This Friday on Deeper Roots, we’re tipping our hats to some of the finest country artists of the 20th century with a journey far beyond the familiar hits. From the outlaw spirit of Waylon Jennings and the wit of Roger Miller to the Bakersfield fire of Dwight Yoakam, the timeless charm of Little Jimmy Dickens, and many more, we’ll dig into the deep tracks, hidden gems, and overlooked performances that helped define country music’s rich legacy. If you enjoy discovering songs that deserve another listen—or hearing legendary artists from a fresh perspective—this is a show you won’t want to miss. Join us Friday morning at 9:00 AM on KOWS Community Radio for two hours of classic country, unexpected favorites, and the stories behind the music. Come along as we celebrate the deeper roots of country music, one great song at a time.
| No. | Artist | Title | Album | Year | Start At |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porter Wagoner | I'll Go Down Swinging | The Essential Porter Wagoner | 1964 | 00:00 |
| 2 | Buck Owens | I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water | Honky Tonk Man: Buck Sings Country Classics | 2013 | 05:06 |
| 3 | Buck Owens | Close Up the Honky Tonks | Buck 'Em: The Music of Buck Owens (1955-1967) | 1964 | 07:34 |
| 4 | Charlie Walker | Close All the Honky Tonks | Charlie Walker – 1959-1964 | 2013 | 09:55 |
| 5 | Merle Haggard And The Strangers | Honky Tonk Night Time Man (24-Bit Digitally Remastered 06) | Hag: The Best of Merle Haggard | 2006 | 12:03 |
| 6 | Merle Haggard | Honky Tonkin' | Roots Vol. 1 | 2001 | 14:37 |
| 7 | Dale Watson | Heaven's Gonna Have A Honky Tonk | Call Me Insane | 2015 | 17:24 |
| 8 | Dale Watson | Wine Don't Lie | An Empty Glass: A Collection of Drinkin' Songs | 2001 | 19:54 |
| 9 | Joshua Hedley | Mr. Jukebox | Mr. Jukebox | 2018 | 27:41 |
| 10 | Joshua Hedley | This Time | Mr. Jukebox | 2018 | 30:51 |
| 11 | James Hand | Baby Baby Don't Tell Me That | The Truth Will Set You Free | 2006 | 33:21 |
| 12 | James Hand | Banks of the Brazos | The Truth Will Set You Free | 2006 | 36:39 |
| 13 | Little Jimmy Dickens | Crazy Worried Mind | Country Boy [Disc 1] | 1949 | 38:40 |
| 14 | Little Jimmy Dickens | I Wish You Didn't Love Me So Much [Album Version] Various Artists | The Essential Little Jimmy Dickens | 1951 | 41:24 |
| 15 | Faron Young | Face to the Wall | The Complete Capitol Hits of Faron Young (2 of 2) | 2000 | 48:51 |
| 16 | Bill Anderson | Goodbye Cruel World | Hillbillies In Hell – Country Music's Tormented Testament (1952-1974) The Final Chapter | 1961 | 51:07 |
| 17 | Gary Stewart | Can't You See | Oxford American 10th Anniversary Southern Music CD [Disc 2] Past Masters [2008] | 1978 | 53:36 |
| 18 | Gary Stewart | Honky-Tonkin' | Out of Hand | 1975 | 56:14 |
| 19 | Dwight Yoakam | Train in Vain | Reprise Please Baby: The Warner Bros. Years Disc 2 | 2002 | 59:40 |
| 20 | Dwight Yoakam | It Only Hurts When I Cry | If There Was a Way | 1990 | 1:02:56 |
| 21 | Wynn Stewart | Come On | Very Best of: 1958 – 1962 | 1958 | 1:09:58 |
| 22 | Wynn Stewart | Big City | Very Best of: 1958 – 1962 | 1960 | 1:12:04 |
| 23 | Waylon Jennings | Will The Wolf Survive? | Complete MCA Recordings | 1986 | 1:14:24 |
| 24 | Waylon Jennings | Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line | Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line: The RCA Years Disc 1 | 1993 | 1:17:47 |
| 25 | Willie Nelson | Bubbles in My Beer | Lost Highway | 2009 | 1:20:04 |
| 26 | Willie Nelson | Three Days | Mr. Record Man – The Early Singles As & BS | 2016 | 1:22:49 |
| 27 | Ferlin Husky | I Feel Better All Over | The Other Side of Bakersfield Vol. 2; 1950s & 60s Boppers and Rockers from 'Nashville West' | 1954 | 1:27:51 |
| 28 | Ferlin Husky | Draggin' the River | Ferlin Husky Singles | 0 | 1:30:22 |
| 29 | George Jones | I'm Ragged But I'm Right | George Jones The Absolutely Essential 3 CD Collection | 1956 | 1:32:27 |
| 30 | George Jones | I'm a One Woman Man | The Essential George Jones: The Spirit of Country Disc 2 | 1994 | 1:34:44 |
| 31 | Webb Pierce | I Ain't Never | 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Webb Pierce | 1959 | 1:36:56 |
| 32 | Webb Pierce | Crazy Wild Desire | I Got A Woman : Gems From The Decca Vaults [Disc 2] | 1962 | 1:38:48 |
| 33 | Lefty Frizzell | If You've Got the Money | Best | 1950 | 1:41:06 |
| 34 | Lefty Frizzell | Shine Shave Shower (It's A Saturday) | Best | 1950 | 1:44:00 |
| 35 | Roger Miller | Lou's Got The Flu | King Of The Road – The Genius Of Roger Miller (CD1) | 1964 | 1:46:26 |
| 36 | Johnny Cash | Tennessee Flat Top Box | Classic Cash | 1961 | 1:48:10 |
| 37 | Johnny Cash | Understand Your Man | I Walk The Line | 1964 | 1:54:01 |
| 38 | Willie Nelson | The Party's Over | Naked Willie | 1966 | 1:56:40 |