebration.
“My time in Lubbock and at Texas Tech really formed what would turn out to be my profession,” stated Josh Abbott. “Being again was nostalgic, and assembly followers was good for the soul. Wreck em!”
The occasion served as the proper kickoff to recreation weekend for Purple Raider followers who’re anticipating an enormous matchup with high rated BYU. ESPN introduced School GameDay will return to Lubbock for the sport on Saturday, November 8 which is predicted to place the successful group in an amazing place to make a run for the School Soccer Playoff.
“We perceive how essential it’s to attach with our greatest followers throughout the Lone Star State,” stated Lou Romanus, CEO of the Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council (TDQOC). “Welcoming Josh Abbott again to his West Texas roots made this a one-of-a-kind expertise for Texas Tech and DQ followers on an thrilling weekend of school soccer.”
The TDQOC partnered with Josh Abbott in June 2022 to deliver his distinctive model to the refresh of the long-lasting jingle, “That What I Like about Texas.” The jingle has been so profitable over the past 25 years, it’s simply recalled by followers throughout Texas.
Since becoming a member of forces, Josh’s partnership with DQ eating places in Texas has prolonged past the jingle, together with particular appearances at Dell Youngsters’s Hospital in Austin and Prepare dinner Youngsters’s in Fort Value. DQ followers have probably additionally noticed Josh Abbott on Texas Dairy Queen’s social media channels, highlighting the manufacturers’ Treats and Eats.
Abbott based his eponymous band in 2006 whereas enrolled in graduate college. Rooted in Texas nation sounds, JAB has turn out to be a cultural centerpiece for the style. Recognized for catchy melodies and private songwriting, the now six-piece group continues to tour yr spherical and launch music. Abbott has been inducted into the West Texas Corridor of Fame becoming a member of legends akin to Waylon Jennings, Buddy Holly, and Roy Orbison, and is a Texas Tech Distinguished Alumnus. He honors his alma mater by way of quite a few songs about his time spent there, together with the Texas Tech anthem, Victory Bells.” Go to JoshAbbottBand.com for tour dates, merchandise and extra.
For greater than 78 years, DQ eating places in Texas have been pleasant, gathering spots the place followers take pleasure in scrumptious treats and eats and create fond recollections. To be the primary to study Blizzard of the Month flavors, new product information from the Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council or discover a retailer location, observe us on Instagram, Twitter or Fb or go to DQTexas.com.
About Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council
There are few manufacturers as iconic because the DQ model. Revolutionary DQ treats and eats, together with the distinctive DQ restaurant ideas, have positioned DQ eating places in Texas as a frontrunner within the fast service restaurant trade. The Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council is a nonprofit group made up of DQ franchisees working in Texas. The Council develops the promoting and advertising and marketing program for DQ franchisees in Texas and controls the Texas Nation Meals menu together with managing provide/distribution for the DQ eating places in Texas. The DQ eating places in Texas are franchised by American Dairy Queen Company and the DQ franchise system contains roughly 7,000 franchised places in the USA, Canada, and greater than 20 different international locations.
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