Randy passes along some cowboy vocabulary as he does this classic by a real poetic S.O.B. Randy Rieman recites "Horses Versus Hosses" by S. Omar Barker during the "Cowboy Classics" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Randy Rieman
Cascade, MT
Randy Rieman has had...

Waddie takes you on an auditory tour of a cowboy’s life. Waddie Mitchell performs his "The Sounds a Cowboy Hears" during the "Cowboy Stew" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Waddie Mitchell
Twin Bridges, NV
Waddie Mitchell was immersed in the cowboy way of enter...

FEATURING: Dylan Clough, Tom Swearingen, Jessie Veeder.

Do you learn lessons easily or do you ascribe to the "School of Hard Knocks?" This show takes you on a thoughtful ride through lessons that were learned in life, love, and friendship. This trio of performers will wow you with their talent...

FEATURING: Paul Zarzyski.

A full solo show from the matchless rodeo poet, Paul Z.

From the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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"Words Growing Wild in the Woods"
"Zeke Zarzyski: Cookie-Down-The-Hall-Chaser"
"Australian Shepherd Dump-Run Meditation"
"Alarm Clock Dog"
"Wash...

FEATURING: Marinna Mori, Jake Riley, Dave Stamey.

A full show of catchy refrains, snappy phrasings, and kindred feelings. The show opens with Dave's effortless performance, followed by Jake's spot-on delivery, and ends with Marinna's clear voice.

Hosted by Debbie Fant.

From the 36th National...

FEATURING: Ned LeDoux, Jake Riley, Jessie Veeder.

An evening of sonic indulgence, Great Plains inflections, and ramblers’ observations infused with a love of home and a penchant for verse. Hailing from Kansas by way of Wyoming, country music heir Ned LeDoux honors his father’s legacy while blaz...

FEATURING: Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Corb Lund, Forrest VanTuyl.

Legendary performer Ramblin' Jack Elliott is joined by trailblazers Corb Lund and Forrest VanTuyl to take you on a musical ramble you won't forget.

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“Road to Las Cru...

FEATURING: Geno Delafose, Dom Flemons, Pipp Gillette + Lloyd Wright, Andy Hedges.

These musician-historians chronicle how African American cowboys have shaped the West. The singing knowledge-holders (and friends) speak to the historical and contemporary impact of Black cowboys as they swap song...

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 ...

Gail does a ditty about the only thing that counts. Gail Steiger performs "Color of the Hide" during "The Sound of Horses" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Gail Steiger
Prescott, AZ
Gail Steiger is a songwriter, filmmaker and cowboy, and since 1995, foreman ...

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 ...

Forrest ain't scared of finding rhymes somewhere high in Wyoming. An American Forrest performs "High in Wyoming (160 Horses)" during the "Blazing Trails" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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An American Forrest
Goldendale, WA
Forrest VanTuyl paid for his songwrit...

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...

Jessie flexes her rhythmic muscles with a work song that waits for no man. Jessie Veeder performs "Work (Girl)" during the "Better Part of Living" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Jessie Veeder
Watford City, ND
Jessie Veeder writes and sings about the badland...

Geno and the guys get your blood pumping with a lively creole number. Geno Delafose + French Rockin' Boogie perform "Bee de la Manche" during the "Battle of the Bands" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
Eunice, LA
Geno Dela...

Wylie and crew keep it lean and mean with a working man's song about bucking bales. Wylie & the Wild West perform "200 Tons To Go" during the "Battle of the Bands" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Wylie Gustafson
Conrad, MT
Singer, songwriter, rancher, horsem...

Forrest shines some light on riding your horse in the dark. An American Forrest performs "Burnin' Starlight" during the "Blazing Trails" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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An American Forrest
Goldendale, WA
Forrest VanTuyl paid for his songwriting and wanderin...

DW wrote this catchy jingle for all you "red, dead moo" lovers out there. DW Groethe performs "I Eat Meat" during "That Seventies Show" at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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DW Groethe
Bainville, MT
DW Groethe is the son of a son of pioneers. He was born and raised in t...

Paul wants to hear you say it with some swagger … “ELKO!” Paul Zarzyski performs "Why We Like Elko" during the "Straight Chutin' Champions" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Paul Zarzyski
Great Falls, MT
Paul Zarzyski, veteran of 34 consecutive Gatherings and ...

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...

Rodney attributes the rise of syndicated daytime drama to the original spectacle–critters. Rodney Nelson performs "TV Talk Shows" during the "That Seventies Show" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

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Rodney Nelson
Almont, ND
Rodney Nelson and his wife, Teri, li...

FEATURING: DW Groethe, Carol Heuchan, Waddie Mitchell, Rodney Nelson, Vess Quinlan.

This totally groovy show will prove that with age comes wisdom ... and a sense of humor, with a side of aches and pains. Join DW Groethe, Carol Heuchan, Waddie Mitchell, Rodney Nelson, and Vess Quinlan as they c...

FEATURING: Corb Lund + the Hurtin' Albertans, Geno Delafose + French Rockin' Boogie, Wylie + the Wild West.

What beats a powerhouse band with a compelling frontman and a catalog of perfectly crafted, hard-hitting songs? Three of ’em! Hailing from big sky country, Wylie and the Wild West bring m...

FEATURING: Doris Daley, Yvonne Hollenbeck, Jarle Kvale, Rodney Nelson, R.P. Smith.

From subtle deliveries to outlandish turns of phrase, these punchy poets promise to make you giggle, maybe even guffaw. Alberta’s siren of sass Doris Daley, South Dakota’s non-stop wit-wielder Yvonne Hollenbeck, N...