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TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY! join us at our 3rd Annual Listener Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 27th! A special THANK YOU to...
06/13/2026

TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY! join us at our 3rd Annual Listener Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 27th! A special THANK YOU to our Partners and Donors -
Double Barrel Print, Baileymay's Boutique, Lazy S Equine Services, Wilco, Washougal Times Restaurant, Whiskey Flats, Steak Your Claim, Double Barrel Taphouse, Magnolia Tavern, Pat Moore Quality Cars, A Stranger Plate Catering

Hey Outlaw Fans- It's your chance to hear Joni in person! Join us for Listener Appreciation Day on Saturday June 27th fr...
06/08/2026

Hey Outlaw Fans- It's your chance to hear Joni in person! Join us for Listener Appreciation Day on Saturday June 27th from 11-3pm and enjoy country music live with Joni! You don't want to miss it! Visit outlaw.fm for details.
Now, read all about Joni.....

Joni Harms is a celebrated American country and western singer-songwriter whose music is deeply rooted in the ranching lifestyle she embodies. Born on November 5, 1959, in Canby, Oregon, Harms grew up on a ranch homesteaded by her great-great-grandfather in 1872, a place that continues to inspire her songwriting and daily life.
From a young age, Harms was drawn to music, performing at rodeos and local events by the age of four. Her early influences included country legends like Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, and George Strait. She gained national attention in 1989 with her single “I Need a Wife,” which reached No. 34 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. This success led to a contract with Capitol Records, where she released her debut album, Hometown Girl, in 1990.
Throughout her career, Harms has been dedicated to preserving traditional western music. Her 1998 album, Cowgirl Dreams, released under Warner Bros., and her 2004 album, Let’s Put the Western Back in the Country, exemplify her commitment to the genre. She has collaborated with artists like Red Steagall and David Ball, and co-written songs with Wood Newton, including “Cowboy Up” and “Oregon Trail” .
Harms has received numerous accolades, including Female Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year from the Western Music Association in 2003, and Entertainer of the Year from the Academy of Western Artists in 2002. In 2020, she was inducted into the Western Music Hall of Fame . She has performed on prestigious stages such as the Grand Ole Opry and Carnegie Hall.
In addition to her music career, Harms is a dedicated rancher, raising quarter horses and Christmas trees on her family’s Oregon ranch. She often performs with her daughter, Olivia Harms, a country artist in her own right, at events like the Art of the Cowgirl .
Joni Harms continues to tour and produce music that reflects her deep connection to the western way of life, ensuring that traditional country and western music remains vibrant and relevant.

It will be here before you know it!!!Get ready for our 3rd Annual Listener Appreciation Day  - Saturday, June 27th -fill...
06/05/2026

It will be here before you know it!!!

Get ready for our 3rd Annual Listener Appreciation Day - Saturday, June 27th -filled with fun, food, vendors, raffle and live music with Country Singer Joni Harms!

Grab a bite to eat, visit local vendors, buy a raffle ticket, and put on your dancing shoes! It’s gonna be an Outlaw kinda day!!

Hello Outlaw Fans! Happy Monday and welcome to June! Bet you haven't heard of Wanda Jackson? Better read below and find ...
06/01/2026

Hello Outlaw Fans! Happy Monday and welcome to June! Bet you haven't heard of Wanda Jackson? Better read below and find out all about this country singer! 🤠☺️

Wanda Jackson carved out a place in music history as one of the first women to bring attitude, grit, and swagger to rock and roll. Born in Maud, Oklahoma, in 1937, Jackson began singing as a teenager on Oklahoma City radio programs before being discovered by country star Hank Thompson, who helped her land a recording contract in 1954. Early in her career she toured with Elvis Presley, who encouraged her to move beyond traditional country music and try the new rockabilly sound that was exploding across America.

With her growling vocals, flashy fringe dresses, and fearless stage presence, Jackson quickly became known as “The Queen of Rockabilly.” At a time when female singers were expected to sound polished and sweet, she brought a fiery edge that helped open doors for future women in rock music. Her Capitol Records years produced a string of energetic rockabilly and country hits that earned her worldwide popularity, especially in Japan and Europe.

