# 95.9 The Ranch

> The Sound of Texas

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id376491866](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id376491866)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id376491866`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LKCM RADIO GROUP, L.P.
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (3,498 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06
- **First published:** 2010-06-11
- **Size:** 62 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/95-9-the-ranch/id376491866)
- **Website:** [https://www.959theranch.com/](https://www.959theranch.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.textgroove.com/sms-privacy-policy/](https://www.textgroove.com/sms-privacy-policy/)

## Description

Stream 95.9 The Ranch, Fort Worth's home for Texas Country, Red Dirt, and Americana. Enjoy performances by independent artists, live from Texas, wherever you are.

With this Chrome extension, you can quickly access the station's stream, discover new Texas music, and support independent artists through a simple, easy-to-use player.

## Rankings

- #30,267 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, listeners love 95.9 The Ranch for its authentic Texas country/Red Dirt music and the home-away-from-home feel when streaming from anywhere, plus engaging DJs. However, multiple reviews cite post-update instability: app crashes, playback drops or loops, and loss of CarPlay/Lock Screen support. VPN or network quirks also affect performance for some users. Content quality and vibe remain strong, but reliability improvements are needed to match the strength of the programming.

### Pros

- Authentic Texas country/Red Dirt playlist that isn’t widely available on mainstream services
- Feels like home for Texans, accessible from anywhere in the U.S.
- Entertaining hosts and morning show segments (e.g., Elle) with short, engaging commentaries

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and trouble reestablishing connections after updates
- Playback interruptions: live feed stops, ads loop, or music doesn’t play despite showing the current song
- CarPlay and Lock Screen controls broken or removed in updates (CarPlay support regression)
- VPN/network-related issues causing instability for some users

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id376491866)