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01/05/2026

Happy New Year Outlaw Fans!! We can't wait to share more great artists in 2026! And here we go with the great ELVIS!! 🥰🤠👏

Elvis Presley wasn’t just a performer — he was a cultural tremor that forever altered the sound, style, and spirit of popular music.

Born January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis Aaron Presley grew up surrounded by gospel hymns, blues rhythms, and country storytelling. Those influences fused into a voice that felt both raw and tender, capable of heartbreak and swagger in the same breath. When his family moved to Memphis, Elvis absorbed the musical melting pot of Beale Street, unknowingly preparing to become the bridge between musical worlds that had long existed side by side but rarely together.

In 1954, a shy truck driver walked into Sun Studio and walked out as a revolution. Elvis’s early recordings blended African American rhythm and blues with country twang, creating a sound that electrified young audiences and unsettled traditionalists. His swiveling hips, slicked-back hair, and unfiltered energy earned him the nickname “Elvis the Pelvis,” while also igniting debates about youth, race, and morality in mid-century America.

By the late 1950s, Elvis had become a global phenomenon. Hits like Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, and Don’t Be Cruel shot him to superstardom, while his magnetic presence turned television appearances into cultural events. He didn’t just sing songs — he inhabited them, transforming each performance into something intimate and explosive.

Hollywood soon beckoned, and Elvis starred in more than 30 films. Though the movies often favored formula over substance, his soundtracks kept him at the top of the charts. Behind the scenes, however, the grind of fame and creative limitation began to weigh on him.

Elvis reemerged in dramatic fashion with his 1968 “Comeback Special,” dressed in black leather and armed with renewed purpose. The performance reminded the world of his vocal power and emotional depth. In the 1970s, his Las Vegas residencies and touring years showcased a more mature artist whose voice had grown richer and more soulful, especially in songs like Suspicious Minds, In the Ghetto, and American Trilogy.

On August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley died at the age of 42, leaving the world stunned. Yet his influence only grew stronger. He remains one of the best-selling solo artists of all time and a lasting symbol of rock ’n’ roll’s birth.

More than four decades later, Elvis endures not merely as “The King,” but as a singular force who gave a generation its sound, its style, and its swagger — and left music forever changed.

12/30/2025

Happy Monday Outlaw Fans! As we close 2025, let's take a look at our last Artist of the Week for this year......

Tom T. Hall (1936–2021) was a country music songwriter and storyteller whose greatest talent wasn’t just writing hits—it was noticing ordinary people and treating their lives as worth singing about. Born in Olive Hill, Kentucky, Hall grew up in rural poverty, surrounded by coal camps, church gatherings, and front-porch conversations that later became the raw material for his songs. After serving in the U.S. Army and working as a radio DJ, he began to understand how words, when spoken plainly and honestly, could carry more emotional weight than flashy melodies or clever tricks.

Hall earned the nickname “The Storyteller” because his songs felt less like performances and more like short stories set to music. Instead of focusing on glamour or exaggerated heartbreak, he wrote about everyday experiences—loneliness, pride, faith, stubbornness, and quiet joy. Songs like “Harper Valley P.T.A.”, “I Love”, and “Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine” connected with listeners because they sounded like real conversations people had already lived. His writing style was simple on the surface but deeply intentional, proving that honesty could be more powerful than complexity.

Beyond his success as a songwriter and performer, Tom T. Hall was also an author and philosopher of sorts, publishing essays and books that reflected his thoughtful, observant nature. He eventually stepped away from the spotlight, choosing a quieter life that mirrored the values he celebrated in his work. Hall’s legacy isn’t just measured in awards or chart positions, but in how he expanded country music’s emotional range—showing that everyday lives, told truthfully, could become timeless art.

12/25/2025

The crew at Outlaw Country Radio sends wishes for a very happy holiday! 🤠🎅🎄❤

12/22/2025

Happy Monday Outlaw Fans! We wanted to share a list of the top ten, fan favorite Country Christmas songs for you to listen to as you get ready for the holiday! Enjoy your week as you listen to them. 🎅🤠

12/15/2025

Happy Monday Outlaw Fans! Hope you enjoy your week and this bio on K.T. Oslin.....🤠❤

