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Alabama – High Cotton

Alabama’s “High Cotton” looks back at family, farm life, and the meaning of home. Discover the story behind the 1989 No. 1 from Southern Star.

George Strait and Alan Jackson – Murder on Music Row

George Strait and Alan Jackson defend traditional country in “Murder on Music Row,” the 2000 duet that reached No. 38 and earned two CMA honors.

Dean Martin & Ricky Nelson – My Rifle, My Pony and Me

A tense Western stops for a song, and somehow the pause makes its characters...

Loretta Lynn – Coal Miner’s Daughter

Before it became the title of a book and a movie, Loretta Lynn –...

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Travis Tritt featuring Marty Stuart – The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’

Travis Tritt and Marty Stuart turn barroom heartbreak into a classic country duet. Explore its meaning, 1992 No. 2 peak and 1993 Grammy win.

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Western Swing Time October 28, 2026

Western Swing Time October 28, 2026 Randy “Tex” Hill, is the creator and host of Western Swing Time Radio. A professional musician for over 40...

Don Holladay – Early Modern | Review by Rick Huff

Rick Huff reviews Don Holladay’s five-song EP Early Modern, exploring Western settings, an unvarnished vocal style and stories with heart.

Western Music Time (21-27 Oct 2026)

Western Music Time (21-27 Oct 2026) More Early Western Movie Songs Opening theme Riders of Black River ('39) starring Charless Starrett Where the Rio Rolls Along - Sons...

Swinging Country October 24, 2026

Swinging Country October 24 SWINGING COUNTRY 10 AM - 12 PM CDT @ KSSLFM.COM My special guest on this week’s episode is Michael Markwardt, founder of...

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Loretta Lynn – Coal Miner’s Daughter

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Clint Black – Like the Rain

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Johnny Cash – The Ballad of Ira Hayes

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Johnny Horton – North to Alaska

The promise is gold, but the thing one prospector wants most...

Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard – Pancho and Lefty

One man dies in Mexico. Another ends up growing old in...

Percy Montrose – Clementine (Oh My Darling Clementine)

You probably know the chorus of Percy Montrose – Clementine, also...

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Big Texas Country and Western Swing Show May 20, 2025

Big Texas Country and Western Swing Show May 20, 2025 Throughout his Award winning career, Dave has gained the respect of his peers while mesmerizing audiences with each performance. His...

Western Music Time (18-24 June 2025)

Western Music Time (18-24 June 2025) Lawmen in the West Opening theme Gunsmoke - Studio Orch The Rangers Ride Again - Andy Parker & the Plainsmen The Lone Ranger - Studio Orchestra Sundown (Ballad of...

Barbara Mandrell – I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool

Barbara Mandrell – I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool You’ve heard the line, but do you know the story behind "Barbara Mandrell – I Was Country When Country Wasn’t...

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