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47. Bobbie Gentry – Ode to Billie Joe (1967)

No. 47 in our Best Country Songs countdown, Bobbie Gentry – “Ode to Billie...

47. Cool White – Buffalo Gals (Will You Come Out Tonight) (1844)

“Buffalo Gals (Will You Come Out Tonight)” turns a simple invitation to dance into...

Buck Owens – Big Game Hunter

Buck Owens – Big Game Hunter sounds like a trip into the wilderness. Instead,...

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George Strait – Overnight Success (1989)

A title like “Overnight Success” sounds like a celebration. George Strait turns it into something far more painful: a man measuring how quickly someone...

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Western Swing Time November 04, 2026

Western Swing Time November 04, 2026 Randy “Tex” Hill, is the creator and host of Western Swing Time Radio. A professional musician for over 40...

Kerry Fearon – Boots ’n’ Roots | Review by Rick Huff

Rick Huff reviews Kerry Fearon’s Boots ’n’ Roots, a nine-song collection with country swing, boogie swing and honky-tonk warmth.

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

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Gene Autry – Don’t Live a Lie

Gene Autry and Johnny Bond’s 1945 song turns wounded pride into a tender plea for another chance. Discover the original Columbia recording and its No. 4 country chart peak.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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Swinging Country January 21

Swinging Country January 21 2023 MYSTERY THEME FOCUS THIS WEEK Watch this video for more information. Then feel free to share it with your friends and family. Join us on my...

Western Swing Time March 28

Western Swing Time March 28 ! Randy “Tex” Hill, is the creator and host of Western Swing Time Radio. A professional musician for over 40 years, Randy started playing drums...

Big Texas Country and Western Swing Show Feb 04

Big Texas Country and Western Swing Show Feb 04 Throughout his Award winning career, Dave has gained the respect of his peers while mesmerizing audiences with each performance. His long...

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