Sons of the Pioneers Musical Legacy
41st Gathering Featured Artists
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The Sons of the Pioneers will take the stage at the 41st National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, NV. January 26 - 31, 2026.
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Sons of the Pioneers
Oakland, CA; Branson, MO; Beaumont & Marshall TX; Seattle, WA
The legendary Sons of the Pioneers are famous the world over for their unique cowboy harmonies and musicianship which earned them the designation “National Treasure” by the Smithsonian. Their timeless classics “Cool Water,” “Tumbling Tumbleweed,” and “Ghost Riders in the Sky” are entwined into the very fabric of the American West. Sons of the Pioneers are currently celebrating over 90 years of continuous existence. Their decades of popularity and numerous prestigious awards prove that they are still the gold standard of western music. The group’s current configuration is Paul Elliott, Chuck Ervin, John Fullerton, Ken Lattimore, and Tommy Nallie.
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