Working Cowboy Song of the Year

This award goes to a song recorded within the eligibility period that speaks expressly and clearly to real, authentic working cowboy life, historic or current. The award goes to the songwriter(s) and is based on lyrics, not performance. SONGWRITERS: please submit a copy of the lyrics with your nomination. This is a juried award.

2024

Award Sponsored by Janice Brooks
"Drivin' This Herd to the Rail"
written by J. Michael Mullins


J. Michael Mullins

2023

Never Cuss the Rain

Lyrics by Darrell Arnold
Music by Tom Hiatt


Tom Hiatt

2022

Angus MacKenzie


John Lowell

2021

Riding Night Hawk

Written by Tim Callaway, performed by Prairie Moon


Tim Callaway

2020

One More River to Cross

Brad Exton


Brad & Bonnie Exton

2019

The Outside Circle


Mike Blakely