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The Old Chisholm Trail

THE OLD CHISHOLM TRAIL: A Cowboy Tune

June 18, 2015April 28, 2021 / Gifford MacShane / Leave a comment

Tying in with this week’s Western Trivia, I hereby present THE OLD CHISOLM TRAIL. It was usually sung with the refrain after every verse, but usually recorded with the refrain after every 2 or 3 verses. A version by the inimitable Randy Travis is right here. And it includes a few verses I've never heard … Continue reading THE OLD CHISHOLM TRAIL: A Cowboy Tune

Western Trivia: The Chisolm Trail

June 16, 2015January 21, 2023 / Gifford MacShane / Leave a comment

Every fan of Western lore is familiar with the Old Chisholm Trail. The Chisholm Trail originally ran from the Red River in Texas north to Kansas City, Kansas. It was established by Jesse Chisholm, a mixed-blood Cherokee trader, who scouted to find the best locations for his trading posts. Jesse Chisholm The trail’s fame, however, … Continue reading Western Trivia: The Chisolm Trail

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