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The Western Way Hour December 19
DJ Susie Knight
The Western Way Hour December 19
The Western Way Hour with Susie KnightThe Western Way Hour December 19
Susie Knight is a well-known figure in the world of cowboy poetry. She is a multi-award-winning artist and performer who hails from Colorado. A former barrel racer, riding instructor, and working ranch cowgirl, Susie Knight has gained recognition for her captivating performances and poignant poems that often reflect her experiences in the cowboy way of life. She has been featured in various events and platforms, showcasing her talent and passion for cowboy poetry.
Cowboy poetry is a form of poetry that originated from the tradition of cowboys telling stories. It is distinctive in its culturally specific subject matter and traditional use of rhyme and meter. While it often focuses on the historic cowboy lifestyle, contemporary cowboy poetry is still being created and recited. Cowboy poetry typically explores the emotional landscapes of the American West, including horses, cattle, prairie storms, and the wilderness. It is not a requirement for the writers of this genre to be cowboys, but many write from their lived experience. The poetry is often meant to be read aloud and performed, and it covers topics connected to the cowboy way of life, such as raising livestock and western U.S. landscapes.
The Western Way Hour December 19
Artist – Tittle – Album
Brenn Hill – Cowgirl For Christmas – Song For A Winter’s Ride
Liz Masterson – A Cowboy’s Rocky Mountain Christmas – Sleigh Belles
Floyd Beard – Papa Noel (poem) – Short Grass Country
Ernie Martinez – The Christmas Song – Sleigh Ridin’
Jo Lynne Kirkwood – We Didn’t Have Much, Then, For Christmas (poem) – A Sevier Valley Silent Night
Barry Ward – Christmas in the Pine River Valley – Home For Christmas
Jerry Bell – Coyote Christmas – Cowboy Christmas
Rik”Yonder”Goodell – Christmas Eve Surrender (poem) – (single)
Don Schauda – Nebraska Country Christmas – Nebraska Country Christmas
Sherl Cederburg – Christmas Bay (poem) – Born To Ponder
Allen & Jill Kirkham – Christmas Eve In Colorado – Colorado Cowboy Christmas
Duane Nelson – Santa Claus, The Mule Man (poem) – The Girl in the Yellow Checked Dress
Joni Harms – The Little Gray Donkey – Christmas in the Country
Rusty Feather – On A Cold Winter’s Night (poem) – Cowboy Poet on the Loose
Brad Fitch – Estes Park Christmas – Christmas Time With You
Susie Knight – The Christmas Spider (poem) – Fillin’ Tanks
Many Strings – Eggnog Yodel – Merry Gulldern Christmas
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