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Taking home awards such as the Will Rogers, to the Academy of Western Artist, Kevin Davis brings true life to the working American cowboy, in which he still lives that lifestyle today. He has shared the stage with well-known acts such as RW Hampton, Red Steagall, Michael Martin Murphey and Merle Haggard just to name a few. It has been said that he can paint a picture with his songs and make you feel like you are there. He is a true image of the American West.
Western Music's top award-winning artist on one stage for one night.
Sit back and listen to the stories behind the music and how they become award winning songs.
Ranchers, cattleman, horseman to rodeo, the songs they sing, paint a picture of the true American West.
We trace our roots back to 1853 when John C. Tatton, a Mormon Pioneer, brought his trade of Hatting from Lancashire, England to the Salt Lake Valley. When Tatton left the valley in 1863, another hatter from Ireland took over as Salt Lakes hatter. Richard Smyth operated his hat shop in downtown Salt Lake before passing the legacy on to his son, Jim, and his grandsons. James Whittington, “JW” himself, then took over the hat shop in 1977 and we are proud to be serving you today!
Raymond Crane has lived in Utah since he was eight years old. As a boy, he loved cowboys and Indians. Some of his favorite movies growing up were “The Man from Snowy River” and “Dances with Wolves.” As a young scout, he joined the Order of the Arrow and learned to make Native American style costume pieces. He first became interested in JW Hats in the 2010’s. He was honored to take over the shop in January of 2018. He was excited to carry on the legacy of all the wonderful hatters that owned the shop before him! He graduated with a degree in Business Management and served as JW Hats’ manager before purchasing the shop.
Over 25 entries battel it out each year for the title of The Best of the West.
Ran by a non-profit organization as a fundraiser, all chili is sold through concessions, along with many other items to enjoy. Enjoy a single bowl or try thee chilis of your choice.
2023 Grand Champion
Please reach us at wmss@westernsong.net if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The Western Music & Songwriters Series is dedicated to the true American cowboy. These are award winning songwriters that sing about the life they live. This is an all acoustic show, along with a songwriters circle, where they tell the stories of how the songs came to life.
We would love to hear from you! We offer a variety of advertising opportunities to fit your needs. We offer website, show, artist, and promotional products. Shoot us an email at www.westernsong.net on how to get involve.
You can make a donation through our get tickets link. All donations go directly to our youth non profit organization, who host the Best Of The West Chili Cook Off and it is tax deductible.
If you would like to be a part of a future show, please send us recordings of your music, along with promotional materials and any contracted fees. We are always in search of new western artists.
The Best of the West Chili Cook Off was founded in 2015 and is organized by a non-profit organization. We have 25 different types of chilies to choose from, available for purchase during the show. 100% of all chili and concession sales proceeds go to the non-profit organization, hosting the cook off.
March 15-17 2024
March 22 & 23 2024
Deseret Peak Complex, Tooele, UT 84074, United States
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