Boots ★ Stars ★ Guitars (BSG) is a multi-platform music and media production network created by Gold Star Mom Tracy 2Step, a seasoned veteran in radio and television broadcasting, published songwriter, BMI-affiliated artist, and founder of Iron Halo Music.
Tracy 2Step is a recognized Texas CMA award recipient, further establishing her credibility within the music industry and her commitment to artist development and excellence.
With decades of experience in live broadcasting, media production, music publishing, and artist development, Tracy operates at the intersection of music, media, and industry access - serving as both a platform and a pipeline for rising talent.
Her work includes A&R-style development, identifying independent artists on the rise, creating real opportunities for exposure, growth, airplay, and industry connection. Through special edition broadcasts and curated access, she brings opportunities to independent artists that are not typically available at the independent level.
Beyond the industry, Tracy's platform is rooted in lived experience. As a Gold Star Mom, cancer survivor, and someone who grew up in foster care, she has transformed life's challenges into purpose - using music as a therapeutic tool for connection, healing, and impact.
BSG delivers:
• Live broadcast programming across radio, TV-style streaming, and digital platforms
• Independent artist discovery, airplay, and development
• Exclusive industry access and special edition programming
• Real stories that connect, heal, and move audiences
• Live event experiences connected to mission and community impact
Operating under the mission Music • Media • Mission, BSG presents multiple shows across music, business, storytelling, and live event experiences.
BSG is connected to the Sgt. 2Step Foundation, supporting artists, families of the fallen, and communities through music and media. sgt2stepfoundation.org
ON AIR — 99.9 KERB
Tracy 2Step with Boots ★ Stars ★ Guitars | 99.9 KERB
• Mondays & Thursdays — 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Central Time
• Saturdays — Tune In
• Download the 99.9 KERB App to listen live
The 99.9 KERB broadcast features music-driven programming, independent artist support, curated selections, and cross-platform connection for audiences across radio, digital, and streaming spaces.
Live feature shows and extended video content stream on YouTube under Tracy 2Step.
SHOW DESCRIPTIONS
Boots ★ Stars ★ Guitars — Indie Artist Show
Hosted by Tracy 2Step and Kristen Rachelle, Boots ★ Stars ★ Guitars is the indie artist-focused show under the BSG network, dedicated to discovering, supporting, and elevating independent talent.
The show serves as a launch platform for artists, giving them real exposure, airplay, live performance opportunities, audience engagement, and a pathway toward the next level.
The show focuses on:
• Independent artist airplay and exposure
• Live performances and music premieres
• Real-time audience engagement
• Artist development and growth opportunities
• The Hit List - a rapid-fire artist segment that reveals the real story behind the artist
The show also features Special Edition episodes with high-level industry guests, established artists, and insiders, bridging the gap between independent artists and the professional music industry.
Broadcast live on YouTube under Tracy 2Step, with extended distribution across radio and podcast platforms.
The Beat & The Business — Industry Show
The Beat & The Business is a high-level industry broadcast presented by Boots ★ Stars ★ Guitars, focused on the business behind the music.
Hosted by Tracy 2Step and Ray Swoope, the show delivers direct access to industry leaders, producers, executives, artists, and decision-makers actively shaping the music business.
This show is built for serious artists and professionals, breaking down:
• How deals are made
• How music gets placed in film, TV, and licensing
• Industry strategy and positioning
• Real career paths and execution
• Insider conversations and guest-driven career breakdowns
Broadcast live on YouTube under Tracy 2Step, with extended distribution across radio and podcast platforms.
Inside The Wire — Storytelling & Mission Show
Inside The Wire is a powerful storytelling broadcast created by Gold Star Mom Tracy 2Step, dedicated to honoring the lives, stories, and resilience of military families, first responders, and everyday heroes.
Hosted by Gold Star Mom Tracy 2Step alongside Neil Sparkman, a U.S. Air Force veteran, the show brings authentic perspective, lived experience, and real conversations to the forefront.
This show brings forward real, unfiltered stories that are often not told in mainstream media. The focus includes:
• Stories of loss, survival, and resilience
• Gold Star family advocacy
• Community and national issues
• Voices that deserve to be heard
Inside The Wire is a mission-driven platform connected to the Sgt. 2Step Foundation and built to serve people, families, and communities through truth, purpose, and impact.
Broadcast on YouTube under Tracy 2Step, with extended distribution across radio and podcast platforms.
PatriotFest — Live Event Series
PatriotFest is a live event series co-owned by Tracy 2Step, created to bring music, community, and mission into a real-world experience.
Directly tied to the Sgt. 2Step Foundation, PatriotFest includes:
• Live music performances
• Artist showcases
• Community engagement
• Support initiatives for families of the fallen
• Mission-driven event experiences connected to music, media, and service
PatriotFest serves as the live extension of Boots ★ Stars ★ Guitars and the Sgt. 2Step Foundation - uniting artists, audiences, and purpose-driven impact.
CLICKABLE LINKS & SOCIAL MEDIA
All shows and live features stream on YouTube under Tracy 2Step. Boots ★ Stars ★ Guitars is represented across the main social platforms, with foundation links included below.
YouTube
Tracy 2Step Channel — All Shows
Facebook
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Sgt 2Step Foundation
Instagram
Tracy 2Step Media
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Sgt. 2Step Foundation
TikTok
Tracy 2Step
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X
Patriot On Air
Sgt 2Step Foundation / 2StepACT
Threads
Tracy 2Step Media
Lemon8
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Podcast Platforms — All Shows under Boots ★ Stars ★ Guitars
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music
iHeartRadio
Audible
Website & Email
Sgt. 2Step Foundation Website — sgt2stepfoundation.org
Email — Tracy2StepMusic@gmail.com