Stan Paregien, Editor
Larry D. Names
Larry D. Names is the author of Twice Dead (Dorchester, 1978) and The Cowboy Conspiracy (Doubleday, 1987).
Lois Anne Naylor
Lois Anne Naylor, writer, is a frequent contributor to American Cowboy magazine.
She has worked as the travel editor for such publications as Better Homes and Gardens, Mature Outlook, and World Traveler.
Frances Neal
Frances Neal, actress, had a few parts in early cowboy films.
Frances Neal and Tim Holt in "Come On Danger"
(1931)
Hilda Neihardt
Hilda Neihardt, daughter of John Neihardt, has served as the editor of her father's works: The End of the Dream, The Ancient Memory and Other Stories, The Giving Earth: A Neihardt Anthology, and Patterns and Coincidences. She also wrote Black Elk and Flaming Rainbow (University of Nebraska press, 1995).
Barney Nelson
Barney Nelson has published scores of articles on cowboy and ranch life, many of which appeared in Western Horseman. He is also the author of Voices and Visions of the American West (Texas Monthly Press, 1986) and The Last Campfire: The Life Story of Ted Gray, A West Texas Rancher (Texas A&M Press, 1984).
David Nelson
This Tenessee-based cowboy comic and poet stays busy entertaining folks all over the U.S.A.
Nelson is a member of the Texas Cowboy Poets Association, Charlie Russell Cowboy Poetry Association, and the National Speakers Association. He has opened for such name performers as Diamond Rio, Johnny Paycheck, Tammy Wynette, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Tejano music star Emilio Navaira.
Here's a sample of what other says about him:
"His look, demeanor and sincerity, along with his accompanying instrumentalists, set David apart from other storytellers. He embodies the cowboy hero we all had as children." ---R. Tony Smith, Special Events Manager, Gatlinburg (Tenn.) Department of Tourism
"He tells the joys to the world through his performance." -- ---Ken Garland, Knoxville (Tenn.) News Sentinel
"It's a wonderful, knee-slapping show full of humor."---Sam Rohlfing, WITB Radio, Vero Beach, Florida
In 2004 the State of Tennessee named David Nelson as the official "Cowboy Poet Laureate of Tennessee". The certificate marking that honor read in part: "This lifetime honor is given in recognition for his laudable service to Tennessee and his numerous contributions to Cowboy Poetry and Storytelling in the finest traditions of the American Cowboy."
How 'bout them apples, buckeroos and buckerettes? Quite a nice honor for a guy we always knew would do to ride the river with.
In addition, David Nelson and his wife Jean are the owners of the beautiful Adobe and Beyond Bed & Breakfast, located at 275 Little Mountain Way, Townsend, TN 37882.
Give 'em a call at 1-888-TN-ABODE. And plan to stay a while.
Email: abode@planetc.com
David Nelson's Web page: www.tnabode.comCLICK HERE to take a look at David's CD's.
Dorman Nelson
Born in 1952 in Sprinfield, MA., Dorman Nelson grew up in Cooperstown, NY. Nelson is the founder, editor and publisher of Western Tales magazine (Box 33842, Granada Hills, CA 91394). See his photo and a profile of him by R.C. House in the Roundup Magazine for Dec., 1996, p. 39.
This listing is far from complete and may contain errors.
Therefore, all Western entertainers and/or their agents
are requested to submit recommended changes by
contacting Stan Paregien through his e-mail address.
You are kind and forgiving, O Lord,
abounding in love to all who call to you.
--- Bible: Psalm 86:5
© 2003 by Stan Paregien, Sr.
