The Icons of Outlaw Country #138

Every week, John Wesley Karson takes listeners on a two-hour journey delving into the rebellious sounds of outlaw country. With captivating storytelling, he shares the tales and tunes of these alternative country icons, immersing audiences in the rich tapestry of this genre. Through his show, he cheers the spirit of nonconformity and introduces listeners to the unique voices that have shaped the outlaw country movement.

Original Air Date November 29, 2025

Playlist 138
HOUR ONE
Waylon Jennings – Are You Ready for the Country –1976
Hank Williams Jr. – The South’s Gonna Rattle Again –1982
Nanci Griffith – Lone Star State of Mind –1987
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils – If You Wanna Get To Heaven • 1978
Jerry Jeff Walker – My Favorite Picture of You - 2007
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – Long Hard Road – 1984
Sunny Sweeney – I Feel Like Hank Williams Tonight - 2017
Leon Russell - Rollin’ In My Sweet Baby’s Arms –1973
Leon Russell – She Thinks I Still Care • 1973
Medley: Waylon Jennings - Lovin’ Her Was Easier/Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues/Only Daddy That’ll Walk The Line –1973
John Prine – Illegal Smile • 1971
Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson, Jamey Johnson - Roll Me Up - 2012

HOUR TWO
Homegrown Tomatoes - Guy Clark – 1983
Texas Cookin' (Live from Austin, TX) – Guy Clark – 2007
Southbound - Doc Watson – 1966
London Homesick Blues – Gary P Nunn – 1974
Hippies & Cowboys – Cody Jinks - 2010
I'm Comin' Home - Robert Earl Keen – 2003
I’m Leavin’ Now – Johnny Cash – 2000
Don't California My Texas - Creed Fisher – 2021
Oklahoma Wind – Billy Joe Shaver – 2006
Fly Away – Rusty Weir – 1975
If I Could Only Fly – Merle Haggard – 1995