Step into the enchanting realm of Alternative Country and Americana with John Wesley Karson as your guide. Every week, he invites you to join him on a captivating two-hour voyage, where he not only shares the music but also unravels the fascinating stories of the genre’s iconic figures.
Prepare yourself for an exhilarating sonic expedition as you immerse in the world of “Outlaw Country” – a movement that has mesmerized audiences far and wide. “The Icons of Outlaw Country” is not just a radio show; it’s a jubilant celebration of the audacious individualism displayed by a select group of artists who fearlessly challenged conventions and forged their own distinct paths.
Buckle up for a thrilling ride as Karson leads you through an enthralling odyssey, delving into the rebellious spirit and unyielding creativity that define this extraordinary genre. Together, we pay homage to these trailblazers who fearlessly etched their musical legacies, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music. Get ready to rock the boat and embrace the unruly brilliance of “Outlaw Country.”
Let’s celebrate the Icons of Outlaws Country.
Playlist
Hour One
- Am I That Easy To Forget? – Leon Russell – 1973
- The Shows Almost Over – Merle Haggard – 1986
- When the Fallen Angels Fly · Billy Joe Shaver – 1994
- Dreaming My Dreams with You – Waylon Jennings – 1975
- Your Good Girls Gonna Go Bad – Freda & the Firedogs – 1972
- Dry Creek Inn – Freda & the Firedogs – 1972
- Today I Started Lovin’ You Again – Freda & the Firedogs – 1972
- Hank Williams – Creed Fisher – 2023
- Ol’ Hank’s Lovesick Blues – Gary Stewart – 1990
- I Feel Like Hank Williams Tonight – Sunny Sweeny – 2017
- Alone & Forsaken – Hank Williams – 1948
- Little Bird – Jerry Jeff Walker – 1973
- Blood Red & Goin’ Down – Tanya Tucker – 1973
Hour Two
- Would Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone) (LIVE) – David Allan Coe – 1986
- Take This Job and Shove It (LIVE) – David Allan Coe – 1986
- Country Boy Can Survive (LIVE) – Hank Williams Jr. – 2000
- Long Haired Country Boy (LIVE) – Charlie Daniels – 2012
- Down In the Valley – Devyn Brinsfield – 2023
- Down In the Valley · Johnny Cash – 2005
- Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain – Roy Acuff – 1947
- Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain – Willie Nelson – 1975
- Write Your Own Songs – Willie & Waylon – 1982
- I’m a Ramblin’ Man – Waylon Jennings – 1974
- Tulsa Straight Ahead · Asleep At The Wheel – 1987
- Blues Stay Away From Me · Merle Haggard – 1972
- I Don’t Mind – Sturgill Simpson – 2020