COWGIRL LIFE

Free-spirited and free-style are two phrases that aptly describe both the music and mantra of country hitmaker Elle King’s unique, modern sound.  But digging a bit deeper, I discovered that much of her music is also steeped in loss and an early need to belong.   Multi-talented and extremely diverse, King burst onto the country...

Fly-fishing is not just a sport; it’s a way of life for many enthusiasts who seek the tranquility and thrill that comes with casting a line on pristine waters. The Western United States boasts a vast and diverse landscape that is home to some of the finest fly-fishing resorts in the world. From the majestic Rockies to the...

When the five-reel western drama A Knight of the Range premiered in early 1916, critics praised silent film cowboy and cowgirl actors Harry D. Carey and Olive Fuller Golden performances. Audiences were dazzled by the equestrian feats never-before seen in a motion picture. “Stunts that are inconceivable of execution are performed before the all-seeing eye...

Cavender’s Boot City is partnering with the Working Ranch Cowboys Association by accepting donations to help victims of the recent wildfires at all the chain’s 100 locations in 15 states and at https://www.cavenders.com/. In February, the Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest wildfire in Texas history scorched more than 1 million acres across Texas and Oklahoma...

Nudie’s Honky Tonk, a cherished establishment in Music City located on Lower Broadway, announces an exciting collaboration with country music legend Tanya Tucker. Together, they will introduce Tanya Tucker’s Tequila Cantina, an exciting addition to the historic venue, scheduled to open on May 2. The upper floor of Nudie’s will be transformed into a lively...

From starring as a young Comanche warrior trying to survive in the early 1700’s, to playing a long-haul trucker, and even an Indigenous beauty queen, rising star Amber Midthunder has been on a non-stop acting ride for almost a decade. Midthunder is mixed-race, as her father, who has guest-starred on several episodes of the Netflix...

When Sami Jo Smith was five years old and attended Cheyenne Frontier Days for the first time, the moment she saw Miss Frontier run by and felt the excitement of the rodeo, she knew she was meant to be part of the Western industry. Years of experience working for some of the most prestigious Western...

Music is like the splash of color on life’s canvas, especially when things feel a bit dull. It’s what makes moments memorable – like weddings or rodeos – without it, they’d lose their spark and there would be no reason to stomp the boots. This week, we’ve combined the latest buzz in country music. Check...