Cowboy Tracks

“Songs of the Cowboy.”  This episode was inspired by a songbook called “Songs of the Cowboys” by Ron Middlebrook.  You’ll hear traditional cowboy songs sung by performers of the past and present. Many of the songs have been voted as Top 100 Western Songs of All Time. Gold nuggets, every one!  (Cover art by Eddie Young)

Hear from the year's top western singers, writers and poets in this episode "2025 Western Music Award Winners." You'll hear western songs and cowboy poetry from Syd Masters, Gone With the West, Chris Guenther, Sarah Pierce, Tom Swearingen, Belinda Gail, Dave Alexander, Sherl Cederburg, the Arizona Wildflowers, Hilary Gardner, Mark Munzert, Aspen Black, Rik Yonder Goodell, Jon Chandler, Kristyn Har...

“Transcontinental Railroad-150th Anniversary.”  This special episode of “Cowboy Tracks” commemorates the 150th anniversary of the first Transcontinental Railroad.  On May 10, 1869 the Golden Spike was driven into the rail track at Promontory Summit, Utah signaling the completion of the first American transcontinental railroad. This is considered the single most significant engineering achievement...

Today's episode is called "Western Wednesdays" and will offer songs from Pine Ridge Pony Express, Dave Stamey, Hot Club of Cowtown, Keith Phillips, Caitlyn Taussig, Jason McPolin, Poi Rogers, Trinity Seely, Riders in the Sky,Randy Palmer, Rita Hosking, Rick & the Ramblers, Many Strings & Company, the Old West Trio, Tallgrass Express String Band, Squeek Steele.

This episode is called "Melodiousness of the West" and includes western swing, western roots music and cowboy poetry. Included are Brazos Valley Boys, Tish Hinojosa, Doug Figgs, Micki Fuhrman, J Parson, Sherl Cederburg, Paul Kelly, Tallgrass Express String Band, Dom Flemons, Jennifer Lind, Sons of the Pioneers, Wylie & the Wild West, Patty Clayton, Dave Stamey, Cowboy Envy, Trails & Rails, Billy S...

This episode is titled "Buck Up" because it's filled with western songs to buck you up with more energy, happiness and good cheer!  You can hear songs from Andrew Dean & the Farm Machine, The Tumbling Tumbleweeds, Spaghetti Western Band, Wylie & the Wild West, Rusted Spurs West, Syd Masters & the Swing Riders, Steve Markwardt, Notable Exceptions, Asleep at the Wheel, Mary Kaye, Ginny Mac, Lori Bet...

"Icons of Western Music."  Throughout the eras of Western and Cowboy music, there have been those who have played pivotal roles in the music's development and popularity. On the July 7, 2017 episode, we hear music from some of these icons including, Bob Wills & the Texas Playboys, Patsy Montana, Gene Autry, Ian Tyson and others who have changed the course of western/cowboy music history.

This episode is called "Keep the Campfire Going". You can hear music by; Dave Stamey, Sarah Pierce, Paul Kelly, Phoebe White, Gary Allegretto, Tracy Morrison, Dave Munsick, Marty Robbins, Kacey & Jenna Thunbirg, Dan Canyon, Tallgrass Express String Band, Ranger Doug, Micki Fuhrman, TonyGilkyson, Pine Ridge Pony Express, Matthias Gohl.  

Today's episode is titled "Western Lands, Animals and Spirits." Music and cowboy poetry is included from these artists: Open Range Stampede Swing Band, Doug Figgs, Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer/Mike Marshall, Caitlyn Taussig, John Lowell, Tallgrass Express String Band, Robert Beene, Gabrielle Gore, Brenn Hill, Trinity Seely, Dave Stamey, Floyd Beard, Hot Club of Cowtown, Randy Palmer, Hilary Gardiner, Ca...

This special episode is called Western Accordiorama Part 2 and showcases western music that is enriched  by accordion elements. You'll hear songs from Lori Beth Brooke, Riders in the Sky, Sourdough Slim, Ginny Mac, Rusted Spurs West, 3 Trails West, Okeh Wranglers, Pee Wee King & His Golden West Cowboys, Tish Hinojosa, Louise Massey & the Westerners, the Farmer and Adele, LynnMarie and the Boxhound...

