The Icons of Outlaw Country #92

Welcome to "The Icons of Outlaw Country Christmas", where we celebrate the holiday season with a twist of country twang! Hosted by the one and only John Wesley Karson, today our show brings you the most beloved Christmas tunes from the legends of Outlaw Country.

Dive into the festive vibes with classics like Sammy Kershaw's "Christmas Time's a Coming" from 1994 and enjoy the raw energy of Dale Watson’s "Honkey Tonk Christmas". We'll also spin timeless tracks like Merle Haggard's "Grandma’s Homemade Christmas Card" , and Bobby Bare's "Christmas Time at Grandma's", ensuring your holiday is filled with the spirit of country music.

Original Air Date: 12/21/24

Playlist

HOUR ONE
Robert Earl Keen – Merry Christmas from the Family – 2017
Billy Joe Shaver – Feliz Navidad –2005
Sammy Kershaw – Christmas Time's a Coming –1994
Dale Watson – Honkey Tonk Christmas - 2001
Gary P. Nunn – Christmas Time in Texas –2010
Merle Haggard - Grandma’s Homemade Christmas Card –1973
Bobby Bare – Christmas Time at Grandmas –1994
Waylon Jennings – Away in a Manger – 1993
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Christmas Time Again – 2000
Eagles - Please Come Home for Christmas - 1978
Hank Williams Jr. – Little Drummer Boy –1981
Michael Murphey – Ridin’ Home on Christmas Eve –1991
Willie Nelson - Jingle Bells –1979
Lisa Layne – Santa Drives an Eighteen Wheeler – 2001
Red Simpson – Santa's Comin' In A Big Ol' Truck – 1973
Bill Weaver - How the Truckers Saved Christmas – 2018

HOUR TWO
Merle Haggard – If We Make it Through December – 1973
John Prine – Christmas in Prison – 1973
Christmas As I Knew It – Johnny Cash – 1972
Johnny Paycheck – Honky Tonk Christmas – 1998
Jerry Jeff Walker – 12 Days of Christmas – 1994
Jerry Jeff Walker – I Be Home for Christmas - 1994
Billy Joe Shaver – Merry Christmas to You – 1994
The Bellamy Brothers - Old Hippy Christmas – 2002
Buddy Brown - Redneck Jingle Bells – 2019
Charlie Daniels – Cowboy's Christmas Gift - 1980
Charlie Daniels – Christmas Time Down South – 1990
Santa Claus is Comin’ – The Tractors – 1994
Forget the Milk, Santa Needs A Beer! - J. Gravelle - 2023
Robert Earl Keen - Happy Holidays to Y’all – 1998