The Icons of Outlaw Country Show #025 9/2/2023

Every week, John Wesley Karson delves into the music and narratives of the legendary figures in alternative country, taking listeners on an immersive two-hour sonic excursion into the realm known as “Outlaw Country.”

“The Icons of Outlaw Country” is a jubilant celebration of the audacious individualism displayed by a chosen few artists who fearlessly defied the norms of Nashville and forged their own distinctive paths.

To commemorate Labor Day, John Wesley Karson dedicates a heartfelt tribute to the hardworking men and women of America, the common folk who tirelessly labor each day to provide a home and sustenance for their families.

Air Date: September 2, 2023

PLAYLIST

HOUR ONE
Rich Men North of Richmond – Oliver Anthony – 2023
Are The Good Times Really Over for Good – Merle Haggard - 1981
Workin’ Man Blues LIVE – Merle Haggard – 1978
A Workin’ Man Can’t Get Nowhere Today – Merle Haggard - 1977
Workin’ Man – Randy Houser – 2022
Life of the Workin’ Man – Creed Fisher - 2018
Workin’ Man (Nowhere to Go) – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – 1988
Workin’ Hard – Larry Fleet – 2019
These Days I Barely Get By – George Jones – 1982
Oil Field Trash – Wade Reeves – 2014
Simple Man – Charlie Daniels – 1989
Workin’ Mans Dollar – Chris Ledoux – 1991
More of Us – Trace Adkins – 2011

HOUR TWO
Mr. Lincoln – Hank Williams Jr. – 1998
Workin Man – Hank Williams III – 2008
Truck Drivin’ Man – Red Simpson – 1965
Oil Man - Chad Cooke Band – 2006
Hard Workin’ Man – Billy Joe Shaver – 1987
Manual Labor – Billy Joe Shaver – 1987
Big Boss Man – Waylon, Travis Tritt, Lee Roy Parnell & Danny Dawson
Red White And Blue - Lynyrd Skynyrd - 2003
The Hands of a Workin’ Man – Zane Williams – 2013
Tired – Toby Keith – 1998
Oil Field Dad – Bryan Martin – 2019
Country Boy Can Survive – Hank Williams Jr. - 1981