Kay Toinette Oslin was never meant to glide quietly through the world. Born on May 15, 1942, in Crossett, Arkansas, she grew up with an early and instinctive pull toward performance—a pull that eventually lifted her far beyond the expectations of her small-town childhood. Her path, however, was anything but typical for a future country music star.
Oslin spent her early adulthood not on southern stages but in New York City’s bustling theater scene. After studying drama at Lamar University in Texas, she headed to Manhattan, where she performed in Broadway and off-Broadway productions throughout the 1960s and 70s, including Promises, Promises and Hello, Dolly! Like many performers in the city, she supplemented her theater work with commercial jingles, unknowingly laying the foundations for the vocal precision that would later define her recording career.
While she was honing her acting and singing craft, Oslin was also writing—quietly, privately, with a voice that was unconventional for the male-dominated country music industry of the time. Her lyrics were unapologetically adult, unapologetically female, and unapologetically honest. She wrote about desire, frustration, reinvention, and the inner worlds of women who were rarely centered in mainstream country songwriting.
Her breakthrough arrived shockingly late by industry standards: she was in her mid-40s when the world finally caught up to her. After signing with RCA Records, Oslin released 80’s Ladies in 1987, an album that distilled her humor, insight, and emotional directness into a sound that felt both familiar and daringly original. The title track became an anthem, celebrating the resilience and complexity of a generation of women who had lived, loved, and battled their way through a rapidly changing world. The song earned her a Grammy and opened the floodgates for a wave of success that would redefine country music’s understanding of who could be a star—and when.
The next few years were a creative blaze. Hits like “Hold Me,” “Do Ya’,” and “Come Next Monday” showcased her storytelling depth and her ability to craft songs that were as catchy as they were nuanced. Oslin’s voice—a warm, worldly alto—carried a kind of lived-in wisdom that stood apart from her contemporaries. She was not portraying life’s complications; she was reporting from inside them.
Oslin’s success was historic. In 1988, she became the first woman to win the CMA Award for Song of the Year for “80’s Ladies,” and her influence soon extended beyond the charts. Her late-in-life breakthrough gave hope to a generation of artists who didn’t fit the industry’s youthful mold, proving that artistry matures, deepens, and even flourishes with age.
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Oslin continued to write, record, and act, though health challenges—including a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease—eventually slowed her public output. Still, she remained a revered figure in Nashville, celebrated for her sharp wit, intelligence, and fiercely independent creative spirit. Her 2015 album, Simply, offered pared-down reinterpretations of her classic songs, revealing just how powerfully her writing could stand on its own.
K.T. Oslin died on December 21, 2020, but her legacy resonates in every songwriter who risks honesty over polish, every performer who blooms later than expected, and every woman who has ever heard one of her songs and thought, She’s singing my life. She left behind a catalog of stories that expanded the emotional vocabulary of country music—and a reminder that artistic arrival has no expiration date.

12/12/2025

Drop off your toy donation by 12/20 to Washougal Times Restaurant & Lounge! Thank you for your support!! We appreciate you! 🥰🎅🤠

12/08/2025

Riding into Monday again Outlaw fans with our Artist of the Week - Ricky Van Shelton! 🤠🫶

Ricky Van Shelton, one of country music’s most unmistakable voices, rose from the quiet hills of Virginia to the bright lights of Nashville with a sound rooted in sincerity, tradition, and pure emotion. Born on January 12, 1952, in Danville, Virginia, Shelton grew up surrounded by gospel hymns and classic country songs. Those early influences shaped the rich baritone that would later captivate fans across the nation.
Shelton didn’t take the most direct route to stardom. Before music became his full-time calling, he worked a series of everyday jobs—painting houses, stocking store aisles, and doing whatever it took to keep his dream alive. When he finally headed for Nashville in the mid-1980s, he brought with him not just ambition but a deep respect for country’s storytelling tradition.
His debut album, “Wild-Eyed Dream,” introduced a voice both timeless and contemporary. Almost overnight, he became a staple on country radio, delivering heartfelt hits like “Somebody Lied,” “Life Turned Her That Way,” and “I’ll Leave This World Loving You.” Shelton’s style honored the legends he admired—George Jones, Merle Haggard, and Lefty Frizzell—yet carried a warmth uniquely his own. During the late ’80s and early ’90s, he became one of the era’s defining traditionalists, stacking up multiple No. 1 singles and platinum albums.
But fame never pulled Shelton far from his roots. Known for his humility and grounded nature, he remained a down-to-earth presence in an industry that often demanded flash. In the 1990s, he stepped back from the spotlight to focus on his personal well-being and family life, choosing peace over pressure. Even after retiring from touring, he continued to be celebrated by fans who cherished his honesty, vocal power, and unwavering devotion to real country music.
Today, Ricky Van Shelton is remembered as a champion of the traditional sound—a singer whose voice could soothe, stir, and transport listeners with just a few notes. His influence lives on through his recordings, through younger artists who look to his style, and through fans who still find comfort in the sincerity of his songs.

