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“Holy sh*t. This place is bigger than my whole hometown!” – Bud Davis, Urban Cowboy

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and when it comes to honky-tonks, there is certainly no denying that. Among them, the original Gilley’s in Pasadena, Texas. The famed dancehall once held the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest honky-tonk at a staggering 70,000 square feet. In addition to the enormous dance floor, Gilley’s was home to all the things you’d expect in a honky-tonk – pool tables, a stage, and a bevvy of bars – and a few you might not, like strength-testing punching bags and that unbilled character that was purportedly the world’s first mechanical bull.

Gilley’s, named after co-owner and headlining performer Mickey Gilley, was immortalized as both the inspiration and the setting for the iconic film, Urban Cowboy. Sadly, the original shuttered in 1990, but it was a game-changer that paved the way for boot-scootin’ mega-clubs to come, like Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth and the new Gilley’s in Dallas.

“A lot of people think the movie made Gilley’s,” said Urban Cowboy actor, advisor, and real-life Gilley Rat, Gator Conley. “But actually, it was the other way around.”

If you’re looking to do some honky-tonkin’ this summer, Sissy has you covered. From sparkly tees to rhinestone rompers, this collection has all the bling you need to dazzle the dancehall!