Voice of the Prairie: Colter Wall, Cowboys & Indians
Colter Wall’s Little Songs feel lived-in because he lives them. He values his Saskatchewan ranch as much as his celebrated cowboy music.
Late Bloomers, Ranchlands
Two singular artists of Americana music, Nikki Lane and Sierra Ferrell, on friendship, songwriting, and their eclectic paths to fame.
Western Solace: Valley James Finds Herself in Song, Western AF
Raised in the high desert of Idaho, Valley James found refuge from her turbulent family life in the vast landscapes of the American West. Her cinematic blend of Gothic country, Americana, and alt-pop meditates on themes of liminal space, death, and redemption.
Behind the Making of Lane, Cowboys & Indians
The legacy of late rodeo superstar Lane Frost
On the Range with Noeline Hofmann, Saddle Mountain Post
Country music from the Alberta Badlands.
Kellen Smith has the Rancher Blues and the Hope of Spring, Saddle Mountain Post
Anna LoPinto continues her series of articles exploring the intersection of music and agriculture
Prairie Traveller, Ranchlands
Part modern travelogue, part history of the Emigrant Trails
Stacie McDavid, Cowboys & Indians
Forth Worth horsewoman and businesswoman wears the crown of cowtown
Brent Cobb is the Southern Star, Saddle Mountain Post
Cobb’s sixth studio album features sketches of rural Southern living and nostalgic moments from his home
A Sport Fit for a Queen with Paola Pimienta, Cowboys & Indians
Paola Pimienta is an official ambassador for the traditional rodeo event of escaramuza, popularizing vibrant traditional attire and unparalleled horseback skills in the United States.
The Old Salt Intersection, Saddle Mountain Post
A New Festival Brings Together Art and Agriculture
The Local Honeys’ New Take on Old-Timey Folk Traditions, Ranchlands
The Appalachian-rooted duo Linda Jean Stokley and Montana Hobbs are part of a growing resurgence of Kentucky mountain music on the national music scene
J.B. Zielke Takes Another Hill, Saddle Mountain Post
Wandering author and cowboy launched the Dusty Vaquero channel to spotlight musicians from ag backgrounds
The Bluegrass Virtuosity of Dan Tyminski, Saddle Mountain Post
“Should I do something, is not a good question. How do I do something, now that is a beautiful question.”
An Unexpected Revolution: Keep on Growing with Nicki Bluhm, Saddle Mountain Post
It’s a hot July afternoon in Nashville. Cumulus clouds flirt with the possibility of becoming rain clouds, a hint of impending storms. Singer-songwriter Nicki Bluhm gazes up, “I was hoping to mend the horses’ fence. Maybe this weather will hold off.”
Jenna Paulette Empowers Ladies With New CowboyGirl Collection, Cowboys & Indians
Jenna Paulette’s got a lot of new beginnings to celebrate — new album, new clothing line, and new baby. The country singer shares the inspiration behind the CowboyGirl collection.
Cowboy Lost, Cowboy Found, Saddle Mountain Post
A conversation with Kellen Smith and J.B. Zielke
The XIT Ranch is Back and Bigger Than Ever, Cowboys & Indians
After a six-decade hiatus, the historic XIT Ranch is back with Drew and Abby Knowles at the helm of cattle and horse operations, honoring the heritage of the legacy brand and stewarding it into a new era
Plenty of Places, Ranchlands
Riddy Arman looks like Montana and speaks like Ohio, but she sings like every place in-between.
The Lyrical Charisma of Colter Wall, Ranchlands
The singer-songwriter on how to write a great song and life at his new home on the Canadian plains.
Golden Crystal Kingdom, Ranchlands
A Q&A with Vincent Neil Emerson
Emma Delevante in Focus, Saddle Mountain Post
The photographer opens up about capturing Tyler Childers
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, Cowboys & Indians
Named for a pioneering cowboy athlete, the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo circuit feels more vital than ever after 40 years of sport and education.