This Week in the West: Gene Autry, the Hollywood Cowboy Who Did It All

This Week in the West · Sep 29, 2025 · 6m

🤠This Week in the West

🎙️ Episode 48: Gene Autry, the Hollywood Cowboy Who Did It All

📢 Episode Summary:

Gene Autry, the Singing Cowboy, was born in Texas in 1907 and grew up in Oklahoma, where his love for music was nurtured while working as a telegraph operator. Encouraged by Will Rogers, Autry began performing on radio, eventually landing record deals and breaking into film with a persona that combined cowboy grit, musical talent, and wholesome charm. His horse, Champion, became almost as famous as he was, and his popularity soared through movies, radio shows, and merchandise that made him…