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History of Country Music
This exhibit looks at some of the influential artists and songs of
the late 1920's through the year 2000, era by era. You'll find artists
from Gene Autry, Bob Wills, Hank Williams to Patsy Cline, Lefty Frizzell,
Garth Brooks and many others. Included in the narrative look are numerous
rare images, sound clips, and digital movies.
Songs
of the Plains - A Selection of Cowboy Folk Songs
Enjoy the lyrics of five popular cowboy folk songs from the 1800’s.
Cowboy Guitars
In the fall of 1932, Sears & Roebuck introduced their first
stencil painted cowboy guitar, the Gene Autry "Round-Up" guitar.
Read about this guitar and other popular styles from singing cowboys.
Kyle Evans Online
Kyle Evans has been a driving force in keeping the magic of the
Old West alive for the past 30 years. His music tells stories of the
prairie pioneers, rodeo legends, and the good life we lead today in South
Dakota. Read about his life and music at this site.
The Official Roy Rogers and Dale
Evans Website
Travel down photo-filled Memory Lane with Roy, Dale, Trigger &
the rest of the gang, and read the lyrics to "Happy Trails" at
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Language Arts