Cowboy country

The honor of wearing a cowboy hat

Back in the 1800’s the cowboy hat became a regular part of a cowboy’s daily wear. The wide brim could quickly fan a fire, whip a horse to action, and draw the attention of distant riders. The cowboy hat keeps the sun off your face, and the rain off your back.

Cowboy country

Cowgirl Poet Teresa Burleson and Saddle Pals

We have a cattle auction here in Windsor Missouri every Wednesday. Over the last two weeks the weather made things more difficult, the ground was frozen at times, and some days the thaw brought nothing but mud. Regardless, the cattle trucks keep rolling and ranchers keep hauling their cattle trailers. That’s life [...]

Cowboy country

The Roundup with Ralph Hampton and Cowboys

I was discussing traditional country music with Ralph Hampton this weekend, and if you’ve listened to Ralph Hampton you know he is well informed and very knowledgeable. Ralph agreed to share some of our discussion with readers of The Country Classics, and I’m sure you will find it as facinating as [...]

Cowboy country

Pat James – one of Arizona’s finest country music artists

I want to introduce you to Pat James. While researching articles for The Country Classics I came across a great quote by Pat James. In part he said:

Cowboy country, Featured Song

A Trucker’s Just A Cowboy by Dan Roberts

Scoring big in two of our favorite categories Dan Roberts combines Cowboy Country and truck drivings songs with his hit “A Trucker’s Just A Cowboy” (trying to make his living on the road). In today’s economy Dan’s song might be even more timely as he sings “Pushing cattle just don’t pay enough so I [...]

Cowboy country, Truck Driving