The Cowboy in Country Music : An Historical Survey with Artist Profiles

This series of biographical profiles shines a spotlight on that special place "Where the West meets the Guitar." From Gene Autry and Roy Rogers to contemporary artists like Michael Murphy, Red Steagall, Don Edwards and Riders in the Sky, many entertainers have performed music of the West, a genre separate from mainstream country music and yet an important part of the country music heritage. Once called "Country and Western," it is now described as "Country or Western." Though much has been written about "Country," very little has been written about "Western"--until now. Featured are a number of photos of the top stars in Western music, past and present. Also included is an extensive bibliography of works related to the Western music field. This Series Of Biographical Profiles Shines A Spotlight On That Special Place Where The West Meets The Guitar. Once Called Country And Western, It Is Now Described As Country Or Western. Featured Are A Number Of Photos Of The Top Stars, Past And Present. Also Included Is An Extensive Bibliography Of Works Related To The Western Music Field --provided By Publisher. Roundin' Up Radio -- Gene Autry And The Phantom Empire -- The Big Three: Gene, Roy And The Sons Of The Pioneers -- Dale Evans, Queen Of The West -- Girls Of The Golden West -- Louise Massey And The Westerner -- Patsy Montana -- Ray Whitley -- Guitars, Cowboys And Country Music -- Andy Parker And The Plainsmen -- Foy Willing And Riders Of The Purple Sage -- Jimmy Wakely -- Johnny Bond -- Rosalie Allen -- Cindy Walker -- Marilyn Tuttle -- Smiley Burnette -- Stuart Hamblen -- Tex Ritter -- Wisley Tuttle -- Monte Hale -- Rex Allen -- John Wayne -- Bob Wills, King Of Western Swing -- Bing Crosby And Country Music -- Riders In The Sky -- Flying W Wranglers -- Michael Martin Murphey -- Ray Price -- Marty Robbins -- Johnny Cash -- Johnny Western -- Red Steagall -- Don Edwards -- Rex Allen Jr. -- Lynn Anderson -- Ian Tyson -- Sons Of The San Joaquin -- Asleep At The Wheel -- Wylie And The Wild West -- R. W. Hampton, Riding For His Own Brand -- Waddie Mitchell, Cowboy Poet -- Chris Ledoux -- George Strait -- Country Music, Cowboys And The West -- The West On The Music Charts. Don Cusic. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 251-255) And Index. Cover 1 Acknowledgments 6 Table of Contents 8 Preface 10 Introduction 14 1. Roundin’ Up Radio 20 2. Gene Autry and The Phantom Empire 27 3. The Big Three 34 4. Dale Evans, Queen of the West 42 5. Girls of the Golden West 48 6. Louise Massey and the Westerners 50 7. Patsy Montana 53 8. Ray Whitley 56 9. Guitars, Cowboys and Country Music 59 10. Andy Parker and the Plainsmen 63 11. Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage 65 12. Jimmy Wakely 69 13. Johnny Bond 74 14. Rosalie Allen 81 15. Cindy Walker 82 16. Marilyn Tuttle 84 17. Smiley Burnette 88 18. Stuart Hamblen 91 19. Tex Ritter 95 20. Wesley Tuttle 98 21. Monte Hale 103 22. Rex Allen 106 23. John Wayne 109 24. Bob Wills, King of Western Swing 117 25. Bing Crosby and Country Music 121 26. Riders in the Sky 123 27. Flying W Wranglers 128 28. Michael Martin Murphey 130 29. Ray Price 138 30. Marty Robbins 151 31. Johnny Cash 155 32. Johnny Western 163 33. Red Steagall 169 34. Don Edwards 173 35. Rex Allen Jr. 179 36. Lynn Anderson 185 37. Ian Tyson 190 38. Sons of the San Joaquin 196 39. Asleep at the Wheel 202 40. Wylie and the Wild West 206 41. R.W. Hampton, Riding for His Own Brand 211 42. Waddie Mitchell, Cowboy Poet 218 43. Chris LeDoux 225 44. George Strait 227 45. Country Music, Cowboys and The West 233 46. The West on the Music Charts 241 Bibliography 260 Index 266 This series of biographical profiles shines a spotlight on the place ""Where the West meets the Guitar"". From Gene Autry and Roy Rogers to contemporary artists like Michael Murphy, Red Steagall and Riders in the Sky, many entertainers have performed music of the West, a genre separate from mainstream country music. This includes photos of the top stars in Western music, past and present.