Join John Wesley Karson every week for a two-hour exploration of outlaw country’s rebellious sounds. With captivating storytelling, he shares the tales and tunes of these iconic artists, immersing listeners in the vibrant tapestry of this genre. Through his show, he celebrates nonconformity and introduces audiences to the distinct voices that have shaped the outlaw country movement. The Icons of Outlaw Country is a spirited tribute to the bold individualism of artists who defied Nashville’s norms and blazed their own trail.
Original Air Date, April 20, 2024
Playlist
HOUR ONE
- Clyde – Waylon Jennings – 1980
- There Ain’t Good Chain Gang – Johnny Cash & Waylon Jennings – 1978
- Crystal Clear – Marshall Chapman – 1977
- I’d Love to Knock the Hell Right Out of You – Hank Jr. – 1999
- Wrong’s What I Do Best – George Jones – 1992
- Billy the Kid – Charlie Daniels Band – 1976
- You Just Can’t See Him from the Road – Chris LeDoux – 1992
- Old Hippie – The Bellamy Brothers – 1985
- Good Ol’ U.S.A. – Billy Joe Shaver -1993
- Don’t Let The Sunshine Fool Ya – Guy Clark – 1976
- Getting By – Jerry Jeff Walker – 1994
- I’ve Got Rights -Hank Williams Jr – 1979
- Pardon Me (I’ve Got Someone To Kill) – Johnny Paycheck – 1979
- Sweet Revenge – John Prine – 1973
HOUR TWO
- Old Hippie the Sequel – The Bellamy Brothers – 1995
- Long Haired Country Boy – Charlie Daniels Band – 1974
- Long Haired Redneck – David Allan Coe – 1976
- Clyde– Waylon Jennings – 1980
- Old Hippie III – The Bellamy Brothers – 2007
- No Country Music for Old Men – The Bellamy Bro w/J. Anderson – 2021
- More Than One Year – Creed Fisher -2020
- Country Heroes – Hank Williams III – 2006
- Mississippi Straight – Ray Wiley Hubbard
- Take me back To Tulsa – Asleep at the Wheel – 1973
- Kinky – Kinky Friedman – 1974
- Honky Tonk Heroes – Billy Joe Shaver & Kinky Freidman – 2002