39th Gathering
Enjoy this playlist from the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
Poster artwork "Blue Skies and Good Horses" by Teal Blake
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EZ 2 LOVE U
Margo Cilker sings a song she kind of cowrote with her partner Forrest VanTuyl. Margo Cilker performs "EZ 2 LOVE U" during the "Free Life & Fresh Air" show at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Margo Cilker
Goldendale, WA
Originally from California, singer-songwriter Ma... -
Don't Hurt My Heart
Mike Beck draws on his experience with horses in his iconic song from the animals' perspective. Mike Beck performs "Don't Hurt My Heart" during the "Free Life & Fresh Air" show at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Mike Beck
Manhattan, MT
Mike Beck is a professional mu... -
Winnemucca
Forrest VanTuyl takes a hard-scrabble tour of Nevada's small towns. Forrest VanTuyl performs "Winnemucca" during the "Free Life & Fresh Air" show at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Forrest VanTuyl
Goldendale, WA
Forrest VanTuyl is a songwriter and poet from Goldendal... -
Navajo Rug
Brenn sings an iconic tune penned by Ian Tyson and Tom Russell. Brenn Hill sings "Navajo Rug" during "The Whole Beef" show at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Brenn Hill
Hooper, UT
For more than three decades, Brenn Hill has stood under a cowboy hat and behind a micr... -
Free Life & Fresh Air
FEATURING: Mike Beck, Margo Cilker, Forrest VanTuyl.
These trail-worn troubadours find their stories in years on the road, and their songs in years of working together. Balancing wanderlust and rootedness, their sonic paths converge in a folky state of mind. With the slow dash and virtuosic dang...
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Life Worth Leading
FEATURING: Trinity Seely, Dave Stamey, Wylie + the Wild West
"Some folks regret the lives they lead. Stare out window and yearn to be free." Then there are the other folks. . .the ones leading life wild and free. Whether you live unfettered and unrestrained, or simply daydream of the long ride,...
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She Loves Me Anyway/Language Barrier
Brenn + Andy share a mash up of their foibles. Brenn Hill sings "She Loves Me Anyway" and Andy Nelson performs "Language Barrier" during the "Whole Beef" at the 39th National Cowboy Gathering.
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Brenn Hill
Hooper, UT
For more than three decades, Brenn Hill has stood under a cowb... -
The Mule Song
Kristyn extols the benefits of owning a mule. Kristyn Harris sings "The Mule Song" during the 2024 "Ranch Family Show" at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Kristyn Harris
Burleson, TX
Kristyn Harris is a singer, songwriter, and entertainer known for her western swing s... -
E.M. "Red" Kluver
Andy shares a true story about Northern Plains ranching and a tribute to a special neighbor. Andy Hedges recites "E.M. "Red" Kluver" during "The Whole Beef" show at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Andy Hedges
Lubbock, TX
Andy Hedges is a songster, reciter, storytelle... -
Windy Bill
Katie recites the lyrics from a cowboy song that some say started out as a poem. It was collected by N. Howard "Jack" Thorp from John Collier, Cornudas Mountain, New Mexico in July 1899. Katie McCall-Owen performs "Windy Bill" during the "Highlights of the Open Mic" show at the 39th National Cowb...
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The Whole Beef
FEATURING: Andy Hedges, Brenn Hill, Andy Nelson, special guest Brigid Reedy.
A little bit of everything! This show's sure to satisfy your cowboy poetry cravings and keep you (and the crew) fed on beefy western music for the rest of the winter. So, bring your friends, divvy up the seats, and dig ...
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Third Race at Honeymoon is Over Downs
Andy takes us to the horse races. Andy Nelson performs his "cleaned up" version of "Third Race at Honeymoon is Over Downs" during "The Whole Beef" show at the 39th Gathering.
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Andy Nelson
Pinedale, WY
Andy Nelson is an energetic and high-spirited cowboy poet and humorist from Pi... -
Indigo
Trinity asked her son if there was a song she should sing in Elko. He picked this lively tune. Trinity Seely sings "Indigo" during the 2024 "Ranch Family Show" at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Trinity Seely
Ojai, CA
Trinity Seely's life has taken her to many diffe... -
Hustle + Hope
Kristyn performs a song dedicated to the legendary resilience of ranchers. Kristyn Harris sings "Hustle + Hope" during the "Ranch Family Show" at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Kristyn Harris
Burleson, TX
Kristyn Harris is a singer, songwriter, and entertainer known... -
Bubba and the Goat
A story from Dave about his brother, a football helmet and a goat. Dave Stamey performs "Bubba and the Goat" during the "Humor + Horror" show at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Dave Stamey has been a cowboy, a mule packer, and a dude wrangler. Now, he is one of the m...
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Ranch Family Show 2024
FEATURING: Maria Lisa Eastman, Kristyn Harris, Deanna Dickinson McCall, Trinity Seely.
The theme for this show is one that will be familiar to ranch families--ranch things getting done by women with a proclivity toward horses! Join self-proclaimed "horse-crazy" poet Maria Lisa Eastman, trick ri...
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Yellow Horse
Doug tells the story of a legendary horse in song. Doug Figgs performs "Yellow Horse" during the "Home Is Where the Horses Are" show at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Doug Figgs is an AFA Certified Journeyman Farrier, horseman, and western music singer-songwriter fr...
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Painted Horse
Painted Horse drum group and horse dancers open the keynote with a welcome honoring the day the horse was created during "Editing the Cowboy Archetype," at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Painted Horse
Owyhee, NV
Shoshone, Paiute and Pit River tribal members make u... -
The Butterfly
Darrell recounts a "true" story of his experience with a rattlesnake and a butterfly. Darrell Holden performs "The Butterfly" during the "Talking it All in Stride" show at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Darrell Holden is a proud fifth-generation rancher who raises c...
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On the Horn
Jake gives instructions on how to rope cats with a "training device" he bought for his children for Christmas. Jake Riley performs "On the Horn" during the "Humor + Horror" show at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Jake Riley
Riverdale, NE
Jake Riley grew up, for the mo... -
Ridin' That Trail
We are quite familiar with DW's humorous side, but did you know he has a romantic side? DW Groethe sings "Ridin' That Trail" during the "Humor + Horror" show at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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DW Groethe
Bainville, MT
DW Groethe is the son of a son of pioneers. He wa... -
The Other Day at the FSA
R.P. rapid fires acronyms in this poem about ranching finances. R.P. Smith performs "The Other Day at the FSA" during the "Humor + Horror" show at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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R.P. Smith
Broken Bow, NE
R.P. Smith is the fourth generation of his family to have the p... -
Humor + Horror
FEATURING: DW Groethe, Jake Riley, R.P. Smith, Dave Stamey.
There's something about daily life in cow country and its, well...daily-ness...that cuts right to the truth of existence. It's a rollercoaster of highs and lows, from the funniest of happenstances to the more horrifying of affairs. Hang...
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Buffalo Gals
Wylie's performance excites an audience of schoolchildren who are dancing in their seats. Wylie and the Wild West perform "Buffalo Gals" and "Yodeling Fool" during the "Cowkids Stampede" show at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Wylie & the Wild West
Conrad, MT
Wylie Gu...
