The Icons of Outlaw Country #124

Welcome to another rowdy ride on Icons of Outlaw Country, hosted by the legendary John Wesley Karson, where we celebrate the untamed spirit of country music’s rebels.

Today’s show is a special tribute to the enduring family tradition of Hank Williams, honoring the original outlaw’s legacy through his son Hank Jr. and grandson Hank III. These icons carried the torch of raw, unfiltered storytelling, blending heartache and defiance that defined the genre. Tune in as we spin their timeless tracks, diving deep into the Williams dynasty’s impact on Outlaw Country, a movement that defied Nashville’s polish and gave voice to the rugged soul of America.

This edition also features a lineup of classics that embody the Outlaw ethos. We’ll got Billy Joe Shaver’s Ragged Old Truck from 1980, a gritty tale of life on the edge, followed by Jimmy Dale Gilmore’s Tonight I Think I’m Gonna Go Downtown, dripping with lonesome charm. Gary Stewart’s, I Had to Get Drunk Last Night brings the honky-tonk heartache, while John Prine’s, I Guess They Oughta Name a Drink After You serves up poetic rebellion. Also Joe Ely’s, Me & Billy the Kid, Steve Goodman’s Door Number Three, and Lefty Frizzell’s My Rough & Rowdy Ways from 1951. All of these & more on this edition of Icons of Outlaw Country.

Original Air Date: August 9, 2025

Playlist #124
Hour One
Waylon Jennings - Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way – 1975
Hank Williams - Fan It – 1938
Hank Williams - Move It On Over - 1947
Hank Williams - I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive - 1952
Hank Williams - Your Cheatin’ Heart - 1953
The Driftin’ Cowboys - The Swing Shift Bounce - 1953
Jack Cardwell - The Death of Hank Williams - 1953
Hank Williams Jr. w/ Don Helms - The Ballad of Hank Williams - 1985
Hank Williams Jr. - The Last Driftin’ Cowboy - 1982
Hank Williams Jr. & Waylon Jennings - The Conversation - 1979
Hank III - Country Heroes - 2006
Hank III - I Don’t Know - 2006
Three Hanks - Moanin’ the Blues - 1996
Three Hanks - Move It On Over - 1996
Hour Two
Billy Joe Shaver - Ragged Old Truck - 1980
Jimmy Dale Gilmore - Tonight I Think I’m Gonna Go Downtown – 1995
Gary Stewart - I Had to Get Drunk Last Night – 2001
John Prine - Yes I Guess They Oughta Name a Drink After You – 1972
Joe Ely - Me & Billy the Kid – 1990
Steve Goodman - Door Number Three – 1975
Lefty Frizzle - My Rough & Rowdy Ways – 1951
Jerry Jeff Walker - Don’t It Make You Wanna Dance – 1977
Rusty Weir - Stoned, Slow, Rugged – 1974
Rusty Weir - Sunrise in Port A – 1972
Chris LeDoux – Tougher Than the Rest - 1992
Towns Van Zandt - For the Sake of the Song – 1968
Willie Nelson – Forgiving You Is Easy - 1975