The Icons of Outlaw Country Show #075

Welcome to The Icons of Outlaw Country radio show, where we pay homage to the legends and pioneers of alternative country music. Hosted by John Wesley Karson, this two-hour journey will take you through the roots and evolution of outlaw country, featuring the iconic artists who have shaped the genre.

Take a deep dive into the raw and rebellious sounds of legends like Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings and David Allan Coe, as well as young guns like Cody Jinks, Creed Fisher & Jamie Johnson. Tune in and experience the essence of outlaw country.

Original Air Date August 17, 2024

Playlist

HOUR ONE
Kris Kristofferson - The Silver Tongued Devil and I – 1970
Ray Wylie Hubbard - Conversation With The Devil - 1999
Cody Jinks - I’m Not the Devil – 2016
Billy Joe Shaver – You Just Can’t Beat Jesus Christ - 1987
The Beat Farmers - Are You Drinkin’ With Me Jesus - 1994
Kinky Friedman - High on Jesus - 1973
Willie Nelson - The Last Thing I Needed… - 1982
Johnny Cash - San Quinton - 1969
Waylon Jennings - Ramblin’ Man - 1974
Jerry Jeff Walker - Pissin’ In The Wind - 1975
Rusty Weir - Stoned, Slow & Rugged – 1974
Rusty Weir - 5 O’clock on a Texas Morning – 1974
Dale Watson – Texas Boogie – 1995
Merle Haggard - America First – 2005

HOUR TWO
Flyin’ Burrito Brothers – Wild Horses – 1970
Asleep At the Wheel - Route 66 – 1976
Commander Cody - Beat Me Daddy, Eight to The Bar – 1971
BW Stevenson – Peaceful Easy Feelin’ – 1972
Gary P. Nunn – Austin Pickers (LIVE) – 1997
Freda & the Firedogs - Dry Creek Inn - 1972
Towns Van Zandt – Mr. Mudd & Mr. Gold - 1995
David Allan Coe – Willie, Waylon & Me – 1977
Brian Burns – Don’t Tell Mama I’m a Guitar Picker – 2019
Nanci Griffith - Lone Star State Of Mind – 1987
Emmylou Harris - One Of These Days (LIVE) - 2007
Jamie Johnson – Can’t Cash My Checks – 2009
Creed Fisher – Bible on the Table - 2021