36th Gathering
Relive the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering with our expanding library of videos from 2020.
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Bragging
We either know or are someone like Jarle describes in this poem. Jarle Kvale recites "Bragging" during the "I Just Wanna Be a Comic Cowboy" at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Jarle Kvale
Dunseith, ND
Jarle turns his experiences with horses, rodeo, and North Dakota r... -
Sundown
Jessie and her dad Gene perform a wistful tune they co-wrote. Jessie Veeder sings "Sundown" during the "Ranch Family Show" at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Jessie Veeder
Watford City, ND
Jessie Veeder writes and sings about the Badlands of western North Dakota wher... -
Born to Be a Cowboy
R.W. croons a tune about his life. R.W. Hampton sings "Born to Be a Cowboy" during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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R.W. Hampton
Cimarron, NM
R.W. Hampton has lived and worked on ranches throughout the West. Whether driving ... -
Western Skies
Ned sings what he considers his dad's signature song. Ned LeDoux performs "Western Skies" by Chris LeDoux during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show during the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Ned LeDoux
Northeastern KS
Ned LeDoux is a musician and the son of singer-... -
My Partner and Me
Marinna sings about her relationship with her horses. Marinna Mori
performs "My Partner and Me" during the "Family, Friends + Community" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.ABOUT THE ARTIST
Marinna Mori
Tuscarora, NV
Marinna Mori is an 11-year-old singer, guitarist, and poet who... -
Horses and Home
Jessie sings about how the back of a horse has always felt like home. Jessie Veeder performs "Horses and Home" during the "Ranch Family Show" at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Jessie Veeder
Watford City, ND
Jessie Veeder writes and sings about the badlands of wester... -
Living Free
R.W. extols the freedom of youth in a song written by his son. R.W. Hampton sings "Living Free" by Colter Hampton during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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R.W. Hampton
Cimarron, NM
R.W. Hampton has lived and worked on ranches... -
Waterskiing Poem
A cowboy on water skis? Jake explains why this may not have been a prudent choice. Jake Riley performs his "Waterskiing Poem" during the "Better Part of Living" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Jake Riley
Riverdale, NE
Jake Riley grew up, for the most part, in... -
The Son My Daddy Never Had
Miko sings a lively song that she says describes her best. Miko Marks sings "The Son My Daddy Never Had" during the "California Dreaming" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Miko Marks
Oakland, CA
Originally from Flint, Michigan, this graduate of Louisiana’s fame... -
The Cowboy's Dream
Waddie will sleep easier knowing you’ve heard a Kiskaddon poem today. Waddie Mitchell recites "The Cowboy's Dream" by Bruce Kiskaddon during "That Seventies Show" at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Waddie Mitchell
Twin Bridges, NV
Waddie Mitchell was immersed in the ... -
Old Folks Rodeo
Yvonne says she saw some things at a Senior Pro Rodeo in Burwell, Nebraska. Yvonne shares her "Old Folks Rodeo" during the "I Just Wanna Be a Comic Cowboy" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Yvonne Hollenbeck
Clearfield, SD
Yvonne Hollenbeck is a South Dakota c... -
Feather in the Grass
Cat shares a song inspired by a feather he found in the Badlands. Cat Clifford sings "Feather in the Grass" during the "Blazing Trails" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Cat Clifford
Porcupine, SD
Cat Clifford, born and reared on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservati... -
Higher Than Chokecherries (In Elk Country)
Cat shares his love song about elk hunting. Cat Clifford performs "Higher Than Chokecherries (In Elk Country) during the "Blazing Trails" show during the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Cat Clifford
Porcupine, SD
Cat Clifford, born and reared on the Pine Ridge Indian Res... -
Singin' the Blues
Pipp Gillette and Lloyd Wright serenade us with a popular 1950s song. Pipp and Lloyd perform "Singin' the Blues" during the "Blues on the Range" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Pipp Gillette
Crockett, TX
Pipp Gillette lives and works on the family ranch near... -
Black Snake Moan
Andy performs his version of this Blind Lemon Jefferson tune. Andy Nelson sings "Black Snake Moan" during "Blues on the Range" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Andy Hedges
Lubbock, TX
Andy Hedges is a songster, reciter, storyteller, guitarist, and collector of... -
Painted Horse Honor Song
Painted Horse drum group honor the spirit of the horse to welcome in the keynote address, "Horses at Work in Contemporary Society," at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Painted Horse
Owyhee, NV
Shoshone, Paiute and Pit River tribal members make up Painted Horse – a d... -
Blazing Trails
FEATURING: An American Forrest, Cat Clifford, Dylan Clough.
This is a show so full of musical grit, the grains will be stuck in your ears for weeks (metaphorically, of course). Forrest VanTuyl spends his summers with a pack string in Eastern Oregon and his winters unpacking poetic Western music ...
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This Cowboy's Hat
Genetics can be very strong. Ned shares a song made famous by his father, Chris. Ned LeDoux performs "This Cowboy's Hat" during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Ned LeDoux
Northeastern KS
Ned LeDoux is a musician and the son... -
Streets of Laredo
R.W. shares an old traditional cowboy song. R.W. Hampton sings "Streets of Laredo" during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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R.W. Hampton
Cimarron, NM
R.W. Hampton has lived and worked on ranches throughout the West. Whether d... -
Indian Head Penny
Vess takes us on a journey from the perspective of a penny. Vess Quinlan recites "Indian Head Penny" during "That Seventies Show" at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Vess Quinlan
Florence, CO
Vess Quinlan began writing poetry and prose when he was confined with polio ... -
Fly
Carol shares a poem based on a true story. Carol Heuchan recites "Fly" during the "That Seventies Show" at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Carol Heuchan
Cooranbong, NSW, Australia
Carol Heuchan has lived ‘on the land’ in rural Australia most of her life—previously o... -
Ornery Old Woman
Dave shares a tune about an older couple still in love. Dave Stamey performs "Ornery Old Woman" during the "Family, Friends + Community" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Dave Stamey
Orange Cove, CA
Dave Stamey has made it his life's work to celebrate the rural... -
Steel Pony Blues
Dom blends folk mastery, blues prowess and country dexterity into a compound beyond compare. Dom Flemons performs "Steel Pony Blues" during the "Stay a Little Longer" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Dom Flemons
Silver Springs, MD
Dom Flemons is an award-winni... -
Amarillo by Morning
R.W. sings a familiar song that was co-written and recorded by Terry Stafford in 1973. R.W. Hampton performs "Amarillo by Morning" during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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R.W. Hampton
Cimarron, NM
R.W. Hampton has lived and...
