The Icons of Outlaw Country #112

Every week, John Wesley Karson takes you on a two-hour ride through the rebellious heart of outlaw country, spinning the untamed sounds of alternative country legends. With his gripping storytelling, he weaves the tales and tunes of these iconoclasts, immersing you in the rugged soul of the genre while celebrating the spirit of defiance that defines it.

This week, we’re tipping our hats to the queens of our hearts—it’s Mother’s Day Weekend! Join us for a special episode packed with a slew of outlaw country songs dedicated to all the moms out there, honoring the fierce, loving spirit of motherhood.

Playlist

Hour One
Mama Tried - Merle Haggard – 1968
I Dreamed About Mama Last Night – DAC - 1997
I Haven’t Seen Mama in Years – DAC - 2009
Just Watch Your Mama & Me – Waylon - 1998
Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies - Ed Bruce - 1975
Mama Song - Cody Jinks - 2015
Dear Mama - Johnny Cash – 1970
Ain’t No Good Chain Gangs – Johnny Cash & Waylon - 1978
When Mama Sang - George Jones - 2003
Bye Mom - Chris Jenson - 2022
Redneck Life - Chris Jenson 2022
Flag on the Wall - Chris Jenson 2023
Mama’s Hungry Eyes - Marty Haggard - 2023

Hour Two
Up Against The Wall Redneck Mother - Ray Wiley Hubbard - 1996
What I Like About Texas - Jerry Jeff Walker - 1994
Roses for Mama - Red Sovine - 1978
IOU - Jimmy Dean - 1976
Green Grass of Home - Bobby Bare - 1966
Sweet Mama - Billy Joe Shaver - 1987
Pistol Packin’ Mama - Willie Nelson - 2010
In My Mothers Eyes – Willie Nelson - 1981
Only Hell My Mama Ever Raised - Johnny Paycheck – 1977
Don’t Tell Mamma I’m a Guitar Picker – Brian Burns – 1995
Mama – Aaron Lewis - 2016