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SECOND STAGE SERIES
THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE SILVER SCREEN: AMERICA'S FAVORITE COWBOY SONGS
Come get back in the saddle again!
WITH THE THOMAS TAYLOR QUARTET
FEATURING THOMAS TAYLOR, BILL CLAPHAM, ALAN COPENHAVER, AND JERRY WOOD
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026, at 7 P.M.
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Saddle up for a toe-tapping journey through Hollywood’s western heyday, when the silver screen rang with the sound of six-strings, harmony, and wide-open skies. The Golden Age of the Silver Screen: America’s Favorite Cowboy Songs celebrates the music that defined America’s singing cowboys and captured the spirit of the frontier.
Featured Legends:
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Gene Autry – The original Singing Cowboy, whose warm baritone and wholesome charm made cowboy songs a national treasure.
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Roy Rogers – The King of the Cowboys, blending heroic adventure with unforgettable melodies that rode straight into pop culture.
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Tex Ritter – A deep-voiced trailblazer whose powerful performances brought authentic western storytelling to film and song.
What You’ll See & Hear:
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Classic film clips and performances from the golden age of western cinema
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The stories behind the songs that made the cowboy a cultural icon
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How these stars shaped movie music—and America’s love for the open range
Why Watch:
Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering these trailblazers for the first time, this program delivers nostalgia, history, and heart. Dust off your boots, tip your hat, and relive the music that made the West sing.