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SONGS OF THE COWFOLK

Howdy, neighbors. The following is addressed to those who’ve wanted like the dickens to become country music fans, but haven’t had much encouragement. Perhaps you’ve been afraid friends would laugh and call you a cracker. Maybe you checked out the outlaw movement a decade ago, only to discover middle-aged men bragging about their bad habits.

September 1, 1987
Jon Young

SONGS OF THE COWFOLK

RANDY TRAVIS Always & Forever (Warner Bros.)

DWIGHT YOAKAM Hillbilly Deluxe (Reprise)

STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES Exit O (MCA)

Howdy, neighbors. The following is addressed to those who’ve wanted like the dickens to become country music fans, but haven’t had much encouragement. Perhaps you’ve been afraid friends would laugh and call you a cracker. Maybe you checked out the outlaw movement a decade ago, only to discover middle-aged men bragging about their bad habits. Well, no doubt you’ve heard about this new generation that’s been credited with revitalizing the country scene. And you’re probably wondering whether they’re a genuine improvement, or just another crop of Hee Haw candidates. So let’s mosey on down to where the good ole boys roam and meet three of these bright young talents up close and personal.

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