Forrest writes songs about riding and living in Northeast Oregon’s Wallowa Mountains. Forrest Van Tuyl performs "Ain't Been Tamed Yet" during "A Cavvy of Horse Poems + Songs" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Forrest Van Tuyl
Enterprise, OR
Forrest Van Tuyl so...

FEATURING: Maria Lisa Eastman, Dick Gibford, DW Groethe, Brenn Hill, Joel Nelson.

A cowboy's life is all about critters. Four-legged, six-legged, even eight-legged (for all your arachnophobes out there) and they're all out to get ya and show you who's really in charge. Ride along with us as poet...

FEATURING: Andy Hedges, Waddie Mitchell, Michael Martin Murphey.

You know of the Ol' Chisholm Trail, but do you know of the younger, longer, parallel trail that was the backdrop for the epic "Lonesome Dove?" At the tailend of the cattle drive era, herds drove up The "Great" Western Trail from Te...

Sage advice from our pard Waddie, "It ain't always smart to offer aid to situations you ain't made." Waddie Mitchell recites, "Blood, Sweat, and Steers" during the "Laugh Kills Lonesome" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Waddie Mitchell
Twin Bridges, NV
Waddie ...

Corb sings about soldiers and horses throughout history. Corb Lund performs "Horse Soldier, Horse Soldier" during the "Bridging the 49th" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Corb Lund
Southern AB, Canada
Hailing from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Corb Lun...

Paul shares the story of his son, Stub the Whale, in this hilarious poem. Paul Zarzyski performs "The Whale in My Wallet" during the Members' Show Two: A Consternation of Critters" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Paul Zarzyski
Great Falls, MT
Paul Zarzyski, v...

FEATURING: Ned LeDoux, Corb Lund, Rob and Halladay Quist, Paul Zarzyski.

There are skills that good riders acquire over years of being a-horseback, but the best riders also develop a sixth sense that enables them to communicate with the horse. So when they ride 'em pretty, there's poetry in moti...

FEATURING: Jamie Fox, Corb Lund, Sid Marty with Denise Withnell and David Wilkie, Ian Tyson, Colter Wall.

A border by cartography standards, the 49th parallel north distinguishes Canada from the United States. On maps, anyway. But, try telling these musicians that as they sing themselves from si...

FEATURING: Mike Beck, Daron Little, Shadd Piehl, Forrest VanTuyl.

Explore the connection between people and horses in poetry and song. Three singer songwriters and a poet share their love, frustrations, and work experiences with horses.

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3hattrio takes pride in originality both in their music and their style, creating "American Desert Music." They believe the vastness of the American West deserves many interpretations of its glorious traditions and landscape.

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Hal Cannon, Greg Istock, Eli Wrankle
Virgin, UT
Hal...

Marinna loves to sing cowboy songs and she does it so well. Ranch kid Marinna Mori sings "Buckaroo Man" during the "Anchoring the Tradition" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Marinna Mori
Tuscarora, NV
Marinna Mori is an 10-year-old singer, guitarist, and poet...

FEATURING: Mike Beck, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, R.W. Hampton, Brenn Hill, Ross Knox, Shandee Layne, Corb Lund, Gary McMahan, Michael Martin Murphey, Dave Stamey, Dave Wilkie + Denise Withnell, Paul Zarzyski.

A full show honoring The Legendary Ian Tyson. Celebrate Ian's return to Elko with a show of...

Deanna McCall remembers a time friends showed up to help a neighbor in need with her poem, "Cow Country Code," during the "Ranch Family Show" at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Deanna McCall
Piñon, NM
Deanna Dickinson McCall writes about the West with settings in b...

Dick performs his paean to the animals who accompany him in cowboy life. Dick Gibford recites "Critters" during the "A Consternation of Critters" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Dick Gibford
New Cuyama, CA
Dick Gibford was raised on a small cow outfit on th...

Andy recites a Larry McWhorter piece—one of our all-time favorite poems with a lesson. Andy performs "The Red Cow" during the "Words Growing Wild in the West" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Andy Hedges
Lubbock, TX
Andy Hedges is a songster, reciter, storyte...

Hot Club of Cowtown performs "Farr Away Blues" during the "Stay a Little Longer" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Hot Club of Cowtown
Austin, TX
Hot Club of Cowtown has been stunning audiences worldwide for over 20 years. Their trademark blend of hot jazz, we...

Waddie finds the mood in Knibbs' "The Walking Man" with this compelling recitation. Waddie Mitchell recites "The Walking Man" during the "Anchoring the Tradition" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Waddie Mitchell
Twin Bridges, NV
Waddie Mitchell was immersed i...

Brenn does an ode to cowgirls, and to his friend, mentor, champion, and personal hero, Ian Tyson. Brenn Hill covers "Barrel Racing Angel" during the "Ian Tyson Tribute" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Brenn Hill
Hooper, UT
Brenn Hill is a singer/songwriter w...

Trinity shares a true cowboy love song and the difference between "complete" and "finish." Trinity Seely performs "Old Poly Rope" accompanied by Butch Hause during the "Anchoring the Tradition" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Butch Hause
Berthoud, CO
In addi...

Andy bandies words praising Proc's ways with stock, penned by Wally McRae. Andy Hedges recites "Ol' Proc" during the "Words Growing Wild in the West" at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Andy Hedges
Lubbock, TX
Andy Hedges is a songster, reciter, storyteller, guitaris...

Brigid performs her poetic ode to quilting across the generations of women in her family. Brigid Reedy recites "Handmade" during the "Family Ties" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Brigid Reedy
Whitehall, MT
Brigid Reedy has become a singular young voice repr...

Mike will send you on your way happy after this one. Mike Beck performs "Happy Reunion" during the "Muses Don't Need No Stinkin' GPS" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Mike Beck
Manhattan, MT
Mike Beck is a professional musician and working cowboy whose songs ...

Ned and his guitar get to the heart of the middle of nowhere. Ned LeDoux performs "Some People Do" during the "Chronicling the West" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Ned LeDoux
Northeastern KS
Ned LeDoux is a musician and the son of singer-songwriter and rod...

Marinna and Trinity harmonize on Trinity's tune about her pony carrying her to solace. Marinna Mori and Trinity Seely perform "Cricket Roll" during the "Anchoring the Tradition" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Marinna Mori
Tuscarora, NV
Marinna Mori is an 1...