The Icons of Outlaw Country Show #082

Welcome to The Icons of Outlaw Country with John Wesley Karson (with a K)!

Join us for some of the best alternative country music around, along with a special tribute to the late and great Kris Kristofferson. We'll take you on a musical journey through the rebellious and bold sounds of Outlaw Country, while also paying homage to one of its iconic figures. The Icons of Outlaw Country is a celebration of the bold individualism of a select few artists who dared to give Nashville the finger and do it their own way.

Don't miss this episode of The Icons of Outlaw Country with John Wesley Karson.

Original Air Date Oct 5, 2024

Playlist

HOUR ONE
Commander Cody – Hot Rod Lincoln – 1971
Dale Watson – Cowboy Boots – 2013
Doug Sahm Texas Tornado – 1973
Willie Nelson - Paul & Me – 1971
Gary P. Nunn & Red Steagall - Friends for Life – 1998
Waylon Jennings - We Had It All – 1973
Ramblin Jack Elliot - Don’t Think Twice, Its Alright – 1968
Creed Fisher - One of ‘Em - 2023
Rusty Weir – Five O’clock on a Texas Morning – 1974
Michal Martin Murphy – Red River Valley - 1990
Bobby Bare – Drop Kick Me Jesus - 1976
Billy Joe Shaver – You Just Can’t Beat Jesus Christ – 2000

HOUR TWO
Merle Haggard & Willie Nelson - Swingin’ Doors - 2015
Merle Haggard Live in Austin TX - Misery & Gin – 1985
Dale Watson & Ray Benson - Feelin’ Haggard – 2017
The Bellamy Brothers & Jon Anderson - No Country Music for Old Men - 2020
Emmylou Harris - Queen of the Silver Dollar – 1994
Kris Kristofferson – Me & Bobby McGee – 1970
Kris Kristofferson – Sunday Morning Coming Down – 1970
Kris Kristofferson – Lovin’ Her Was Easier Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again – 1971
Kris Kristofferson – To Beat The Devil – 1970
The Highwaymen – The Highwayman - 1985
Kris Kristofferson - Why Me Lord - 1972