The one and only Willie Nelson penned the song ' Night Life' chronicling his days performing at the iconic ballroom, which just so happens to be the setting for the Broadway musical Always.

The largest gay bar in Texas is roaring into Houston: And you'd better bring your cowboy boots Situated on Hempstead Highway just below 34th Street, the new 10,000-square-foot dance hall has risen from the ashes of the Esquire Ballroom - the storied music venue that played hosted to country music legends like Jim Reeves and George Jones. 22 for a full weekend of kickin', steppin' and shufflin'. Houston is gearing up to become home to the largest LGBT country-western bar in Texas thanks to the new Neon Boots, which is set to throw open its doors for the first time on Aug. For those still reeling from the sudden demise of Brazos River Bottom.