Waitin' on the Drive
42nd Gathering Featured Artists
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4m 36s
Carson recites Larry McWhorter's debut poem. Carson Houser performs "Waitin' on the Drive" by Larry McWhorter durint the "Classics Chaos" show during the 41st National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Carson Houser
McClusky, ND
Carson Houser is a rancher, bull rider, and cowboy poet from McClusky, ND. Raised on his family's cow-calf operation, Carson developed a passion for ranching and cowboy culture, which led him to writing his own poetry. His style is inspired by the music and stories he grew up hearing from ranchers, rodeo cowboys, and others involved in the rural lifestyle. Carson's work ranges from original poems to beloved cowboy poetry classics, all rooted in the people, traditions, and values of the West.
"Waitin' on the Drive" poem by Larry McWhorter.
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Filmed in front of a live audience at the Elko Convention Center’s Laurena Moren Theater on Jan. 29, 2026.
Made possible by Hampton Inn by Hilton-Elko and by the multitude of staff, artists, volunteers, and community members working behind the scenes to make this show happen.
Brought to you by the Western Folklife Center, using story and cultural expression to connect the American West to the world.
www.westernfolklife.org
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