July 2012

Ranch Hand

Out in the country and all across town, Ranch Hand is what well-dressed trucks and SUVs are wearing.

by DANA JOSEPH

On The Horizon: For The Equestrian

Five items for the rider in your life.

TV Recap: Top 5 Things To Know About 'Dallas' Episode 7

Matters of life and death loom large in an episode with a shocking twist.

By Joe Leydon

Guthrie On Guthrie, Part 2

For the last two decades Nora Guthrie has worked with musicians, allowing them to make their own music based on unrecorded songs in the Woody Guthrie archives.

BY JENNINGS BROWN

Guthrie On Guthrie

Folk musician Arlo Guthrie reflects on his father’s legacy.

BY JENNINGS BROWN

Made For You And Me

Woody Guthrie's daughter brings new life to her father's words.

BY JENNINGS BROWN

Woody Guthrie

On his 100th birthday, we remember the Western folk hero who gave America an alternative national anthem and changed music forever.

BY JENNINGS BROWN

All The King's Horses

Few outside his innermost circle knew Elvis Presley had a heart for horses.

BY ELIZABETH KAYE MCCALL

Gene Watson

Live From Houston

by Cowboys & Indians

Prescribed Burns

Avoid a catastrophe on your land by fighting fire with fire.

BY JENNINGS BROWN

The Calgary Stampede Centennial

This July marks the 100th anniversary of the greatest outdoor show on Earth.

BY DAWN FAUGHT

Labor Of Louvin

The late Charlie Louvin and co-writer Benjamin Whitmer document the artist's experience in country music's most tragic brotherhood.

BY HUNTER HAUK

Grand Canyon Circuit

Take a loop around North America's greatest natural wonder for a red-rock road trip of a lifetime.

BY JAMES DANNENBERG

Gallery Tour: Landscape Artist Marc Bohne

The hazy shapes of trees and land formations create an implied geometry.

BY WOLF SCHNEIDER

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Coming to a theater near you June 22, our 16th president as you've never imagined him in your darkest, wildest dreams.

BY JOE LEYDON

Return To Southfork

Ruthless rivalry, family drama — TNT brings back 'Dallas' and a new generation of the secrets and schemes, backbiting and betrayal that make the Ewings so much nasty fun.

BY WENDY WILKINSON

Clint Black Talks New DVD 'Flicka: Country Pride'

The country singer and actor, a cowboy at heart, plays a cowboy with heart.

BY DARLENE WEST

Billy Zane Talks 'Hannah's Law'

The actor plays a corrupt cattleman who faces off with a justice-bent bounty hunter, but the strong-willed young lady refuses to get out of dodge.

BY JOE LEYDON

Western Gourmet: Savor Salt Lake

TV star Guy Fieri uncovers hidden gems in a surprising foodie town.

BY LINDA MARX

On The Horizon: Baubles And Beads

Check out these beadwork-accented accessories.

Cowboys Around The World: Huasos Of Chile

An intimate look at the training regimen and everyday life of the Chilean cowboy.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY JOHN H. OSTDICK

Equestrian Olympics

This summer's competition in London marks 100 years of Olympic equestrian events.

BY AMBER HEINTZBERGER

Musical Treasures: Beauty To The Eye And Ear

The curator at the National Music Museum names his 10 favorite pieces.

BY DAWN FAUGHT

TV Preview: 'Closer' Team Brings 'Longmire' To The Screen

A&E launches its series adaptation of the popular western-mystery novels June 3.

BY JOE LEYDON

Heavy Duty Driving With Granger Smith

The country musician talks about toughening up his ride, and provides a playlist of favorite tunes.

BY DANA JOSEPH

Spotlight: Breyer's Elvis Presley Collection

The figurine company honors the King and his equine friends. Plus, info on this year's BreyerFest in Lexington, Kentucky.

BY ELIZABETH KAYE MCCALL