Classic Poems & Songs

Posted on: January 23rd, 2020 by Lance Cowan

With host Dave Stanley, featuring RW, Brigid Reedy, Jake Riley, Pipp Gillette and Lloyd Wright

RW Hampton — Solo

Posted on: January 23rd, 2020 by Lance Cowan

After more than two decades in the entertainment business and with over 15 national awards from his peers, RW is still pure cowboy; singing about what he loves best. He lives what he sings about, and the world of early mornings, hard work, rough horses, maverick cattle and new ranges fits him. Named by American Cowboy Magazine among the top 50 All-Time Greatest Singers of Country and Western Music (along with Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and more), Hampton is a true patriot and champion of the great Western lifestyle.

Western Vernacular

Posted on: December 19th, 2019 by Lance Cowan

Elko Cowboy Poetry Gathering

In grand tradition, the Auditorium stage opens with a Wednesday night music fest that kicks the Gathering into high gear. Tickle your ears with the baritone tenor of R.W. Hampton, the blood harmonies of The Munsick Boys, and the cowboy vernacular of Wylie and The Wild West. Now that’s some western entertainment!

Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong

Posted on: December 19th, 2019 by Lance Cowan

Elko Cowboy Poetry Gathering

A Saturday morning session of singer-songwriter sensibilities – subtle, but with a splash of showmanship. These three cowboys-with-guitars will start your day off like a cup of strong cowboy coffee. Cowgirl chanteuse Trinity Seely, sagebrush storyteller Ned LeDoux, and ranchhand entertainer R.W. Hampton ease you into your Saturday with their special blend. It’s a smooth, warm, comforting pick-me-up!

1000 Hills Church

Posted on: September 9th, 2019 by Lance Cowan

1000 Hills Ranch Church exists to reach the unchurched western culture with the gospel of Jesus Christ by tearing down religious barriers and building authentic relationships.

Red Steagall’s Cowboy Gathering & Western Swing Festival

Posted on: June 6th, 2019 by Lance Cowan

Join us in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District for the Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival. This premiere celebration of the nation’s premier western heritage event has been voted ‘Best Gathering and Best Family Event’ by the readers of American Cowboy Magazine.

Come enjoy these great events during the weekend: Wagon Train and Trail Ride from Jacksboro, TX, Exciting Ranch Rodeo Action, Chuck Wagon Camp and Competition, Trappings Show, Cowboy Poetry and Cowboy Music, Ranch Cutting Horse Assn. Rodeo Finals, Youth Poetry Contest, Youth Fiddle Contest, Youth Chuck Wagon Cook-off, Texas Trail of Fame, Cowboy Church, Cowboy Gospel Concert, Western Swing Dances and the Texas Lone Star Open Live Bid Calling Contest.

48th Walnut Valley Festival

Posted on: June 6th, 2019 by Lance Cowan

RW will appear at various times at this prestigious festival, beginning Sept. 18 — 22.

The Walnut Valley Association was formed in 1972, with its sole purpose to produce the Walnut Valley National Guitar Flat-Picking Championships Festival, also known as the Flat-Picking Championships, now known as the “Walnut Valley Festival” or simply “Winfield” to the long time attendees.

Evolving from 2 days in 1972 to its current 5 days, held the 3rd weekend of September annually, it endeavors to produce: “family fare” entertainment on 4 stages simultaneously; a large, quality, juried arts and crafts fair; workshops; and acoustic instrument contests. What began with 10 acts and 2 contests now boasts over 30 acts and 8 contests, including two international contests, 5 national contests and 1 Walnut Valley contest.

The contests are a major part of the festival. Along with the National Flat Pick Championships and the International Finger Style Championships, the Walnut Valley Festival hosts the International Autoharp, National Mandolin, National Mountain Dulcimer, National Hammered Dulcimer, National Bluegrass Banjo, and Walnut Valley Old Time Fiddle Championships. Over the course of years, the contests at Winfield have attracted more than 3,000 contestants from all 50 states as well as many foreign countries including Australia, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, England, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Caledonia, Switzerland, and Wales.

Eagle Nest Cowboy Fest

Posted on: June 6th, 2019 by Lance Cowan

Enjoy the Cowboy Festival with Doc Jones and his authentic Chuckwagon Dinner Music featuring RW Hampton, Broken Chair Band, Geff and Dawn Dawson, Gary S. Pratt,  Randy Hutson and cowboy poet Rocky Sullivan.

Michael Martin Murphey’s American WestFest®

Posted on: June 5th, 2019 by Lance Cowan

With Ray Wylie Hubbard, The Last Bandeleros, Robert Mirabel, Cari Mari, Ryan Murphey, Andy Hedges, Gary Roller, Dennis Rogers, and, of course, Michael Martin Murphey! Presented by Murphey Western Institute, the festival also boasts Guli Dancers, Mountain Men, Western Artisans and Trail Ride.

Called “the best festival in the USA” by Country Music Magazine, American WestFest® is an extravaganza complete with not only top shelf country-and-western music, but loads of booths featuring the works of western artists and craftsmen, and a slew of food-stands to tantalize hearty appetites.

Raising The Roof

Posted on: May 20th, 2019 by Lance Cowan

Second Annual Cowboy Christmas In July

All proceeds go to a new roof for the XIT General Office

BBQ • Auction • Live Music • Street Dance (No Alcohol)