Some of Wanda Jackson’s most popular songs include: Let's Have a Party, Fujiyama Mama, Right or Wrong, In the Middle of a Heartache, Mean Mean Man, Funnel of Love, I Gotta Know, A Woman Lives for Love, and Tears Will Be the Chaser for Your Wine.

During the 1960s, Jackson shifted more toward country music and continued scoring chart success before turning to gospel music in the 1970s after a religious awakening. Decades later, younger artists rediscovered her pioneering sound, leading to a major comeback that included her 2009 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She later recorded acclaimed albums with artists such as Jack White and Joan Jett, proving her influence stretched far beyond the rockabilly era.

It's one month from today! Don't miss our 3rd Annual Listener Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 27 from 11-3pm. Join us...
05/28/2026

It's one month from today! Don't miss our 3rd Annual Listener Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 27 from 11-3pm. Join us for some food, fun, raffle, vendors and live music with local artist Joni Harms. Hope to see you there!! 🤠😍🎉
Location - 2625 NE 65th Ave., Bldg. A, Vancouver, WA.

Happy Memorial Day Outlaw Fans! Enjoy a read about one of the most decorated acts in country music history- The Statler ...
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day Outlaw Fans! Enjoy a read about one of the most decorated acts in country music history- The Statler Brothers! 🤠😍

The Statler Brothers were one of country music’s most successful harmony groups, blending gospel roots, traditional country, humor, and nostalgic storytelling into a signature sound. Formed in 1955 in Staunton, Virginia, the group included Don Reid, Harold Reid, Phil Balsley, and Lew DeWitt, later replaced by Jimmy Fortune in 1982. Despite the name, only Don and Harold were actually brothers.

Their career took off in 1964 when they joined Johnny Cash as his opening act and backup vocalists, touring with him for more than eight years. Their breakthrough hit, “Flowers on the Wall,” won a Grammy Award in 1965 and became a crossover success on both the country and pop charts.

The Statlers went on to become one of country music’s most awarded groups, earning multiple Grammy and CMA awards, including nine Vocal Group of the Year honors. Among their most popular and enduring songs are:
“Flowers on the Wall”, “Class of ’57”, “Do You Remember These”, “Bed of Rose’s”, “I’ll Go to My Grave Loving You”, “Do You Know You Are My Sunshine”, “Elizabeth”, “My Only Love”, “Too Much on My Heart”, “More Than a Name on a Wall”, “Maple Street Memories”, “Count On Me”.

The group also found television success with The Statler Brothers Show on TNN during the 1990s. By the time they retired from touring in 2002, the Statler Brothers had sold millions of records, released more than 40 albums, and secured their place as one of the most decorated acts in country music history. They were later inducted into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, recognized not only for their chart success but also for preserving the rich harmony tradition that helped define classic country music.

Just a reminder to mark your calendar for June 27th! Come and enjoy LIVE music with Joni Harms. You won't want to miss i...
05/18/2026

Just a reminder to mark your calendar for June 27th! Come and enjoy LIVE music with Joni Harms. You won't want to miss it!! 🤠🫶😍

Happy Monday Outlaw Fans! Enjoy your day as you read about T. Graham Brown 😁🤠T. Graham Brown (born Anthony Graham Brown ...
05/18/2026

Happy Monday Outlaw Fans! Enjoy your day as you read about T. Graham Brown 😁🤠

T. Graham Brown (born Anthony Graham Brown on October 30, 1954, in Arabi, Georgia) is an American country music singer best known for blending traditional country with Southern soul and rhythm-and-blues influences. Raised in Georgia, Brown developed his musical style through church music, regional bands, and live club performances before relocating to Nashville to pursue a professional recording career. His early work in Nashville included recording commercial jingles and working as a songwriter and session vocalist while seeking a recording contract.

