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48. Bing Crosby – I’m an Old Cowhand from the Rio Grande (1936)

No. 48 in our Best Western Songs countdown. Bing Crosby sounds perfectly at home...

Gene Watson – Drinkin’ My Way Back Home (1983)

Gene Watson – Drinkin’ My Way Back Home catches the restless side of traditional...

Ricky Van Shelton – Statue of a Fool (1989)

Ricky Van Shelton – Statue of a Fool brings a grand country ballad into...

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49. Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys – New San Antonio Rose (1940)

No. 49 in our Best Western Songs countdown. Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys turned a fiddle tune into a Western swing standard with...

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Mack Geiger – Dying in This House

★★★★★★4'5 / 5 Review by Miquel Batlle Garriga Hey, buddies! More new music coming your way! From Queensland, Australia, comes Mack Geiger, a 21-year-old guitarist, singer, and...

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 -...

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George Strait – Overnight Success (1989)

A title like “Overnight Success” sounds like a celebration. George Strait...

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

No. 47 in our Best Country Songs countdown, Bobbie Gentry –...

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

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

Buck Owens – Big Game Hunter

Buck Owens – Big Game Hunter sounds like a trip into...

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.

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The Renfrees – 97 Acres

The Renfrees - 97 Acres,...

Reba McEntire – The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

Reba McEntire - The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter: Exploring Country Music's Emotional Landscape Are you ready to dive into the soul-stirring world of Reba McEntire's iconic song, "The Heart...

Western Swing Time January 07, 2026

Western Swing Time January 07, 2026 Randy “Tex” Hill, is the creator and host of Western Swing Time Radio. A professional musician for over 40 years, Randy started playing drums...

Dolly Parton – Jolene

Unveiling the Story Behind Dolly Parton's "Jolene" Are you a fan of country music? If you are, you've probably heard of the iconic song "Jolene" by Dolly Parton. But do...

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