Join Nancy around the campfire to hear authentic Western roots music and cowboy poetry. Something deep in your soul will resonate to stories from the early wranglers, Mexican vaqueros, Old West adventurers, Silver Screen buckaroos, Western Swing bands, contemporary real cowboys, and all who appreciate wide open spaces, freedom, and the western lifestyle.
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Replay of Cowboy Tracks from Apr 26th, 2019Wed, 11/12/2025 - 1:00pm | Jim Buchanan“Transcontinental Railroad-150th Anniversary.” This special episode of “Cowboy Tracks” commemorates the 150th anniversary of the first Transcontinental Railroad. On May 10, 1869 the Golden Spike was driven into the rail track at Promontory Summit, Utah signaling the completion of the first American transcontinental railroad. This is considered the single most significant engineering achievement of the entire 19th century and it forever altered the development of the West. Hear about the railway’s history through words and music on the April 26 “Cowboy Tracks.” (Photo: Heritage Rail Alliance)
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Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Nov 5th, 2025Wed, 11/05/2025 - 2:20pm | Nancy FlaggToday's episode is called "Western Wednesdays" and will offer songs from Pine Ridge Pony Express, Dave Stamey, Hot Club of Cowtown, Keith Phillips, Caitlyn Taussig, Jason McPolin, Poi Rogers, Trinity Seely, Riders in the Sky,Randy Palmer, Rita Hosking, Rick & the Ramblers, Many Strings & Company, the Old West Trio, Tallgrass Express String Band, Squeek Steele. |
Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Oct 29th, 2025Wed, 10/29/2025 - 2:20pm | Nancy FlaggThis episode is called "Melodiousness of the West" and includes western swing, western roots music and cowboy poetry. Included are Brazos Valley Boys, Tish Hinojosa, Doug Figgs, Micki Fuhrman, J Parson, Sherl Cederburg, Paul Kelly, Tallgrass Express String Band, Dom Flemons, Jennifer Lind, Sons of the Pioneers, Wylie & the Wild West, Patty Clayton, Dave Stamey, Cowboy Envy, Trails & Rails, Billy Strange. Photo by Vitaly Gariev (via Upsplash) |
Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Oct 15th, 2025Wed, 10/15/2025 - 2:35pm | Nancy FlaggThis episode is titled "Buck Up" because it's filled with western songs to buck you up with more energy, happiness and good cheer! You can hear songs from Andrew Dean & the Farm Machine, The Tumbling Tumbleweeds, Spaghetti Western Band, Wylie & the Wild West, Rusted Spurs West, Syd Masters & the Swing Riders, Steve Markwardt, Notable Exceptions, Asleep at the Wheel, Mary Kaye, Ginny Mac, Lori Beth Brooke, Quicksand Soup, Open Range & Stampede Swing Band, Ramblin' Rangers, the Due West Trio, Jennifer Lind and Rose Sinclair. |
Replay of Cowboy Tracks from Jul 7th, 2017Wed, 10/08/2025 - 1:00pm | Jim Buchanan"Icons of Western Music." Throughout the eras of Western and Cowboy music, there have been those who have played pivotal roles in the music's development and popularity. On the July 7, 2017 episode, we hear music from some of these icons including, Bob Wills & the Texas Playboys, Patsy Montana, Gene Autry, Ian Tyson and others who have changed the course of western/cowboy music history. |
Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Oct 1st, 2025Wed, 10/01/2025 - 2:10pm | Nancy FlaggThis episode is called "Keep the Campfire Going". You can hear music by; Dave Stamey, Sarah Pierce, Paul Kelly, Phoebe White, Gary Allegretto, Tracy Morrison, Dave Munsick, Marty Robbins, Kacey & Jenna Thunbirg, Dan Canyon, Tallgrass Express String Band, Ranger Doug, Micki Fuhrman, TonyGilkyson, Pine Ridge Pony Express, Matthias Gohl. |
Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Sep 24th, 2025Wed, 09/24/2025 - 2:10pm | Nancy Flagg |
Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Sep 17th, 2025Wed, 09/17/2025 - 2:10pm | Nancy FlaggToday's episode is titled "Western Lands, Animals and Spirits." Music and cowboy poetry is included from these artists: Open Range Stampede Swing Band, Doug Figgs, Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer/Mike Marshall, Caitlyn Taussig, John Lowell, Tallgrass Express String Band, Robert Beene, Gabrielle Gore, Brenn Hill, Trinity Seely, Dave Stamey, Floyd Beard, Hot Club of Cowtown, Randy Palmer, Hilary Gardiner, Carlos Washington' s Steel Horse Swing Band, West Texas Folk Band. |
Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Sep 3rd, 2025Wed, 09/03/2025 - 6:10pm | Nancy FlaggThis special episode is called Western Accordiorama Part 2 and showcases western music that is enriched by accordion elements. You'll hear songs from Lori Beth Brooke, Riders in the Sky, Sourdough Slim, Ginny Mac, Rusted Spurs West, 3 Trails West, Okeh Wranglers, Pee Wee King & His Golden West Cowboys, Tish Hinojosa, Louise Massey & the Westerners, the Farmer and Adele, LynnMarie and the Boxhounds, Jim Young Music, Will Ryan and the Cactus County Cowboys, Charles Magnante & the Mullen Sisters. |
Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Aug 27th, 2025Wed, 08/27/2025 - 2:10pm | Nancy Flagg |
Comments
Hi Nancy,
I enjoyed visiting with you today on "Cowboy Tracks"
I wanted to set the record straight. During your show, I made a comment about recently deceased, Doris Day. In fact, Doris Day starred in "Calamity Jane" not "Annie Oakley"
Sorry, my mistake... Really love your show... Keep keepin' on with the great tracks!
Oh, BTW... John Fremont's guide and messenger was Kit Carson.
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I am really excited about your interview with Dale's former long time manager (Dick Baxter). Can't wait to hear his stories of the good ole days with Roy and Dale!
Right now I'm listening to your Western Swing show and it's too wonderful, it's beyond super. It's even really swell. Thank you for this Swing salute. More Swing and more...
Wow, thank you! This was the first time I've done an all-western swing show. Now, I'm encouraged to do more!
Listened to this varied Cowboy time last Friday. There was Cowboy poetry, music, definitions of terms...yes, so much time has pasted we need to know what used to be common words that relate to Cowboy and The West. Tune in for a good time.
Thanks for listening and for your positive comments!
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