Brown signed with Capitol Records in the mid-1980s and released his debut album, I Tell It Like It Used to Be, in 1986. The album produced several successful country singles, including the title track and “I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again.” His distinctive vocal delivery—often compared to soul singers as much as country artists—helped separate him from many mainstream country performers of the era.

Between 1986 and the early 1990s, Brown became a consistent presence on the Billboard country charts. He earned No. 1 hits with “Hell and High Water,” “Don’t Go to Strangers,” and “Darlene,” while additional singles such as “The Last Resort,” “Come as You Were,” and “Don’t Go Out” with Tanya Tucker also performed successfully. His recordings frequently combined country instrumentation with gospel and blues influences, contributing to his reputation as a “country soul” vocalist.

In addition to his recording career, Brown became widely recognized for his work in commercial advertising. During the 1980s, he sang national advertising jingles for companies including Taco Bell, Coca-Cola, and McDonald’s. His vocal performance on Taco Bell’s “Run for the Border” campaign became especially well known.
Brown later spoke publicly about his struggles with alcoholism and addiction, experiences that strongly influenced his later music. In 1998, he released the album Wine into Water, whose title track addressed addiction, faith, and recovery. The project marked a transition toward more spiritually focused material and led to increased involvement in gospel music. He later received a Grammy nomination for the gospel album Forever Changed.

Throughout his career, Brown continued touring, recording, and performing at major country music venues, including repeated appearances at the Grand Ole Opry. In 2024, after more than 300 guest appearances, he was formally inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry, recognizing his long-standing contributions to country music.

Mark your calendar Outlaw Fans because you don't want to miss this fun day!! Our 3rd Annual Listener Appreciation Day is...
05/13/2026

Mark your calendar Outlaw Fans because you don't want to miss this fun day!! Our 3rd Annual Listener Appreciation Day is Saturday, June 27th from 11am-3pm. LIVE country music with local artist Joni Harms. Learn more about the artist at joniharms.com

Hey Outlaw Fans - Happy first  Monday in May! Enjoy this read on a lady with an amazing voice - Loretta Lynn.... 😀🤠🫶Lore...
05/11/2026

Hey Outlaw Fans - Happy first Monday in May! Enjoy this read on a lady with an amazing voice - Loretta Lynn.... 😀🤠🫶

Loretta Lynn wasn’t just a country music star—she was a voice that carried straight out of the hollers of Appalachia and into the heart of America. Born in 1932 in a tiny coal-mining community in Butcher Hollow, she grew up in a one-room cabin where hardship was as common as the mountain air. Her father mined coal, her mother raised eight children, and music became Loretta’s escape long before it became her calling.

She married young—just 15—to Oliver “Doolittle” Lynn, a complicated but pivotal figure who pushed her to pursue music. With four children already at home, she taught herself guitar and began writing songs that reflected her life with startling honesty. That raw authenticity would become her signature.

Loretta’s rise in country music wasn’t polished or predictable. Her early recordings caught the attention of the Grand Ole Opry, and by the 1960s she was a regular on its stage. But it was her bold songwriting that set her apart. Songs like “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and “You Ain’t Woman Enough” didn’t just entertain—they told stories of poverty, marriage, motherhood, and independence from a woman’s point of view, something rarely heard in country music at the time.

She wasn’t afraid to stir controversy either. Tracks like “The Pill” tackled topics like birth control—earning radio bans but winning her a loyal following. Loretta turned her personal struggles into cultural conversation, making her both a rebel and a trailblazer.

Her life story came full circle when Coal Miner’s Daughter became a bestselling autobiography and later an Oscar-winning film, cementing her legacy beyond music. Through decades of changing sounds and shifting audiences, Loretta Lynn remained unmistakably herself—plainspoken, resilient, and deeply rooted in her beginnings.

By the time of her passing in 2022, she had become more than an icon; she was a bridge between generations of women in music. From Dolly Parton to modern artists, her influence echoes in every artist unafraid to tell the truth.

Loretta Lynn didn’t just sing about life—she insisted on being heard, exactly as she was.

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