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- From the singing and yodeling cowboys Jimmie Rodgers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers in the 1920’s to Cody Johnson and Colter Wall’s real life ranch tales, country singers have been singing about the cowboy way of life for the best part of a hundred years.
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- Reba McEntire
- George Strait
- Lainey Wilson
- Miranda Lambert
- Cody Johnson
- Jon Pardi
- Shania Twain
- Willie Nelson
- Toby Keith
Oklahoma native Reba McEntire grew up in a rodeo family. It's where she first got to sing for big crowds but she also grew up riding horses and was a talented barrel racer. She even owned a massive horse farm in Tennessee that she sold back in 2017. The cowgirl lifestyle and the rodeo is still really dear to McEntire's heart and a huge part of her ...
The one and only George Strait grew up in the small town of Poteet, Texas. Growing up in a ranching environment inspired his love of horses and even got him into the rodeo in team roping in his 20s. When he's not making country music, Strait raises ropin' cattle and ropin' horses on his massive Texas ranch...a true cowboy through and through.
Wilson grew up on her family farm in Baskin, Louisiana where her father started putting her on horses at the young age of 9. And this wasn't a gentle horseback ride through the backyard...these were untrained horses and she had to hang on for dear life. "My daddy put me on the back of a horse when I was 9 years old. ... I was on the back of a horse...
Country star Miranda Lambert is the real deal when it comes to the cowgirl lifestyle. She owns a massive 400-acre farm in Tennessee where she raises horses, rescue dogs and cats, and even rabbits. The horse barn particularly has 75 acres of pasture where she loves getting to ride out through the fields and trails in her spare time.
Another Texas native, Cody Johnson rode bulls in the rodeo and was a horseback riding prison guard before he hit it big in the country music world. While he's not hanging onto the backs of bucking bulls anymore, he does continue to ride cutting horses and occasionally competes in horse cutting events.
Jon Pardi may have grown up in California, but that doesn't mean that after years of recording country music in Nashville, he hasn't embraced life as a cowboy. He's been riding horses for years and even loves to compete in team roping events down in Texas. Now we know that cowboy hat isn't just for show!
Shania Twain has always been open about her love of horses. She's been known to incorporate them into her shows, literally bringing them on stage at times. She's had numerous large ranch properties over the years including a horse ranch in New Zealand as well as Switzerland, but she's currently settled down on a Nevada farm for her Las Vegas reside...
Country music's beloved outlaw really lives the cowboy lifestyle on his massive Texas ranch. His property, affectionately named Luck, is 700 acres and home to 70 rescue horses that were headed for the slaughterhouse. Now they are living the life, and so is Nelson, who loves spending time riding. "My favorite place is my ranch in Luck," Nelson share...
Oklahoma native Toby Keith is more than an award-winning singer and songwriter. Though he's owned horses for 20 years, he decided to embark on a new side business of raising race horses. His breeding and racing operation is under the name Dream Walkin Farms where he buys, sells, and raises thoroughbreds.
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- Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” is undoubtedly one of the most beloved songs about the cowboy way of life in country music.
- Rhinestone Cowboy by Glen Campbell. There’s indeed a plethora of cowboy life and adventures in country music. That includes Glen Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy,” which tells the story of an American cowboy that has all but vanished from the scene – a true story of the disappearance of the American Old West.
- The Cowboy Rides Away by George Strait. Here’s one of the famous cowboy ballads from country music history. In the song, George Strait is riding away from a failed relationship.
- Cowboy Casanova by Carrie Underwood. Carrie Underwood made country radio listeners strap on their cowboy boots with this sassy country hit. In the song, she warns another woman to stay away from this good-time cowboy, whom she describes as a candy-coated misery.
- “Rhinestone Cowboy” – Glen Campbell. Glen Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy” is a tale of persistence and determination in the face of adversity. The song is about a veteran performer’s dream of success despite the challenges he faces.
- “El Paso” – Marty Robbins. Marty Robbins’ “El Paso” is a gunfighter ballad that tells a gripping tale of love and tragedy in the Texas town of El Paso.
- “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” – Sons of the Pioneers. Featuring enchanting harmonies, “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” by Sons of the Pioneers is a cowboy standard that captures the essence of the western landscape.
- “Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” – Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. This iconic song by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings is a staple in the world of cowboy music.
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- “Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie” Adapted from “The Sailor’s Grave,” the original version started with O bury me not in the deep, deep sea. Initially published in 1839, the song was eventually adapted to “Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie.”
- “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” by Sons of the Pioneers (written by Bob Nolan) Originally written as “Tumbling Tumble Leaves,” the title was reworked to fit in with the title of the Gene Autry movie that was released in 1935.
- “I Want to Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart” by Patsy Montana (written by Patsy Montana) Released in 1935, this song was the first million-seller by a female country singer.
- “Back in the Saddle Again” by Gene Autry (written by Gene Autry and Ray Whitley) Always associated with Gene Autry, Ray Whitley first recorded this song in 1938.
Sep 7, 2011 · In terms of western culture, Riders in the Sky and Michael Martin Murphy were leaders. But a lot of country acts were dressing as cowboys and singing about the West or western themes.
Explore the essence of cowboy culture with these 6 essential country songs that have stood the test of time. From haunting melodies to spirited anthems, each...
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