The Telegraph
The Premier Blog of the West
May 2012
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05/31/12Recap: 10 Things You Need To Know About Part 3 of 'Hatfields & McCoys'Days of reckoning arrive for feuding families in the History miniseries. Posted at 01:29 PM | Permalink |
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05/31/12Magnificent 7: Packing List For Next Week's CMA Music FestivalC&I's website editor shares his must-pack items for the road trip to CMA Fest. Posted at 12:00 PM | Permalink |
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05/30/12Wednesday Western: 'The Dawn Rider' - Not To Be Confused With 'Dawn Rider'Watch the original 1935 western starring John Wayne - and don't bother with the new direct-to-DVD remake. Posted at 02:47 PM | Permalink |
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05/30/12Recap: 10 Things You Need To Know About Part 2 Of 'Hatfields & McCoys'Catch up with all the fussin' and feudin' and fightin' in the History miniseries. Posted at 11:12 AM | Permalink |
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05/30/12From The Tour Bus: A Chat With Country Star Chris YoungThe singer of five consecutive No. 1 country songs talks music, travel and more before a show with Miranda Lambert. Posted at 10:09 AM | Permalink |
05/29/12'Hatfields & McCoys' Makes HistoryPart 1 of the miniseries smashes records for cable TV. Posted at 04:39 PM | Permalink |
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05/29/12Recap: 10 Things You Need To Know About 'Hatfields & McCoys,' Part 1Everything you need to know before seeing Part 2 of the History miniseries. Posted at 12:45 PM | Permalink |
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05/28/12Preview: History Channel's 'Hatfields & McCoys' MiniseriesThe real-life American folk tale inspires a gripping six-hour miniseries. Posted at 12:28 PM | Permalink |
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05/25/12Golden Gate Bridge at 75Still looking great and working hard. Posted at 11:02 AM | Permalink |
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05/24/12Editor's Pick: John Wayne Birthday CelebrationVisit The Duke’s birthplace for a giant fete in his honor. Posted at 03:21 PM | Permalink |
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05/24/12Tony Abeyta: A Living TreasureThe contemporary artist will be honored with the Living Treasure Award at the eighth annual Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival. Posted at 02:11 PM | Permalink |
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05/24/12Blasts From Our Past With Kevin CostnerSome samplings from previous C&I interviews with our July cover guy. Posted at 12:48 PM | Permalink |
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05/24/12Exclusive Clip: 'Cowgirls N' Angels'A family-friendly film about a spunky young rodeo rider opens Friday in Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Utah. Posted at 09:29 AM | Permalink |
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05/23/12'Searchers' Director John Ford Gets A Stamp Of ApprovalThe late, great filmmaker is one of four great directors honored by the US Postal Service Posted at 12:34 PM | Permalink |
05/23/12Natalie Portman Aims To Shoot A WesternThe Oscar-winning actress is attached to "Jane Got a Gun." Posted at 10:35 AM | Permalink |
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05/23/12Wednesday Western: 'The Star Packer'John Wayne plays a federal marshal working undercover to catch a bad guy in this 1934 adventure. Posted at 09:10 AM | Permalink |
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05/22/12Early Word On 'Django Unchained' At CannesJournalists at Cannes Film Festival get an advance look at footage from Quentin Tarantino's work-in-progress Posted at 04:54 PM | Permalink |
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05/22/12Kevin Costner: Sneak Preview Of The July C&I Cover StoryThe Oscar winner stars in the new 'Hatfields & McCoys' miniseries premiering this weekend on History Channel, and his band's recorded a CD of songs inspired by it. Posted at 02:08 PM | Permalink |
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05/22/12New Tunes: May 22, 2012Kevin Costner's band offers a 'Hatfields & McCoys' soundtrack of sorts, and John Mayer embraces the folky West. Posted at 11:08 AM | Permalink |
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05/22/12A 'Magnificent' Tom Cruise?The 'Mission: Impossible' star may saddle up for a remake of the classic 1960 western. Posted at 09:19 AM | Permalink |
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05/21/12Guess Who's On The Cover Of Our New IssueThe July issue of C&I will hit newsstands early next month, but we're revealing this week who made the cover. Posted at 03:39 PM | Permalink |
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05/21/12Editor's Pick: Rockin' EnsembleA stylish denim jacket pulls a few classic accessories together nicely. Posted at 12:49 PM | Permalink |
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05/18/12Editor's Pick: Bishop Mule Days CelebrationPackers and their riders compete this Memorial Day weekend. Posted at 04:09 PM | Permalink |
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05/18/12Happy 60th Birthday, George Strait: A Spotify PlaylistWe play you only a fraction of the King of Country's great tunes to mark the occasion. Posted at 09:53 AM | Permalink |
