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On Site Judge: Zane Barnes

On Site Judge: Zane Barnes

Zane BarnesZane Barnes and his wife Leslie live in Blanket, Texas. They are expecting their first baby later this year. Zane is a financial advisor with Edward Jones and has his office in Early, Texas, just in front of his wife and...
On Site Judge: Brett Barry

On Site Judge: Brett Barry

Brett BarryBrett Berry is a Texas boy from Granbury originally and now resides in our state’s capitol, Austin. With a long history in the hospitality business, he is now the Operating Partner at Rustic Tap on West 6th Street. Home of great Texas Country acts,...
On Site Judge: Kurt Whitley

On Site Judge: Kurt Whitley

Kurt Whitley Kurt is a native Texan who has called central Texas home for over a decade. Music has been in his soul since he was young and he has made it his mission to help musicians in any way possible. When he isn’t promoting and putting on concerts, that...
On Site Judge: John Aguilera

On Site Judge: John Aguilera

John AguileraJohn Aguilera is a sous chef for Cowboy Chef Newton. He is a Fort Worth native and graduate of the Tarrant Area Food Bank Culinary program. In addition to working with Cowboy Chef Newton, he also works for Boo Ray’s of New...
Pork Butt Judge: Travis Jackson

Pork Butt Judge: Travis Jackson

Travis JacksonMy name is Travis Jackson, son of Ryan Jackson. I’m a musician and songwriter by nature and I have a taste for exquisite food. Growing up in New Mexico has me leaning to things on the spicy side but my father has opened my pallet to a variety of...