The Western Cowpunchers Association will host a special Spring Gathering April 17–18, 2026 at the organization’s headquarters just north of Amarillo.
Due to the intimate nature of the event, only 100 seats are available, and organizers encourage those interested to secure tickets early.
MORE INFO HERE: Www.WesternCowpunchers.com
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Music/Dance: 7:00 PM
March 12-15, 2026
Filming – Under the Painted Sky
Role – Colonel Nelson A Miles, US Army
Cast includes: Mary McDonough, Darby Hinton, Buck Taylor, Mo Brings Plenty, & Wyatt McCrea
Rustler’s Moon: First Look Trailer Screening Party
Join us for an exclusive first look at the trailer for this new Western series project – and help bring an independent story of grit and heart to the screen.
A new Western story is rising. Under a wide sky and a heavy past, Rustler’s Moon tells a story about survival, loyalty, and the choices that follow us.
Come be a part of something special and experience the first trailer premiere of Rustler’s Moon, the first of the series developed and written by noted Western author, Jim Jones. Based on the popular book series of novels by the same name, this screening will include behind he scenes interviews, stories and more.
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Seating Limited
RW performs a 45-minute solo show!
An all-consuming love for classic cowboy songs brings together these four musical acts, each classics themselves. Reverent tradition-shapers Pipp Gillette & Lloyd Wright, songbook standard-writer R.W. Hampton, old-school-meets-new-school stylist Sam Platts, and hit-making harmonists Sons of the Pioneers bring you an evening of stellar playlist rotations, better curated than your favorite mixtape. So, put your twang down, flip it, and reverse it. It’s time for the western rewind.
They’re obstinate. They’re wiley. They think they know better, and they don’t follow the rules. And no, we’re not talking about this show’s lineup. They are the strays of our lives—the characters who test our skills and patience, and occasionally even get the best of us. And yet there is no denying ranch life would be a lot less interesting without them. Musician R.W. Hampton, reciter Ross Knox, and poet Terry Nash come together for a (hopefully) charitable examination of whether leppies and mavericks—animal and otherwise—might just be here to challenge us to become better (cow) people.
With Andy Hedges, Jake Riley
The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame has named celebrated Western Singer and Cowboy RW Hampton as its 2025 Hall of Fame Spirit of Texas Award recipient. This award celebration will take place at Billy Bob’s Texas on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Norris Foundation and JJ & Bobby Norris, the evening features cocktails, a silent auction, and a cowboy-inspired dining experience leading up to the 7 p.m. induction ceremony.
The Spirit of Texas Award was established to celebrate the uniqueness of Texas and Texans. It recognizes individuality, achievement, style, independent, innovative and forward thinking.
“To be inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and to receive their coveted, Spirit of Texas Award is, as Charlie Russell would say, ‘Big medicine for me!’” said Hampton. “When I look at a list of the inductees from previous years, like George Strait, Cody Johnson, Barry Corbin, Tommy Lee Jones, Aaron Watson, Red Steagall, Lyle Lovett, Bob Wills, Willie Nelson and Don Edwards, well, it kinda sucks the wind out of me! I am mighty proud and honored to join that list!
RW will be featured artist with good friend Belinda Gail.
The Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering will be held in person February 20-22, 2025 in Alpine, Texas, on the beautiful campus of Sul Ross State University. Come join us in scenic Alpine as we preserve the western culture through the work of some of the best cowboy poets and musicians in the country.