Cowboys & Indians

Western Culture. Native Life. Epic Stories.

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Our April/May issue features a profile of Diné textile artist, weaver, skateboarder, and designer #NaomiGlasses and an exclusive interview with "Marshals" star #LukeGrimes.

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Not every Western has to be gritty. 🤠

Sure, classics often balance gunfights and drama with a few laughs, but some ride full speed into comedy. Think "Caddyshack" with cowboy hats — packed with outlaws, wisecracks, and unforgettable characters.

If you're looking for a fun movie night, here are five western comedies guaranteed to make you laugh: https://t.co/maKPL9U20S

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There’s something about art that embodies the spirit and authenticity of the West. 🎨

From blockbuster museum exhibitions and legendary art markets to gallery shows and cowboy craft traditions, these are the can't-miss Western art events of the season.

See the details on every exhibition: https://t.co/SSXFMGqAvR

Cover Image: On view at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, "Whispering Pines", by Jeremy Lipking, oil on canvas, 20 x 30 inches.

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Koe Wetzel announced this morning that his new single, “Jaded,” featuring Ella Langley, will arrive this Friday, August 7.

“Jaded” is centered around a conversation between two people carrying the weight of past heartbreak, and is their first collaboration since 2023’s Gold-certified “That’s Why We Fight.”

📷: John Park & Caylee Robillard

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Jason Scott & The High Heat are taking the long way down the old country highway—and they’re having a good time doing it.

"We’re not trying to make music that is so obscure that people don’t want to listen to it. I think there’s a lot of really good, listenable music out here on the edges of the old country highway," Jason tells C&I.

In this C&I Session, the Oklahoma-born band talks about the influences that shaped them, finding their place on the fringes, and building a connection with fans along the way. Plus, they deliver a live performance of “Highway Robbery” from a small farm just outside Nashville.
Watch the full C&I Session through this link 👉 https://t.co/VFAKACaqDM

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Building a superior wooden watercraft by hand takes limitless patience, skill, workmanship, and respect for a trade that dates way back.

Read how today’s master boat builders are keeping that legacy afloat one stunning vessel at a time: https://t.co/xLoT47nvc1

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🎒 Head back-to-school with some Western flare.

The Swig Life "Giddy Up" Lunchi Lunch Bag features an illustrated cowgirl pattern that brings Western personality to the cafeteria. Beyond the looks, it's designed for everyday use with a waterproof exterior, insulated lining, and a wide base that easily fits most lunch containers.

📚 Looking for more back-to-school essentials? Tap the link in our bio to explore our full Back-to-School Gear Guide.

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Artist Amy Lay's paintings have a hyperphysical quality that is hard to capture with a paintbrush — white-faced owls rustle their wings. Foxes fade into view. An elk holds your gaze, unafraid. 🖌️

A fourth-generation rancher, her talent has both an authenticity and creativity that is earning her national praise, including a spot at the influential Buffalo Bill Art Show this August.

Read her full story: https://t.co/v7fZmGLjLH

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On this day in 1876, the Old West lost one of its greatest legends.

After years as a scout, lawman, gambler, and gunfighter, James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok spent his final days in Deadwood, South Dakota, chasing fortune in the goldfields. While playing poker at Nuttal & Mann's Saloon on August 2, he was shot from behind by Jack McCall — his hand of aces and eights forever becoming known as the "Dead Man's Hand."

150 years later, Hickok's life remains one of the most enduring stories of the American West.

Read the full story of Wild Bill Hickok's remarkable life and final days: https://t.co/lPiYg5mTlx

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🎒 Head back-to-school with some Western flare.

The Hooey Ox Southwestern Print Backpack combines standout style with everyday function, featuring two spacious main compartments, a padded laptop sleeve, and a water-resistant base with a detachable rain cover. This backpack is built to handle it all.

📚 Looking for more back-to-school essentials? Explore our full Back-to-School Gear Guide: https://t.co/XcuzXwWbkB

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This is the Airstream Stetson + 6666 Special Edition Travel Trailer — 27 feet of Western-inspired mobile magic, featuring classic ranch motifs, vintage artwork, and tooled leather tastefully appointing that iconic aluminum shell.

To see more of the features, check out our August/September issue!

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In Ransom Canyon, Quinn pulls together a music festival to bring people together and give the community a much-needed boost — booking Thomas Rhett to headline. If you were booking the lineup instead, who would be your headliner? 🎶

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Fifty years later, The Outlaw Josey Wales still rides tall as one of the greatest westerns ever made.

Released on this day in 1976, Clint Eastwood's unforgettable tale of loss, revenge and redemption helped redefine the genre with its gritty realism, unforgettable characters and timeless one-liners. Whether you're watching it for the first time or the fiftieth, its legacy remains as powerful as ever.

🤠 Where does The Outlaw Josey Wales rank among your favorite Clint Eastwood westerns? Let us know in the comments!

Then, explore our list of the 10 essential Clint Eastwood westerns: https://t.co/Z3K9Wnoy5R

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Straight out of East Texas, country singer-songwriter Koe Wetzel weighs in on his favorite places in the West. 🤠

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Some albums document where an artist has been. Scared Of Heights captures where Wyatt Flores is headed.

Following a period of heartbreak, burnout and creative reinvention, the Oklahoma singer-songwriter's most ambitious record yet finds him expanding beyond his Red Dirt roots while staying true to the honest storytelling that made him one of country music's fastest-rising voices.

Read the exclusive story before the album arrives on July 31: https://t.co/TSo4VcIaFN

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Known for blending Southern rock with country, @jasonscottHH have built a reputation for honest songwriting, powerhouse performances, and a sound that's equal parts heartland rock and honky-tonk.

Filmed on a small farm just west of Nashville, this C&I Sessions performance captures Jason Scott & The High Heat in a raw, up-close setting that highlights the authenticity and spirit behind their music.

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The greatest adventures aren't always fiction. 🌄📖

Our latest Writing the West roundup features five unforgettable true stories of survival, exploration, and self-discovery across the American West — from Wild and Into the Wild to The Oregon Trail and more.

See the full list: https://t.co/5bkVjmqq84

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Happy Birthday to former C&I cover star Ashley McBryde! 🤠 🎂

A fearless storyteller with an unmistakable voice, Ashley has carved out her own path in country music. Want to know which artists shaped Ashley's songwriting and career? See her list of musical heroes who changed her life: https://t.co/lkCzwJ76wd

📷: Katie Kauss

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Growing up in Texas, Drake Milligan was influenced by country music legends like George Strait, Alan Jackson, Randy Travis. Now, he’s bringing back that classic sound one song at a time.

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A decade ago, Diné fly-fishing guide Erica Nelson rarely saw women — let alone Indigenous women — on the water. Today, she's helping change that. 🎣

From guiding anglers across the West to championing initiatives like the Angling for All Pledge and sharing an Indigenous perspective rooted in hózhó — living in balance and harmony — Nelson is making fly-fishing more welcoming, more inclusive, and more meaningful for everyone.

Learn how the “Awkward Angler” is redefining what it means to belong on the river: https://t.co/cALsqs9H9q

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Word on the street is a Wrangler x LoveShackFancy collab is on the way. Western denim with a feminine flair? We'll be watching this one closely. 🤠✨💋