The Western Music Association Hall of Fame is sponsored by the Western Music Association. Inductees are those individuals deemed important to the traditional and contemporary music of the American West and the American Cowboy. The organization is headquartered in Coppell, Texas.
James Clarence Wakely was an American actor, songwriter, country music vocalist, and one of the last singing cowboys. During the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, he released records, appeared in several B-Western movies with most of the major studios, appeared on radio and television and even had his own series of comic books. His duet singles with Margaret Whiting from 1949 until 1951, produced a string of top seven hits, including 1949's number one hit on the US country chart and pop music chart, "Slippin' Around". Wakely owned two music publishing companies in later years, and performed at the Grand Ole Opry until shortly before his death.
Springtime in the Rockies is a 1937 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Polly Rowles. Written by Gilbert Wright and Betty Burbridge, the film is about a ranch owner who brings a flock of sheep into cattle country and faces the opposition of local ranchers with the help of her ranch foreman.
The 1962 Dixie 400 was a NASCAR Grand National Series event that was held on October 28, 1962, at Atlanta International Raceway in Hampton, Georgia.
Gene Autry's Melody Ranch is a Western variety radio show in the United States. A 15-minute pilot show aired on December 31, 1939. The program ran from January 7, 1940 to August 1, 1943, and from September 23, 1945 to May 16, 1956. The show's entire run was broadcast over the CBS radio network, sponsored by Doublemint gum. The approximately two-year interruption resulted from Autry's enlistment in the United States Army to serve in World War II. Initially titled Doublemint's Melody Ranch, the show's name was changed to Gene Autry's Melody Ranch in early 1941. Episodes were 30 minutes long except for a 15-minute version that ran from September 23, 1945 to June 16, 1946. The theme song was "Back in the Saddle Again".
Riders of the Dawn is a 1945 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and starring Jimmy Wakely, Lee 'Lasses' White and Sarah Padden. It was produced and distributed by Monogram Pictures. The film's sets were designed by the art director Vin Taylor.
Song of the Range is a 1944 American musical Western film directed by Wallace Fox and starring Jimmy Wakely, Dennis Moore and Lee 'Lasses' White.
Song of the Wasteland is a 1947 American Western film directed by Thomas Carr and written by J. Benton Cheney. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Lee White, Dottye Brown, Henry Hall, John James and Mike Ragan. The film was released on May 31, 1947, by Monogram Pictures.
Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground is a 1943 American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and written by Elizabeth Beecher. The film stars Johnny Mack Brown, Tex Ritter, Fuzzy Knight, Jennifer Holt, John Elliott and Earle Hodgins. The film was released on February 5, 1943, by Universal Pictures.
Moon Over Montana is a 1946 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and written by Louise Rousseau. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Lee "Lasses" White, Jennifer Holt, Jack Ingram, Louise Arthur and Stanley Blystone. The film was released on February 16, 1946, by Monogram Pictures.
Rainbow Over the Rockies is a 1947 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and written by Elmer Clifton. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Lee White, Dennis Moore, Pat Starling, Jack Baxley and Budd Buster. The film was released on February 8, 1947 by Monogram Pictures.
Song of the Sierras is a 1946 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and written by Elmer Clifton. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Lee "Lasses" White, Jack Baxley, Jean Carlin, Iris Lancaster and Zon Murray. The film was released on December 28, 1946, by Monogram Pictures.
Across the Rio Grande is a 1949 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and starring Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, and Reno Browne. It was released on May 15, 1949.
West of the Alamo is a 1946 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and written by Louise Rousseau. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Lee "Lasses" White, Ray Whitley, Jack Ingram, Iris Lancaster and Early Cantrell. The film was released on April 20, 1946, by Monogram Pictures.
Trail to Mexico is a 1946 American Western film written and directed by Oliver Drake. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Lee "Lasses" White, Julian Rivero, Dolores Castelli, Dora Del Rio and Terry Frost. The film was released on June 29, 1946, by Monogram Pictures.
Saddle Serenade is a 1945 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and written by Frances Kavanaugh. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Lee "Lasses" White, John James, Nancy Brinckman, Jack Ingram and Claire James. The film was released on August 11, 1945, by Monogram Pictures.
Roaring Westward is a 1949 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and written by Ronald Davidson. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Dennis Moore, Lois Hall, Jack Ingram and Claire Whitney. The film was released on September 15, 1949, by Monogram Pictures.
Six-Gun Serenade is a 1947 American Western film directed by Ford Beebe and written by Bennett Cohen. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Lee "Lasses" White, Kay Morley, Jimmy Martin, Steve Clark and Pierce Lyden. The film was released on April 15, 1947, by Monogram Pictures.
The Lonesome Trail is a 1945 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and Lindsley Parsons, starring Jimmy Wakely, Lee "Lasses" White, and John James. It premiered in New York City on December 8, 1945.
Lawless Code is a 1949 American Western film directed by Oliver Drake and written by Basil Dickey. The film stars Jimmy Wakely, Dub Taylor, Ellen Hall, Tris Coffin, Riley Hill and Kenne Duncan. The film was released on December 4, 1949, by Monogram Pictures.
