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Montana rancher Hank Esp learned to fly airplanes in the service and, at 88 years old, he still gets airborne almost every day and horseback any time it’s necessary.

Don’t be fooled by the East Coast college diploma—Watt Matthews was a true Westerner.

Though neither a rancher nor much of a cowboy, Jesse Chisholm established the most well-known and trafficked cattle trail in American history.

Which of the Duke''s roles—cowboy or soldier—where his greatest?

Luke Perry talks Lane Frost, his love of rodeo, and his work with Western Wishes.

We gave cowboy music radio host Charley Engel the daunting task of choosing the Top 20 core cowboy songs of the last 20 years, and he didn''t disappoint. Here they are!

Hollywood''s James Pickens Jr. talks roping, acting, and the importance of giving back.

The actor, musician, singer, author, director, philanthropist, and comedian is also an accomplished reiner. Associate Editor Lauren Feldman caught up with one of the hardest-working men in Hollywood to talk horse.

One woman tells a cowboy tale, right from the saddle.

Twenty years ago, two men had a vision to bring the American cowboy and his values into the public consciousness and our little magazine was born.

Dedicated to the cowboy life, cowboy Tom Blasingame spent more than 80 years in the saddle.

A life-changing accident couldn’t keep this cowgirl grounded.

From Old Mexico to modern-day rodeo, bull riding has become the fastest growing sport in the United States.

Editor Bob Welch caught up with the New York Giants tight end to talk football, ranching, great athletes, and city living.

This rodeo family is an NFR legacy.

Bob Wills pioneered a new, toe-tapping sound.

Patsy Cline revolutionized the role of women in country music.

Nearly 100 entrants submitted their story for American Cowboy Magazine’s Growing Up Cowboy contest, but one little cowboy stood out…

The Spade Ranch embraces innovation and respects tradition.

There is a well-documented and sometimes dubious connection between cowboy culture and alcohol, but beef and brewing industries have long shared a profitable partnership.

Editor Bob Welch visits with the mountain man.

Charlie Ferguson cooks for the biggest ranches in the West.

More than ever, the American consumer wants to know where their food comes from. The trend is finding a groove for row crops, with the farmer’s markets increasing in popularity and frequency in urban areas. With more and more farm-to-table opportunities for consumers, cattle rancher Amanda Radke explores what the trend means for the beef industry.

Control your heard with a well-trained stock dog—a good cattle dog can do the work of three cowboys.