The Icons of Outlaw Country 3/16/24

Tune in for a wild ride through the rebellious world of Outlaw Country with John Wesley Karson! Every week, he dives deep into the stories and music of the genre’s iconic pioneers.Show more

These are the artists who defied Nashville’s expectations, forging their own unique paths and leaving an unforgettable mark on country music. So, buckle up for two hours of untamed twang and the tales of the outlaws who dared to be different.

Original Air Date March16, 2024

Playlist

HOUR ONE
I’m Leavin’ Now – Johnny Cash & Merle Haggard – 2000
From Graceland to the Promised Land – BW Stevenson – 1981
Old Violin – Johnny Paycheck – 1986
Old Beat Up Guitar – Jerry Jeff Walker – 1972
The Guitar – Guy Clark – 2009
Guitar Man – Kip Moore - 2017
Made in China – Aaron Lewis – 2024
Stars & Stripes – Creed Fisher – 2023
Feelin’ Like Earnhardt – Duke Henry - 2023
The Road Goes On Forever – Joe Ely – 1992
Think It Over One Time - Robert Earl Keen – 2003
Stand By Your Man – Freda & the Firedogs – 1972
Dry Creek Inn – Freda & the Firedogs – 1972

HOUR TWO
Texas Me – Doug Sham – 2000
Dire Wolf – Grateful Dead – 1970
You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere – The Byrds – 1968
Do You Know How It Feels - The Flying Burrito Brothers – 1969
I Heard You Been Layin’ My Old Lady – Rusty Weir – 1975
My Life Would be a Damn Good Country Song – Tompall Glaser – 1992
Sumpin' Funky Going On • Donnie Fritts – 1975
Border Lord – Kris Kristofferson - 1972
Just Got Paid – Whitey Morgan & the 78’s – 2018
She Loves My Automobile – Willie Nelson – 2002
I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide - Dwight Yoakum - 2012
La Grange (LIVE) Hank Williams Jr. - 1998
Lost Highway – Hank Williams – 1949
Lost Highway – Cody Jinks – 2008