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.
The Icons of Outlaw Country is a celebration of the bold individualism of a select few artists who dared to give Nashville the finger and do it their own way.
Check out the show below:
Playlist
HOUR ONE
- Hank and Lefty – Emmylou Harris – 1975
- Desperados Waiting For a Train – Davis Allan Coe – 1974
- I Miss You Grandpa – Terry O’Brian – 2022
- No Country Music for Old Men – Bellamy Brothers/J. Anderson – 2021
- I May Be Used (But I Ain’t Used Up) – Waylon Jennings – 1984
- Slow Movin’ Outlaw – Waylon Jennings – 1974
- When Did I Get Old – Derrick Dove & the Peacekeepers – 2023
- So You Wannabe an Outlaw – Steve Earl/Willie Nelson – 2017
- When the Fallen Angles Fly – Billy Joe Shaver – 1993
- Angel Flyin’ Too Close to the Ground – Willie Nelson – 1980
- The Last Thing I Needed the First Thing This Morning – Kimmie Rhodes/ Gary P. Nunn – 2018
- It’s a Texas Thing – Gary P. Nunn – 2001
HOUR TWO
- Heaven Can’t Be Found – Hank Williams Jr. – 1999
- Lone Star Beer & Bob Wills Music – Red Steagall – 1976
- Backsliders Wine – Michael Murphey – 1972
- The Ballad of Jerry Jeff Walker – Brooks & Dunn – 2007
- LA Freeway – Jerry Jeff Walker – 1972
- Econoline – Devyn Brinsfield – 2023
- Big City – Merle Haggard – 2007 – “The Bluegrass Sessions”
- Outlaw You – Shooter Jennings – 2011
- Stranger – Kris Kristofferson – 1975
- Sunday Morning Comin’ Down – Johnny Cash – 1972
- The Last Gunfighter Ballad – Johnny Cash – 1977
- Don’t Let the Sunshine Fool You – Guy Clark – 1976
- Don’t Send Me No Angels – George Jones – 1992
- Today I Started Lovin’ You Again – Freda & the Firedogs – 1972