Gene Autry – Country Universe

Pam Tillis Ranked: #150-#101

May 1, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 1

This batch of fifty entries is the first to include major chart hits, with three of Pam’s top forty entries in the mix.

Favorite Songs By Favorite Artists: Christmas Edition

December 25, 2020 Leeann Ward 32

Leeann counts down her favorite Christmas tracks.

Favorite Albums: Christmas

December 25, 2020 Leeann Ward 31

Leeann counts down her favorite Christmas albums.

Identity Through Imaging

September 10, 2020 Zackary Kephart 7

An essay on how visual representation has shaped country music.

Worth Watching: Ken Burns, Country Music – Episode 2: Hard Times (1933-1945)

September 16, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 6

The heroes of the silver screen, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, are among the artists featured on tonight’s episode, as the Great Depression and World War II loom large.

100 Greatest Women, #66: Dale Evans

May 27, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 2

Back when they used to call it Country & Western music, Dale Evans was the most iconic female artist for the latter half of the genre.

100 Greatest Men: #35. Gene Autry

August 16, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 3

100 Greatest Men: The Complete List

Coming to prominence during golden ages in film, radio, and television, Gene Autry was the internationally recognized singing cowboy.

100 Greatest Men: #54. Hank Thompson

June 3, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 3

100 Greatest Men: The Complete List

A legendary star who performed for more than sixty years, Hank Thompson stayed relevant as country music slowly moved from a regional music to a national one.

News: Brenda Lee, Gene Autry Among Grammy Lifetime Achievement Honorees

December 22, 2008 Guest Contributor 3

Brenda Lee and the singing cowboy, Gene Autry, are among the seven artists selected as Grammy Lifetime Achievement recipients this year. They will be honored during a special ceremony on Feb. 7, with additional recognition

Discussion: Favorite Cowboy Songs

December 2, 2008 Guest Contributor 9

A long time ago, in a land far, far away, country music was called “country and western” music. The singing cowboy has been one of the central figures in the rich tapestry of the genre.