American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1908, the First Singing Cowboy and Presidential Candidate Covered by Burl Ives, Elvis Presley, and Jimmy Dean

Hamblen’s childhood was steeped in cowboy tradition, according to the Texas State Historical Association. He learned songs and stories from both Black and white workers on the local farms. He also ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1905, the Oscar-Winning Singing Cowboy Who Helped Form the Country Music Association and Build the First Hall of Fame Museum

One hundred twenty-one years ago today, the singing cowboy whose love of Western music inspired a legendary career was born.
Smithsonian Magazine

The Cowboy in Country Music

Gene Autry, known as the Singing Cowboy, epitomized the western star, performing in movies, television and radio for more than three decades. © Sunset Boulevard ...
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Singing in the saddle : the history of the singing cowboy / Douglas B. Green

The lure of the West -- The cowboy and song -- Western music in the air : record and radio to 1934 -- The Sons of the Pioneers and Billy Hill : painting the West in song -- Western music rides to the ...