Each year we recognize individuals, duos and groups for the talents in promoting and preserving western music and poetry.
Award Sponsored by Marvin & Theresa O'Dell
Kristyn Harris
Award Sponsored by Marvin & Theresa O'Dell
Patty Clayton
Award Sponsored by Diana Raven & Ernie Martinez
3 Trails West
Award Sposnored by Michael & Judy Muldawer
Hailey Sandoz
Award Sponsored by Tom & Carla Swearingen
"Real Hands & Treasured Friends"
Miska Paget
Award Sponsored by Tom & Carla Swearingen
"Into the West"
Poppa Mac & Doug Monson
Award Sponsored by Michael & Judy Muldawer
Miss Devon & The Outlaw
Award Sponsored by Janice Brooks
"Drivin' This Herd to the Rail"
written by J. Michael Mullins
1st Place: "Heartbreak Moon"
Written by Tecia McKenna, Micki Fuhrman, Mary Kaye Holt & Merna Lewis
2nd Place: "I'll Rope the Blue Moon"
Written by Jim Jones & Betty Lynne McCarthy
3rd Place: "Half Broke Cavvy of the ZX Range"
Written by Darrell Arnold & Tom Hiatt
Award Sponsored by the Salado Cowboy Poetry Gathering
"Snow on the Wineglass"
John Lowell
Never Cuss the Rain
Lyrics by Darrell Arnold
Music by Tom Hiatt
Traditional Category: New Someday - Tecia McKenna
Second Place: Old Pard - John Lowell
Gospel Category: What If There's a Heaven - Aspen Black
Second Place: Cleanin' Out My Stable - Devon Dawson, Teresa Burleson, Belinda Gail
Landscapes of the West
Riding Night Hawk
Written by Tim Callaway, performed by Prairie Moon