The Icons of Outlaw Country Show #030

Step into the enchanting realm of Alternative Country and Americana with John Wesley Karson as your guide. Every week, he invites you to join him on a captivating two-hour voyage, where he not only shares the music but also unravels the fascinating stories of the genre’s iconic figures.Show more

Prepare yourself for an exhilarating sonic expedition as you immerse in the world of “Outlaw Country” – a movement that has mesmerized audiences far and wide. “The Icons of Outlaw Country” is not just a radio show; it’s a jubilant celebration of the audacious individualism displayed by a select group of artists who fearlessly challenged conventions and forged their own distinct paths.

Buckle up for a thrilling ride as Karson leads you through an enthralling odyssey, delving into the rebellious spirit and unyielding creativity that define this extraordinary genre. Together, we pay homage to these trailblazers who fearlessly etched their musical legacies, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music. Get ready to rock the boat and embrace the unruly brilliance of “Outlaw Country.”

Let’s celebrate the Icons of Outlaws Country.

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Hour One
Am I That Easy To Forget? – Leon Russell – 1973
The Shows Almost Over – Merle Haggard – 1986
When the Fallen Angels Fly • Billy Joe Shaver – 1994
Dreaming My Dreams with You – Waylon Jennings – 1975
Your Good Girls Gonna Go Bad – Freda & the Firedogs – 1972
Dry Creek Inn - Freda & the Firedogs – 1972
Today I Started Lovin’ You Again – Freda & the Firedogs - 1972
Hank Williams – Creed Fisher - 2023
Ol' Hank's Lovesick Blues - Gary Stewart – 1990
I Feel Like Hank Williams Tonight – Sunny Sweeny – 2017
Alone & Forsaken – Hank Williams - 1948
Little Bird – Jerry Jeff Walker – 1973
Blood Red & Goin’ Down – Tanya Tucker – 1973

Hour Two
Would Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone) (LIVE) – David Allan Coe – 1986
Take This Job and Shove It (LIVE) – David Allan Coe – 1986
Country Boy Can Survive (LIVE) – Hank Williams Jr. – 2000
Long Haired Country Boy (LIVE) – Charlie Daniels – 2012
Down In the Valley – Devyn Brinsfield – 2023
Down In the Valley • Johnny Cash – 2005
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain – Roy Acuff – 1947
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain – Willie Nelson – 1975
Write Your Own Songs – Willie & Waylon – 1982
I’m a Ramblin’ Man – Waylon Jennings – 1974
Tulsa Straight Ahead • Asleep At The Wheel - 1987
Blues Stay Away From Me • Merle Haggard – 1972
I Don’t Mind – Sturgill Simpson - 2020