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05/18/12Video: Tom Selleck's New Jesse Stone Movie Airs SundayThe C&I favorite returns for his eighth CBS movie based on the popular detective novels -- here's a trailer and an interview. Posted at 08:30 AM | Permalink |
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05/17/12New Boots: Pretty As A PeacockCheck out the Talavera Hombre boots from Cock of the Walk Designs. Posted at 10:19 AM | Permalink |
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05/16/12There's A New Sheriff In Town: Dennis QuaidThe veteran actor will portray a real-life lawman in 'Vegas,' a new CBS series. Posted at 10:57 AM | Permalink |
05/16/12Video: Arizona's Navajo Nation Museum And Annual EventsWatch an informational video (posted by 'Good Day New Mexico') about the museum in Window Rock that keeps Navajo culture alive through exhibits and annual events. Posted at 10:45 AM | Permalink |
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05/16/12Wednesday (And Friday) Western: 'Rainbow Over Texas'Roy Rogers rides tall in this spirited 1947 adventure. Posted at 09:48 AM | Permalink |
05/15/12First Look: 'Nashville'ABC has posted a trailer for its new serial drama set in Music City. Posted at 05:30 PM | Permalink |
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05/15/12New Tunes: May 15, 2012New releases from Willie Nelson, Lisa Marie Presley, Cary Brothers, and Kenny Chesney, plus an early stream of John Mayer's new album. Posted at 12:21 PM | Permalink |
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05/15/12Reba Returns To Prime TimeInfo and a trailer from the queen of country's new TV sitcom coming this fall. Posted at 09:14 AM | Permalink |
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05/14/12Opry To Honor Ricky Skaggs Tuesday NightWe've got a playlist of a few of his best to mark his 30-year-anniversary as an Opry member. Posted at 04:19 PM | Permalink |
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05/14/12Editor's Pick: Cowgirl Charms From Charlie 1 Horse HatsThe hat company recently partnered up with Sweet Bird Studio to add silver pins, designed by owner Nancy Anderson, to their whip-stitch edged straw cowgirl hats. Posted at 12:12 PM | Permalink |
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05/14/12Watch Chris Young's New Video For 'Neon'The rising country star and Nashville champ shoots for another No. 1 with the title track from his latest album. Posted at 09:22 AM | Permalink |
05/12/12Mother's Day: Unique Western And Southwestern Gifts Under $100This year, instead of a bouquet of roses or another pair or earrings, get Mom a unique gift that she is sure to love without breaking the bank. Posted at 05:22 PM | Permalink |
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05/11/12Playlist: Songs For Mother's DayTell Mama you love her with an hour of music. Posted at 04:27 PM | Permalink |
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05/11/12Hot Product: Ranch OrganicsA line of soaps and lotions inspired by the scents of nature. Posted at 12:50 PM | Permalink |
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05/11/12Editor's Pick: Rowell Ranch RodeoJoin in the cowboy spirit in Dublin Canyon next weekend. Posted at 10:41 AM | Permalink |
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05/10/12Editor's Pick: Purple Pecos MajestyCheck out this colorful ensemble put together at Wyoming Outfitters. Posted at 10:33 AM | Permalink |
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05/10/12Watch The Carolina Chocolate Drops Video For 'Country Girl'The authentic roots trio scores points with music fans and Southern foodies with the new clip. Posted at 09:30 AM | Permalink |
05/09/12Wednesday Western: 'The Big Show'Gene Autry co-stars with Gene Autry in this 1936 musical western. Posted at 09:13 AM | Permalink |
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05/08/12Editor's Pick: Western Heritage ClassicHead to Abilene, Texas, this weekend for three days of ranch rodeo competition. Posted at 10:48 AM | Permalink |
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05/08/12New Tunes: May 8, 2012We preview fresh releases from Pat Green, Sara Watkins, Turnpike Troubadours, and more. Posted at 09:15 AM | Permalink |
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05/07/12Editor’s Pick: Best Made AxeFight evil with American steel, just in time for 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.' Posted at 10:59 AM | Permalink |
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05/04/12Weekend Playlist: May 4, 2012An hour of music to help you start your weekend off right. Posted at 01:15 PM | Permalink |
05/02/12Wednesday Western: '"Neath the Arizona Skies'John Wayne comes to the aid of a little girl in big trouble in "'Neath the Arizona Skies." Posted at 12:33 PM | Permalink |
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05/01/12Coming Soon To A Theater Near You: 'Cowgirls N' Angels'James Cromwell, Alicia Witt and newcomer Bailee Madison head the cast in this family-friendly drama. Posted at 01:48 PM | Permalink |
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05/01/12New Tunes: May 1, 2012Fresh releases from Norah Jones, Todd Snider, Jason Eady, and Beach Boys, plus a track-by-track look at Carrie Underwood's new album, 'Blown Away.' Posted at 12:09 PM | Permalink |










































