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46. Roy Acuff – Wabash Cannonball (1936)

No. 46: the story behind Roy Acuff’s 1936 recording of “Wabash Cannonball,” its original lead singer, and its enduring place in classic country music.

John Michael Montgomery – The Little Girl

John Michael Montgomery’s “The Little Girl” begins with a child living through fear and...

Alan Jackson – Where I Come From

The story of Alan Jackson’s Where I Come From: its Southern roots, original album, Keith Stegall’s production, and three weeks at country No. 1.

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46. Owen Wister – Get Along, Little Dogies (1893)

No. 46: the traditional cowboy song documented in Owen Wister’s 1893 journal, its cattle-trail meaning, and the difference between preserving a song and writing it.

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Western Music Time (28 Oct- Halloween 2026)

Western Music Time (28 Oct- Halloween 2026) Movie Music from Roy, Gene & the Pioneerss Opening theme Roy Rogers film, Ridin’ Down the Canyon (’42) Sagebrush Symphony -...

Kenyon Lockry – Further Than California | Review by Miquel Batlle Garriga

🤠💿 Miquel Batlle Garriga reviews Kenyon Lockry’s Further Than California: ’90s honky-tonk spirit, 12 tracks, and a 4/5 rating. 🎸🎶 #whenthecowboysings #KenyonLockry #FurtherThanCalifornia #HonkyTonk #CountryMusic

Sean Burns & Lost Country – Better Off in Time

Miquel Batlle Garriga reviews Sean Burns & Lost Country’s Better Off in Time: pure honky-tonk, traditional country, the full track list, and a video.

Swinging Country October 31, 2026

Swinging Country October 31 SWINGING COUNTRY 10 AM - 12 PM CDT @ KSSLFM.COM My Special Guest is Bobby Mackey KSSLFM.COM 10 AM - 12 PM...

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Willie Nelson – City of New Orleans

The story of Willie Nelson’s City of New Orleans: Steve Goodman’s railroad song, the 1984 country No. 1, original covers, and its songwriting Grammy.

Jerry Reed – Sugar Foot Rag

Discover Jerry Reed’s Sugar Foot Rag: the original 1979 RCA single, Hank Garland and Vaughn Horton’s song, its No. 12 peak, and the 1980 album.

The Mavericks – What a Crying Shame

Explore The Mavericks’ What a Crying Shame: Raul Malo and Kostas’ song, its 1993 single release, No. 25 country peak, and the 1994 album.

Jimmie Rodgers – Lullaby Yodel

Discover Jimmie Rodgers’ Lullaby Yodel: its November 2, 1928 release, Elsie McWilliams’ songwriting credit, and the story of a father missing his child.

Merle Haggard – (My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers

The story behind Merle Haggard’s first Top 10 country hit: Liz Anderson’s (My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers, its meaning, and the 1965 debut LP.

Lefty Frizzell – Long Black Veil

🤠🖤 A secret, a wrongful conviction, and a voice that never lets go: Lefty Frizzell’s “Long Black Veil” (1959), No. 45 in Best Country. 🎙️🎶 #whenthecowboysings #LeftyFrizzell #LongBlackVeil #BestCountry #ClassicCountry

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Hot Texas Swing Band – Gotta Move

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Glen Campbell – Southern Nights

Discovering Glen Campbell's Enchanting "Southern Nights" Have you ever found yourself lost in the mesmerizing melodies of Glen Campbell's "Southern Nights"? This iconic country tune holds a timeless charm that...

Swinging Country November 05

SWING POST OFFICIAL /Swinging Country November 05 SWINGING COUNTRY 10:AM - 12:PM CT USA @ KSSLFM.COM Howdy Friends with just a very few days away from The 2nd Annual Cowtown Birthplace...

Love That Country Music March 11

Love That Country Music March 11 Set List: Holm & Tanz - A Dozen Roses Kiely Connell - Calumet Queen Tim Emmons - Carrot On A String Jenny Marie McAdams - Drive Angela Autumn -...

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