Saddle up for a wild ride through the history of outlaw country music! Join us on The Icons of Outlaw Country as John Wesley Karson explores the rebellious spirit and timeless tunes of legends like Jerry Jeff Walker, David Allan Coe, Joe Ely, and more. Dive deep into the stories behind the songs, discover hidden gems, and relive the era that defined an iconic genre. ️ Listen in and let the outlaw spirit take hold!
Original Air Date December 9, 2023
HOUR ONE
- Because it’s Christmas Time – Buck Owens – 1965
- T For Texas (Live) – Waylon Jennings – 1976
- Can’t You See – Waylon Jennings – 1976
- Fist City – Freda and the Firedogs – 1971
- Right or Wrong – Merle Haggard – 1970
- Texas Rangers – Michael Murphey – 1990
- The Cowboy Christmas Ball – Michael Murphey – 1991
- Lonely Christmas Call – George Jones – 1963
- The Last Gunfighter Ballad – Guy Clark – 1976
- If This is Just a Game – David Allan Coe – 1978
- Jamestown Ferry – Doug Kershaw – 1972
- The Year That Clayton Delaney Died · Tom T. Hall – 1971
- You, Me and a Christmas Tree · Asleep at the Wheel – 2016
- Waltz Across Texas – Willie Nelson – 1968
- Blue Texas Waltz – Billy Joe Shaver – 1981
HOUR TWO
- Me & Billy the Kid – Joe Ely – 1999
- West Texas Waltz – Joe Ely – 1978
- Merry Christmas From the Family – Robert Earl Keen – 2004
- Country My Ass – Dale Watson – 2014
- If That Ain’t Country – Part 2 – David Allan Coe – 2005
- Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy – Buck Owens – 1965
- Navajo Rug – Jerry Jeff Walker – 2006
- Veterans Day – Johnny Cash – 1990
- Canadian Whiskey · Nanci Griffith & Ian Tyson – 1998
- Small Engine Repair – Tom Russell – 2019
- Truckin’ Trees for Christmas – Red Simpson – 1973
- Swing Down To Texas for Christmas – Gary P., Nunn – 2010