This episode is called the "Spirit of the West". We'll bring to you western music and cowboy poetry that give a picture of the spirit and soul of western living. Today's artists that you will hear include Dave Stamey, Doug Figgs, Kristyn Harris, Kenn Lee, Rita Hosking, John Lowell, Doris Daley, Wall-Eyed Moles, Paul Kelly, Tish Hinojosa, Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band, Old West Trio, Riders in the Sky,...

Today's episode is titled "Sounds of the West" and features western music and cowboy poetry from Doug figgs, Duane Nelson, the Thick Crust Doughboys,  Dave Stamey, Emmylou Harris, The Western Swing Authority, Cincinnati Pops, Sons of the San Joaquin, Helene Cronin, Chuck Pyle, Sarah Pierce, Bill Staines, LeeLee Robert, Hot Texas Swing Band, Diamond W Wranglers, Patty Clayton.   

“Western Swing Party.”  This episode is filled with newer releases of western swing music; upbeat and danceable. Come on in and join the party.

The California Gold Rush (1848-1855) brought a deluge of people from around the world seeking riches, adventure and new lives. The impact on the soon-to-become State were massive. Naturally, many new songs about the journey and life in the camps and towns were born. The August 4, 2017 episode of "Cowboy Tracks" features western songs inspired by the Gold Rush.

This July 23  episode is called "Echoes of the Trail" and includes music and cowboy poetry from Donnie Poindexter, the Western Flyers, Jim Jones with Kasey and Jenna Thunberg, Kristyn Harris, Hot Club of Cowtown, Barbara Nelson, Mike Beck, LeeLee Robert, Randy Rieman, the Farmer and Adele Phoebe White, Don Edwards, Miska Paget, Sourdough Slim, the Due West Trio with Rena Randall, Squeek Steele, Ri...

This episode is called. "Come Along the Trail With Me."  It includes selections from Mark Munzert, A Liitle Farther West, Carin Mari, Dave Stamey, Sarah, Pierce, Flavio Arruda and Fatima, Rodrigues, Hilary  Gardner, Gary Allegretto and Ian Espinoza, Carolyn Sills Combo, the Texas trio, Birdie Nichols, Brenn Hill, Rusted Spurs West, Lori Beth Brooke, Stephanie Davis, Lynn Anderson, West Texas folk...

  This "Double Takes" episode of Cowboy Tracks include two back-to-back songs for every artist. Here's the playlist: Song Title      Artist      Album Theme from Bonanza (instr) Squeek Steele Old West Saloon Piano, Vol. 2 West Texas Rhapsody Sarah Pierce Cowgirls Ride Sun Falling Down Sarah Pierce Cowgirls Ride High Country Trail Syd Masters Cabin Songs Goin' Back to Texas Syd Masters Cabin Songs...

“Freshly Baked."I'm calling today's program "Freshly Baked" because you'll be hearing the freshest western CD releases, just HOT out of the oven! Prepare for the satisfying aroma of great music. It's bread for the soul.

A Baker's Dozen. Imagine sitting back with a steaming cup of coffee and the scent of cinnamon and warm donuts while you enjoy this baker's dozen (more or less) of western tunes.

This episode is called "Living in the West." You'll hear much great music by Trinity Seely, Dave Stamey, Tris Munsick, Sarah Pierce, Doug Figgs, Hot Texas Swing Band, Andy Hedges & Bridget Reedy,Western Swing Authority, Tallgrass Express String Band, Ramblin' Rangers, Suzy Boguss, Hilary Gardner, Sons of the Pioneers.  (Unfortunately, the first minutes of the show were not broadcast, so there is a...

“Cow Mooo-sings." Today's show is  a light, fun episode. When you think about cowboys, what is it that they have in common?  Well, lots of things, but how about the source of their name: "Cows". Cows or Cattle are the underpinning of cowboy culture but they don't get enough individual attention. So, today's show is called "Cow Mooo-sings" and is an ode to called our bovine partners. All the songs...

Today’s show episode is called “Western Tales” and includes western music and cowboy poetry by: Wild West Gang, Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band, Old West Trio,  Kristyn Harris, Willie Nelson, A.K. Moss, the Trail Band, Kenn Lee, Hot Texas Swing Band, Ian Tyson, Rita Hosking, Marvin O’Dell, Mary Kaye, Phoebe White, JJ Steele, Dave Stamey, the Trail Band, Jay Unger, and Molly Mason.