Poems & Songs About Elko
From landmarks to its place in cowboy culture, our hometown is featured in many a song and poem.
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Ol' Nevada
Hunter sings about Nevada from his point of view. Hunter Ostler performs his song, "Ol' Nevada" during the "New Visions" show at the 2022 Wild Ride.
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Hunter Ostler sings about Nevada from his point of view.
Hunter Ostler
Battle Mountain, NV
Hunter comes from a family farm in rura... -
Bruneau Canyon
Brenn sings about springtime branding and how some things never change. Brenn Hill sings "Bruneau Canyon" during "The New Wave" show from "The Wild Ride" 2022.
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Brenn Hill
Hooper, UT
Brenn Hill is a singer-songwriter who doesn't just sing about the West, he reveals his heart to... -
In Elko
Jonathan shares some rhyme over warm-hearted memories of Elko and a warm cup of cocoa. Jonathan Odermann performs "In Elko" during the 37th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering "Rodear Year."
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Jonathan Odermann
Medora, ND
Jonathan Odermann is a third-generation rancher who raises ca... -
All Ranch Rodeo
Baxter tells of a matchup pitting Texans versus Buckaroos, and the chaos that ensues. Baxter Black performs "All Ranch Rodeo" during the "Saturday Special" show at the 27th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Baxter Black
Benson, AZ
Baxter Black is a cowboy poet and former large... -
Why We Like Elko
Paul wants to hear you say it with some swagger … “ELKO!” Paul Zarzyski performs "Why We Like Elko" during the "Straight Chutin' Champions" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Paul Zarzyski
Great Falls, MT
Paul Zarzyski, veteran of 34 consecutive Gatherings and ... -
MC Horses
Corb and Forrest decide to do an iconic Great Basin story song by Ian Tyson. Why not? Corb Lund and Forrest VanTuyl perform "MC Horses" by Ian Tyson while Ramblin' Jack Elliott listens during the "The Rambling Boys" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
During its peak, the MC Ranc...
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You'll Be In Elko on Your Own
Gail croons to an Elko audience about the perils of falling for our favorite cowboy town. Gail Steiger performs "You'll Be In Elko on Your Own" during the "After a Night on a Cowboy Town" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Gail Steiger
Prescott, AZ
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