Featured Artist • Launch Showcase
Tony Kross
Texas energy. Soulful storytelling.
A sound all his own.
Tony Kross brings country, soul, pop, R&B, gospel, and hip-hop influences into his work as a singer, songwriter, producer, and entertainer. His songs move between celebration, love, determination, and hope—giving listeners more than one way to connect.
Born in Waco, Texas, with formative years in Los Angeles, Tony draws on a wide musical background. From the dance-floor energy of Texas Jam to the encouragement of I’m Gon’ Rise, his catalog reflects an artist who follows the song wherever it leads.
Listen & follow Tony
Tony is part of the KX Radio / KrossedOut Records family. His feature introduces our Spotlight format.
Start with these songs
Texas Jam
A high-energy invitation to turn it up, get moving, and bring your own style to the dance floor.
I’m Gon’ Rise
Hope, perseverance, and the strength to keep moving through a difficult season.
The Happy Dance
An upbeat celebration of happiness, gratitude, and the joy of letting yourself dance.
Hypnotized
A smooth love song about feeling completely captivated by someone.
Also in rotation: I’m Going Hard (Remastered 2024).
Behind the music
More than one sound. More than one story.
Tony’s musical identity brings together Texas roots and a lifelong interest in different styles. Songwriting, recording, and live performance are all part of that creative life. Some songs aim straight for the dance floor; others offer encouragement or explore love.
That range is the thread running through his music: each song has its own feeling, and each listener can find their own connection.
In His Own Words
The artist behind the songs
“I create the song, but the audience brings it to life.”
In his interview with Illustrate Magazine, Tony talks about learning through performance, bringing different musical influences together, and the connection he finds with a live audience.
Read Tony’s full interview at Illustrate Magazine ↗
Interview by Illustrate Magazine, published October 13, 2026. Linked with attribution; this is not a KX Radio interview.