David Cone is used to wearing a lot of hats. He’s a former college quarterback, co-host of The Daily Wire’s sports show “Crain & Company,” a husband, a father of three, and now, a bona fide Nashville recording artist. His debut full-length country album, “Richest Man in Town,” dropped with a promise Cone sums up in one word: sincerity.

“Even some of the songs that are fun and a little bit tongue in cheek, even those, I was as genuine as I possibly could be,” Cone said. “I wrote every single song on this album all by myself, and it’s the combination of many years of work here.”

Some songs date back to his days in Atlanta before COVID, while others, including the title track, were written just a few months ago.

 “With [‘Richest Man in Town’], I really just wanted to get to a distinction between being rich and having a lot of money. Those are not synonymous to me,” Cone explained. That theme of wealth measured in life and not dollars is at the core of the project. 

“We were able to get all of them recorded, and it felt really good for Kent Wells, Dolly Parton’s producer, to say, ‘Yes, I want to get in the studio and record with you.’ In an industry where you mostly hear ‘No, no, no,’ it feels really good to hear ‘yes,’” he added.

My new album, ‘Richest Man in Town’, is now available everywhere. pic.twitter.com/BLXaPjy6ot

— David Cone (@davidadamcone) August 8, 2025

For Cone, authenticity isn’t a marketing gimmick. It’s the backbone of his music, his podcast, and his life. 

“Kent Wells said, ‘What are you trying to do here? Are you trying to have an alternate persona and just put a cowboy hat on and get on the stage?’ And I said, ‘No, I’m just David Cone.’ The David Cone who writes songs and sings them is the David Cone who goes and hosts a sports show, is the David Cone you see at the grocery store.”

That everyday reality shapes his music. The title track came to him while driving home from The Daily Wire. “I had this idea for a song, ‘Richest Man in Town’… a way to get into the theme of living a rich life, but the protagonist of the song not having a lot of money.” 

He wrote it over a weekend while his parents were visiting. “Even as hectic as it is… I look around and I just think, yeah, if you don’t count the money, I’m the richest man in town.”

While Richest Man in Town leans into heart and family, Cone also added some other flavors to the album. There’s “Brothers,” a nostalgic track about growing up with siblings. There’s “The Ballad of Billy Spades at Devil’s Creek,” a poker anthem he’d always wanted to write. And for a little bit of fun, there’s the Mitch Hedberg-inspired “I Used to Drink,” a song Cone calls “one of my favorite tunes on the whole record.”

Cone also mentions two pro-America tracks that previously landed on Donald Trump’s campaign playlist, including “Just What America Needs” and “American Made.” He said including them was deliberate, as a way to convey “just what America needs.”

Cone explains how some of his earlier music sounded more like Jack Johnson than Johnny Cash, but over time, his style has evolved and is now more than just one thing. 

“Being here in Nashville… I’ve gotten back to a little bit more of a traditional country vibe,” he said. The album also features music legends like Charlie McCoy, who played harmonica on “Richest Man in Town” and “Brothers.” 

Whether listeners love his voice or not, Cone says they’ll hear quality. “Some of the best musicians in the world played on the record… I hope they can appreciate the music.”

Asked what success for this album looks like, Cone didn’t hesitate. 

“Oh no, it’s already successful,” he said. “My kids run up to me and say, ‘We want Dadda songs.’ The album’s already a success because they’re gonna have this for the rest of their lives.” 

Still, he admits the financial side matters if he wants to keep making records. “I would love a castle on an island with a plane… but that’s not what is gonna be the ultimate determination for success.”

In other words, he’s not chasing chart toppers to prove something. That’s because David Cone knows he’s already the richest man in town.

A Texas judge has put a stop to former Rep. Beto O-Rourke’s (D-TX) attempt to funnel cash to the the fifty-odd state legislators who fled the state in an effort to stall the passage of a Republican-led redistricting plan.

Tarrant County District Judge Megan Fahey slapped O’Rourke with a temporary restraining order late on Friday, stating that funds raised by his non profit group could not be used to assist the Texas Democrats — who have been hiding out in blue states like Illinois and California since they fled the state — because they were in violation of the law as long as they remained absent from the special legislative session that had been called.

“Defendants have and will continue to engage in unlawful fundraising practices and utilization of political funds in a manner that either directly violates or causes Texas Democratic Legislators to violate [the law],” Fahey wrote. “Consumer have and continue to suffer irreparable harm through these unlawful acts because they are making political contributions that are being used to fund personal expenses and violate state law.”

O’Rourke, who failed in his most recent bids for elected office — an attempt to unseat Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and and attempt to earn the Democratic presidential nomination — was trying to use his group “Powered by People” to help the Democrats survive their self-imposed exile by funding their travel and lodging expenses in addition to the fines they’ve racked up for not remaining in Texas to do their jobs.

Fahey’s ruling was a response to Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R-TX) filing earlier that day.

“BREAKING: I sued Robert Francis O’Rourke for ‘Beto Bribes’ to Democrat runaways to impede the Texas Legislature. I will not allow failed political has-beens to buy off Texas elected officials. I’ll see you in court, Beto,” Paxton wrote.

BREAKING: I sued Robert Francis O’Rourke for “Beto Bribes” to Democrat runaways to impede the Texas Legislature.

I will not allow failed political has-beens to buy off Texas elected officials. I’ll see you in court, Beto. pic.twitter.com/hPvSZwwdfV

— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) August 8, 2025

O’Rourke responded to the ruling, claiming that Republicans in Texas were afraid of him because he and his organization were threats to their power.

“They want to make examples out of those who fight so that others won’t,” O’Rourke claimed. “Now Paxton’s filed a restraining order to try to take us out of the fight. He wants to silence me and stop me from leading this organization. He wants to stop us from fighting Trump’s attempt to steal the five congressional seats he needs to hang on to power. But I’m not going anywhere. I plan on speaking at our rally to stop the power grab in Fort Worth tomorrow afternoon.”

“Cry more, lib,” was Paxton’s reply. “You lost in court because you’re breaking the law and deceiving Texans. We absolutely will make an example out of law breakers.”

Cry more, lib.

You lost in court because you’re breaking the law and deceiving Texans. We absolutely will make an example out of law breakers. https://t.co/zDc15Q4ghe

— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) August 8, 2025

Paxton has also launched in investigation into another group that has been aiding the AWOL Texas Democrats: Texas Majority PAC.