Next Generation
Enjoy the fresh faces and fresh sounds of these future-bound western poets and musicians. The performers in this showcase are up-and-coming, next-generation voices speaking for the future of the rural West. Sounds to us like the future is in good hands.
Photo by Jessica Brandi Lifland.
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Roadrunner
Olivia shares a tale of a magical journey in the desert. Olivia Romo recites "Roadrunner: the Chosen Prophet," during the "Gimme Open Roads + Fresh Air" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Olivia Romo
Santa Fe, NM
Olivia Romo is a farmer, poet and water rights ac... -
Where I'm From
Annie reminisces about her connections to her past and present. Annie Mackenzie performs her poem "Where I'm From" during the "Big Skies" show at the "The Wild Ride" 2020.
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Annie Mackenzie
Jordan Valley, OR
While known as the family rambler, Annie Mackenzie has her roots planted... -
Buster
Sam Platts and the Plainsmen share a song about a real character of a cattle hauler. They perform "Buster" during "The Real Deal" show from "The Wild Ride" in 2022.
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Sam Platts and the Plainsmen is an energetic Americana band from Montana, focused on bringing traditional country... -
Lights of Town
Matt sings about the wild places that are disappearing. Matt Robertson sings "Lights of Town" during "The New Wave" show from "The Wild Ride" 2022.
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Matt Robertson
Bruneau, ID
Raised in Wheatland, Wyoming, Matt Robertson roams the West cowboying and training horses. Since the ag... -
Buckaroo Man
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... -
A Cowboy Is All
Proud big brother Ned, sings about his little brother Beau in this catchy tune from 2020. Ned LeDoux performs "A Cowboy Is All" during "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Ned LeDoux
Northeastern KS
Ned LeDoux is a musician and the son o... -
Low Maintenance Girl
Trinity says her husband thought he was marrying a low maintenance girl, but horses and all the gear are very expensive. Trinity Seely performs, "Low Maintenance Girl" during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Trinity Seely
Oj... -
Seasons Come and Go
Cat keeps the rodeo songs coming with this selection from his stockpile. Cat Clifford performs "Reason" during the "Straight Chutin' Champions" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Cat Clifford
Porcupine, SD
Cat Clifford, born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian... -
Cowboy's Lament
Dylan brings out the blues in his take on this cowboy standard. Dylan Clough performs "Cowboy's Lament" during the "Blazing Trails" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Dylan Clough
Spanish Fork, UT
Dylan Clough is a horseman, rambler, folklore enthusiast, and s... -
Old Poly Rope
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
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Let Nature Speak
Annie reminds us of the power of listening. Annie Mackenzie performs "Let Nature Speak" during the 37th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering "Rodear Year."
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Annie Mackenzie
Jordan Valley, OR
While known as the family rambler, Annie Mackenzie has her roots planted firmly at the four... -
Handmade
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... -
Rawhide
Forrest does a goofy little love song he wrote. Forrest VanTuyl (An American Forrest) performs "Rawhide" during "The Rambling Boys" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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An American Forrest
Goldendale, WA
Forrest VanTuyl paid for his songwriting and wandering add... -
Sierry Petes
Jack performs a poem that's been with him a while (and with some of you a bit longer). Jack George performs the classic "Sierry Petes" during the "Highlights of the Open Mic" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Jack George
Quemado, NM
Jack George works on many ... -
Ol' Proc
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... -
Cowboy's Wage
Trinity and Marinna play to your heartstrings with an ode to the perks of the job. Trinity Seely and Marinna Mori perform "Cowboy's Wage" during "The Sound of Horses" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Marinna Mori
Tuscarora, NV
Marinna Mori is an 11-year-old ... -
MC Horses
Corb and Forrest decide to do an iconic Great Basin story song by Ian Tyson. Why not? Corb Lund and Forrest VanTuyl perform "MC Horses" by Ian Tyson while Ramblin' Jack Elliott listens during the "The Rambling Boys" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
During its peak, the MC Ranc...
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Beneath Me
Marinna sings her joyous tribute to riding a horse, going far and wide. Marinna Mori performs " Beneath Me" during "The Sound of Horses" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Marinna Mori
Tuscarora, NV
Marinna Mori is an 11-year-old singer, guitarist, and poet who... -
Never Not Had Horses
Corb wrote this one for his mom. Corb Lund performs "Never Not Had Horses" during the "The Rambling Boys" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Corb Lund
Southern AB, Canada
Corb Lund was born and grew up in rural southern Alberta; he comes from four generations o... -
Cricket Roll
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... -
Someday Soon
Shandee shapes a song that shaped her, with a captivating cover of an Ian Tyson composition, backed with harmonies by Rigby. Shandee Layne and Rigby Summer perform "Someday Soon" during the "Ian Tyson Tribute" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Shandee Layne
Br... -
Some People Do
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... -
Buckskin Horse
Marinna covers this Dave Stamey song with talent and poise beyond her years. Marinna Mori performs "Buckskin Horse" by Dave Stamey during the "Family, Friends, & Community" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Marinna Mori
Tuscarora, NV
Marinna Mori is an 11-yea... -
Get Back on Again and Ride
Trinity lopes through a lyrical lesson about what to do when you fall off a horse. Trinity Seely performs "Get Back on Again and Ride" during "The Sound of Horses" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Trinity Seely
Ojai, CA
Trinity Seely grew up in the heart of ...
