Let’s hit the road and dive into the music that breaks all the rules and speaks straight from the heart, this is The Icons of Outlaw Country.
Join John Wesley Karson as he brings you the gritty tales spun by pioneers like Willie & Waylon and Hank Williams & Johnny Cash as well as the modern-day mavericks who carry the torch, this show is your backstage pass to the stories, the songs, and the spirit that define Outlaw Country.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a curious newcomer, join me as we explore the rich history and enduring legacy of the artists who embody the true essence of rebellion, freedom, and authenticity.
PLAYLIST
HOUR ONE
- Born and Raised in Black and White – The Highwaymen – 1990
- Thank You for a Life – Kris Kristofferson – 2006
- Clay Pigeons – Blaze Foley – 1976
- Buckaroo – Buck Owens – 1965
- Honkiest Tonkiest Beer Joint – Dale Watson – 1996
- Rich White Honky Blues – Hank Williams Jr. – 2022
- Econoline – Devyn Brinsfield – 2024
- Mamma Tried – The Rayford Brothers – 2023
- Bring It On Home – The Rayford Brothers – 2015
- Hot Rod Lincoln – Fattkatt & the Von Zippers – 2016
- Help Me Make it Through the Night – Kim McAbee – 2016
- Brand New Cadillac – Three Bad Jacks – 2000
- Mean Mistreat’n Woman – White Boy James – 2011
HOUR TWO
- Screw you; We’re From Texas – Ray Willey Hubbard – 2003
- Son of the South – David Allan Coe – 1986
- Need a Little Time Off for Bad Behavior – David Allan Coe – 1987
- Two Old Sidewinders – Waylon Jennings – Willie Nelson – 1991
- Outlaw Love – Rusty Weir – 1975
- Old Friends – Guy Clark – 1988
- 405 Blues – Kathy Kennedy – 2023
- I’ll Still Be Waiting For You – Kim McAbee – 2006
- Hey, Hey Little Girl – Rip Masters – 1998
- I Just Called to Say I Love You – John Prine – 2018
- Hank and Lefty – Emmylou Harris – 1975
- Friend of the Devil – Grateful Dead – 1970