Some folks chiseled their ACL Fest plans in stone as soon as schedules were announced in June. I am not one of them. With the festival now just four days away, I still have few firm plans of where to go and whom to see. And I know I'm not the only one out there. So to help myself with planning, and hopefully to be of use to those of you in similarly unscheduled straits, I thought I'd present a rundown of Texas artists. Today, we'll look at Texans on Friday's schedule, presented in order of appearance:

The Jones Family Singers, 11:30-12:15, WaMu stage
Music is truly a family affair for these Bay City holy rollers. Formed by Pentecostal pastor Dr. Fred Jones, the group features daughter Alexis Jones Roberts along with her four sisters, brother, brother-in-law, and nephew. The Jones Family Singers made their ACL Fest debut in 2005 and have been invited back each year since.

Dan Dyer, 11:45-12:30, AT&T blue room stage
A veteran of the Austin music scene, Dan Dyer made waves locally with this spring's release of his third album — and first since 2004's Lenny Kravitz–produced …Of What Lies Beneath. Recorded in a church-turned-studio, Dan Dyer is a soul showcase so powerful it made it onto Statesman critic Michael Corcoran's list of the top 10 albums from the year's first half.

Rodney Crowell, 12:30-1:30, AT&T stage
The Houston kid makes his first ACL Fest appearance just weeks after releasing the critically-acclaimed Sex & Gasoline. Read last week's in-depth preview for more.

Asleep at the Wheel, 12:30-1:30, AMD stage
It just wouldn't be ACL Fest without Asleep at the Wheel. The 9-time Grammy® winners are the only artists who have performed at the festival each year since its inception. A fitting honor for the band that also holds the distinction of having the most appearances on the festival's television counterpart.

Paula Nelson, 12:40-1:20, BMI stage
Sure she's the daughter of a country music legend, but Paula Nelson has developed a rootsy style that's all her own. Lucky 13, released earlier this year, features support from the likes of George Devore, Landis Armstrong, and yes, papa Willie (on "Day to Day Love").

The Hensley Ensemble, 12:45-1:30, WaMu stage
Founded by Elbert Hensley, Jr. more than 25 years ago, the Hensley Ensemble includes more than a dozen gospel singers from around the Dallas area.

What Made Milwaukee Famous, 1:30-2:30, AT&T blue room stage
One of the biggest buzz bands of 2005, What Made Milwaukee Famous became the first unsigned artist ever to perform on Austin City Limits. The band signed with indie heavyweight Barsuk Records and re-released Trying to Never Catch Up in 2006. This year's What Doesn't Kill Us proves the band is no one-hit wonder.

The Strange Boys, 1:50-2:30, Austin Ventures stage
From their ACL Fest bio: "Whats so strange about the Strange Boys? Only the obvious mystery of how four guys barely in their 20s manage to absolutely nail the raw, Chuck-Berry-infused essence of England's Newest Hitmakers-era Rolling Stones. … But these guys do that thing they do so true, they never even sound like theyre trying to be retro."

Brotherly Luv, 2:00-2:45, WaMu stage
A seven-piece contemporary gospel group from McKinney, Brotherly Luv is still recovering from the death of member Devenchae Turner last year. The healing continues with their ACL Fest debut plus the release of their third album, Keep It Real, next month.

Big Don, 2:30-3:00, Austin Kiddie Limits stage
If you're taking the little ones to ACL Fest with you, get ready to bounce around when Don Robinson takes over the kids' stage. The veteran hip-hop performer and producer transitions from R-rated MC Overlord to family-friendly Big Don with recent release Big Don's Big Beat. Trust me, it's pretty entertaining kids music.

Sunny Sweeney, 2:40-3:20, BMI stage
With only a couple years experience under her belt, comedian-turned-singer/songwriter Sunny Sweeney captured the hearts of music fans in Austin and beyond with 2006's self-released Heartbreaker's Hall of Fame. She signed with Nashville's Big Machine Records in 2007 and makes her ACL Fest debut this year.

Patty Griffin, 4:30-5:30, AMD stage
It's not surprising to learn that this is Patty Griffin's fourth ACL Fest. A three-time Grammy nominee, the perennial industry darling won best album (Children Running Through) and artist of the year honors from the Americana Music Association in 2007.

Eli Young Band, 6:30-7:15, Austin Ventures stage
The country-rock quartet returns to ACL Fest for a third straight year. Read last week's in-depth preview for more.

Ryan Bingham, 6:40-7:20, BMI stage
The 26-year-old with a voice that sounds as though it's weathered decades of mischief made his national debut with Mescalito on prestigious Lost Highway Records. Nearly a year later, "Bread and Water" remains a staple on KGSR and Americana stations around the country. A new album from Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses is due out early next year.

Alejandro Escovedo, 7:45-8:45, Austin Ventures stage
A survivor in every sense of the word, Alejandro Escovedo just might have the album of the year in Real Animal. Making his first ACL Fest appearance, Escovedo gets the honor of closing the Austin Ventures stage.