The Icons of Outlaw Country Show 038

Join John Wesley Karson every week for a two-hour exploration of outlaw country’s rebellious sounds. With captivating storytelling, he shares the tales and tunes of these iconic artists, immersing listeners in the vibrant tapestry of this genre. Through his show, he celebrates nonconformity and introduces audiences to the distinct voices that have shaped the outlaw country movement. The Icons of Outlaw Country is a spirited tribute to the bold individualism of artists who defied Nashville’s norms and blazed their own trail.

Playlist

HOUR ONE

If We Make it Through December – Merle Haggard – 1973
Blue, Blue Blues – Billy Joe Shaver – 1996
I Never Got Over You – Johnny Paycheck – 1996
Thirteen – Johnny Cash – 1994
Stuff That Works – Guy Clark – 1995
LA County – Lyle Lovett – 1988
Oh Come All Ye Faithful – Waylon Jennings – 1993
The Road Goes on Forever – Joe Ely – 1992
When I’m Away From You – The Bellamy Brothers – 1983
Bird on a Wire – Rita Coolidge – 1972
Lovin’ Her Was Easier – Kris Kristofferson – 1972
Too Much Fun – Commander Cody & the Lost Planet Airmen – 1976
HOUR TWO

My Mom and Santa Clause – George Jones – 1988
Pick Up Truck Song – Jerry Jeff Walker – 2006
Viva Luckenbach – Jerry Jeff Walker – 2006
Everybody’s Somebody in Luckenbach, Texas – Dale Watson – 2015
Luckenbach, Texas (Back To the Basics Of Love) – Waylon Jennings – 1989
Christmas Time in Luckenbach – Kent Findley – 2017
Amarillo Highway – Terry Allen – 1979
Merry Christmas From The Family – Robert Earl Keen – 1994
Cosmic Cowboy – Michael Murphey – 2010
The White Trash Song – Steve Young – 1971
Holdin’ Things Together – Merle Haggard – 2007
How Much Tequila Did I Drink last Night? – Steve Goodman – 1982
City of New Orleans – Steve Goodman – 1994
Little Drummer Boy – Hank Williams Jr. – 1981