Saddle Up With Badger Clark, America’s Forgotten Cowboy Poet
Saddle Up With Badger Clark, America’s Forgotten Cowboy Poet
Sep 17, 2020
Smithsonian MagazineCarson Vaughan
Join cowboy songster Andy Hedges in his only Lubbock show this year during the 3rd Annual Ranch Verse: Poetry, Song & Storytelling on August 2, 2025! Raised in the small town of Tokio, Texas, Andy grew up listening to his dad’s tapes of cowboy music and built a life honoring those traditions. His performances blend classic poetry, old-time ballads, and dust bowl blues, all woven with deep respect for the West. He’s shared stages with legends like Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and hosts the 𝘊𝘰𝘸𝘣𝘰𝘺
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We are reposting this video at the request of a member who wants to share it with her book club. As we look to the upcoming 40th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Emily Nielson reminds us of the importance of teaching poetry to our children. Elko High School English teacher Emily Nielson delivered one of three keynote speeches at the 34th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Emily shares the story of when the Western Folklife Center pitched the idea of bringing cowboy poets and reciters into Elko-a
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