The Icons of Outlaw Country #90

On the latest episode of The Icons of Outlaw Country, host John Wesley Karson dives into the world of alternative country music with. artists like George Jones, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Waylon Jennings take listeners on a journey through small towns and meaningful experiences with songs like "Pick Up Truck Song" and "Luckenbach, Texas."

The second hour features a mix of classic and newer artists, including Joe Ely, Kris Kristofferson, and Michael Murphey, with standout tracks like "The Road Goes on Forever" and "Bird on a Wire." Whether you're a long-time fan of outlaw country or new to the genre, this playlist is sure to have you tapping your toes and feeling nostalgic for simpler times.

Original Air Date: 12/7/2024

HOUR ONE
George Jones – My Mom and Santa Clause –1988
Jerry Jeff Walker – Pick Up Truck Song – 2006
Jerry Jeff Walker - Viva Luckenbach – 2006
Dale Watson – Everybody’s Somebody in Luckenbach, Texas – 2015
Waylon Jennings – Luckenbach, Texas – 1989
Kent Findley - Christmas Time in Luckenbach – 2017
Terry Allen – Amarillo Highway – 1979
Merle Haggard – If We Make it Through December – 1973
Billy Joe Shaver – Blue, Blue Blues – 1996
Johnny Paycheck – I Never Got Over You – 1996
Johnny Cash – Thirteen – 1994
Guy Clark – Stuff That Works – 1995
Lyle Lovett – LA County – 1988

HOUR TWO
Waylon Jennings – Oh Come All Ye Faithfull – 1993
Joe Ely – The Road Goes on Forever – 1992
The Bellamy Brothers – When I’m Away From You – 1983
Rita Coolidge – Bird on a Wire – 1972
Kris Kristofferson – Lovin’ Her Was Easier – 1972
Commander Cody & the Lost Planet Airmen – Too Much Fun – 1976
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