A tale of a mischievous and boastful cowboy known for his roping skills and brawling prowess. Ernie Fanning recites "Yavapai Pete" by Curley Fletcher at the 10th Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Kristyn extols the benefits of owning a mule. Kristyn Harris sings "The Mule Song" during the 2024 Ranch Family Show at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Kristyn Harris
Burleson, TX
Kristyn Harris is a singer, songwriter, and entertainer known for her western swing spi...

Andy shares a true story about Northern Plains ranching and a tribute to a special neighbor. Andy Hedges recites "E.M. "Red" Kluver" during "The Whole Beef" show at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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

Ryan and Hoss memorialize an old reliable mare in song. Ryan and Hoss Fritz sing "The Old Bronco Mare" during the "Family Ties" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Ryan Fritz
Longview, Alberta, Canada
Recording artist Ryan Fritz, who has spent decades cowboying a...

Matt gives us a peek into one day in the life of a cowboy. Matt Robertson sings "Just Cowboyin'" during the Ranch Family Show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Matt Robertson
Wittmann, AZ
Raised in Wyoming, Matt Robertson grew up on the back of a horse, starting col...

FEATURING: Gary Haleamau + Kāwili with special guest Madisyn Reis.

Paniolo cowboys predate the American cowboy and originated in the 1700s under King Kamehameha I. The Hawaiian paniolos wrangle longhorn cattle and developed their own cowboy songs. Gary Haleamau + Kāwili share some of these songs...

In this vintage video Bruce tells the tale of a braggart cowboy. Bruce Simpson recites "The Skite" at the 5th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Bruce Simpson
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Bruce Simpson is originally from western Queensland. He was a drover in the last of the ...

FEATURING: Andy Hedges, Brenn Hill, Andy Nelson, special guest Brigid Reedy.

A little bit of everything! This show's sure to satisfy your cowboy poetry cravings and keep you (and the crew) fed on beefy western music for the rest of the winter. So, bring your friends, divvy up the seats, and dig ...

A Taste of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering takes place at the Ahern Luxury Boutique Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Dec. 12-14, during the National Finals Rodeo. Featuring Waddie Mitchell, Gary Haleamau and Kāwili, Kristyn Harris, Carson Houser, Annie Mackenzie, Jake Riley, Matt Robertson, Da...

Katie recites the lyrics from a cowboy song that some say started out as a poem. It was collected by N. Howard "Jack" Thorp from John Collier, Cornudas Mountain, New Mexico in July 1899. Katie McCall-Owen performs "Windy Bill" during the "Highlights of the Open Mic" show at the 39th National Cowb...

Trinity asked her son if there was a song she should sing in Elko. He picked this lively tune. Trinity Seely sings "Indigo" during the 2024 "Ranch Family Show" at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Trinity Seely
Ojai, CA
Trinity Seely's life has taken her to many diffe...

Maria Lisa beautifully illustrates "...an alchemy of air to earth." Maria Lisa Eastman reads her poem "Air to Earth" during the 2024 "Ranch Family Show" at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Maria Lisa Eastman
Sonoita, AZ
Maria Lisa Eastman and her husband Skip recentl...

Buffalo Kin takes you back to the "Old West" through song. Katelyn Eisenhooth and Seth Brewster share "Old Paint Horse."

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Buffalo Kin
Fossil, OR
Seldom will you find a duo weaving high and lonesome sounds with such ease as Buffalo Kin. The West comes alive with their blending ...