12/04/2025

Outlaw Country Radio is collecting new, unwrapped toys for local Camas/Washougal children in need. Visit Washougal Times Restaurant & Lounge to drop off your donation! And enjoy a great meal while you're there! Thank you for your support!
Address - 1826 E St, Washougal, WA 98671

12/01/2025

Here we are at Monday again Outlaw Fans! Enjoy your day and read about our Artist of the Week Roy Acuff. 🥰🤠

Roy Acuff, born in the foothills of Maynardville, Tennessee, on September 15, 1903, grew up surrounded by the sounds of Southern tradition—fiddle tunes drifting from front porches, church hymns echoing through small-town chapels, and the rhythm of rural life. Though he first dreamed of a career in baseball, it was music—steady, soulful, and unshakably genuine—that eventually claimed him.
Acuff began performing in local medicine shows, where he learned how to command a crowd with humor, humility, and magnetic stage presence. Those early performances shaped his signature style: a heartfelt, uncluttered approach to singing that stood out in the rapidly evolving country music world of the 1930s.
With his band, the Smoky Mountain Boys, Acuff became one of the earliest stars to bring Appalachian music to national audiences. His versions of “Wabash Cannonball,” “The Great Speckled Bird,” and “Night Train to Memphis” weren’t just hits—they became standards, songs that helped define the emotional center of country music. His smooth but stirring voice, paired with his plainspoken sincerity, made him the first true “King of Country Music.”
Acuff’s influence reached far beyond the stage. In 1942, he co-founded Acuff-Rose Music, the first major country music publishing company. It became a powerhouse, championing songwriters like Hank Williams, Don Gibson, Roy Orbison, and the Everly Brothers. Through the company’s success, Acuff helped legitimize country songwriting as both an art and a profession.
A beloved fixture of the Grand Ole Opry, Acuff performed there for decades, becoming the show’s guiding spirit and one of its most enduring ambassadors. Presidents, rock musicians, and rising country stars all recognized his impact; even Bob Dylan once said he wanted to be “as sincere as Roy Acuff.”
By the time Acuff passed away in 1992, he had become a national treasure—a man whose voice carried the warmth of tradition, whose business sense shaped the industry, and whose presence lifted country music from rural stages to the world.
Roy Acuff didn’t just sing country music. He represented it—heart, honesty, and a homespun spark that still echoes today.

11/27/2025

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11/24/2025

It's Monday again Outlaw Fans! Read about the daughter of country legend Dottie West!

Shelly West stepped onto the country music stage with storytelling already woven into her DNA. Born May 23, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of country legend Dottie West, whose own trailblazing career laid the foundation for Shelly’s deep connection to music. Growing up on the road, Shelly absorbed the rhythms of Nashville life early—summer tours, backstage green rooms, and the electric glow of stage lights were simply part of her upbringing.

But Shelly didn’t enter music as a shadow of her mother; she carved her own space with a warm, spirited voice that balanced traditional country roots with a lively, modern spark. Her rise came swiftly in the early 1980s when she teamed up with singer David Frizzell, forming one of the decade’s most beloved duet pairings. Their breakout hit, “You’re the Reason God Made Oklahoma,” became an instant country classic—an anthem of long-distance love that highlighted Shelly’s ability to blend sincerity with effortless charm.

As a solo artist, she continued to shine, scoring hits like “José Cuervo,” a playful, tequila-kissed tune that shot to No. 1 and solidified her as a standout entertainer in her own right. Whether with Frizzell or on her own, Shelly brought energy, humor, and emotional honesty to every performance.

Despite stepping back from the music spotlight later in life, her influence remained. Shelly’s work helped define country music’s early-’80s sound—bright, relatable, and filled with personality. And her legacy extends beyond the charts: she carried forward the West family tradition of storytelling, heart, and authenticity, adding her own voice to the history of American country music.

Today, Shelly West’s music still resonates with fans who remember the golden era of country duets and the joy of discovering her vibrant solo work. She remains a reminder that talent may run in families, but true artistry is earned through passion, individuality, and soul.

11/17/2025

Happy Monday Outlaw Fans!! One of the most beloved artists - John Denver - is our Artist of the Week. 🤠😍

John Denver, born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. on December 31, 1943, in Roswell, New Mexico, was more than just a singer-songwriter—he was the gentle voice of America’s heartland. With his signature wire-rimmed glasses, bright smile, and pure tenor voice, Denver became one of the most beloved artists of the 1970s, blending folk, country, and pop with songs that celebrated love, home, and the natural world.

Growing up the son of an Air Force pilot, Denver’s early years were marked by frequent moves and a search for belonging. Music became his refuge. He adopted the stage name “Denver” as a nod to his deep affection for Colorado, a state that inspired many of his most iconic songs—including “Rocky Mountain High,” which would later become one of Colorado’s official state songs.

After joining the Chad Mitchell Trio in the 1960s, Denver launched his solo career with a gentle sincerity that set him apart from the era’s louder rock acts. His breakthrough came with “Take Me Home, Country Roads” in 1971, a heartfelt ode to the beauty and nostalgia of West Virginia. Hits like “Annie’s Song,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” and “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” followed, each capturing the simple joys of life and the emotional warmth of human connection.

Beyond his music, Denver was a passionate humanitarian and environmental advocate. He co-founded The Windstar Foundation to promote sustainable living and was active in wildlife conservation and global hunger relief efforts. His love for nature wasn’t just lyrical—it was a way of life.

Tragically, Denver’s life was cut short in a 1997 plane crash off the coast of California. Yet his legacy endures through his timeless music, which continues to inspire generations to slow down, look around, and find peace in the world around them.

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