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: December 2, 2023
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Playlist
HOUR ONE
- If We Make it Through December – Merle Haggard – 1973
- Blue, Blue Blues – Billy Joe Shaver – 1996
- I Never Got Over You – Johnny Paycheck – 1996
- Thirteen – Johnny Cash – 1994
- Stuff That Works – Guy Clark – 1995
- LA County – Lyle Lovett – 1988
- Oh Come All Ye Faithful – Waylon Jennings – 1993
- The Road Goes on Forever – Joe Ely – 1992
- When I’m Away From You – The Bellamy Brothers – 1983
- Bird on a Wire – Rita Coolidge – 1972
- Lovin’ Her Was Easier – Kris Kristofferson – 1972
- Too Much Fun – Commander Cody & the Lost Planet Airmen – 1976
HOUR TWO
- My Mom and Santa Clause – George Jones – 1988
- Pick Up Truck Song – Jerry Jeff Walker – 2006
- Viva Luckenbach – Jerry Jeff Walker – 2006
- Everybody’s Somebody in Luckenbach, Texas – Dale Watson – 2015
- Luckenbach, Texas (Back To the Basics Of Love) – Waylon Jennings – 1989
- Christmas Time in Luckenbach – Kent Findley – 2017
- Amarillo Highway – Terry Allen – 1979
- Merry Christmas From The Family – Robert Earl Keen – 1994
- Cosmic Cowboy – Michael Murphey – 2010
- The White Trash Song – Steve Young – 1971
- Holdin’ Things Together – Merle Haggard – 2007
- How Much Tequila Did I Drink last Night? – Steve Goodman – 1982
- City of New Orleans – Steve Goodman – 1994
- Little Drummer Boy – Hank Williams Jr. – 1981