COCHISE COWBOY POETS INC

Conducts educational workshops and sessions on cowboy poetry, music, and Western cultural traditions led by experienced performers, aimed at preserving and sharing vintage western heritage.

Conducts educational workshops and sessions on cowboy poetry, music, and western cultural traditions led by experienced performers, aimed at preserving and sharing vintage Western art forms.

Hosts workshops and educational sessions on cowboy poetry, music, and western traditions led by experienced performers.

Hosts workshops and educational sessions on cowboy poetry, music, and western traditions led by experienced performers.

Organizes the Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering, an annual event that brings together cowboy poets and musicians from across the country for live performances celebrating Western stories, music, and traditions in Cochise County, Arizona.

Organizes the Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering, an annual event that brings together cowboy poets and musicians from across the country for live performances celebrating Western stories, music, and traditions in Cochise County, Arizona.

Organizes an annual gathering that brings together cowboy poets and musicians from across the country for performances of storytelling and western music, celebrating the stories, songs, and traditions of the American West and providing access to live performances in Cochise County.

Organizes an annual gathering that brings together cowboy poets and musicians from across the country for performances of storytelling and western music, celebrating the stories, songs, and traditions of the American West and providing access to live performances in Cochise County.

Performs as a high-energy cowboy band and folksinger, dedicated to preserving vintage western music and stories through live performances at various gatherings and has released multiple award-winning CDs with international airplay.

Performs as a high-energy cowboy band and folksinger, dedicated to preserving vintage western music and stories through live performances at various gatherings in the Southwest and Canada, and has released multiple award-winning CDs with international airplay.

Amy Hale and Gail Steiger perform as a duo combining storytelling, cowboy poetry, and Western music at gatherings across the Southwest and Canada; they have released multiple CDs with international airplay, including recordings featured on Smithsonian Folkways compilations.

Amy Hale and Gail Steiger perform as a duo and individually, delivering high-energy live performances of cowboy poetry, Western music, and storytelling at gatherings across the Southwest, Canada, and national platforms such as Prairie Home Companion and PBS.

Produces and releases CDs of Western music that receive international airplay; recordings have been included in national compilations such as Smithsonian Folkways’ "Songs and Stories from Grand Canyon", with multiple award-winning albums.

Creates and publishes literary and film works centered on Western life, including the publication of Amy Hale’s book "Drinking Wild Water" (2025) and Gail Steiger’s co-creation of the PBS national special "Ranch Album" (1987).

Produces original literary content including books and recordings; Amy Hale authored her sixth book, "Drinking Wild Water," published in 2025, contributing to the preservation of Western stories and lifestyle through written word.

Creates and contributes to film and broadcast media, including the co-creation of the PBS national special “Ranch Album” and appearances in feature films such as Universal Studios’ “Paul,” as well as performances on nationally syndicated programs like Prairie Home Companion.

Inducted into Arizona CultureKeepers for dedication to preserving Arizona’s culture and served on the Roster of Performing Artists for the Arizona Commission on the Arts.

Inducted into Arizona CultureKeepers for dedication to preserving Arizona’s culture and served on the Roster of Performing Artists for the Arizona Commission on the Arts.

The organization and its members have received numerous awards, including the Wrangler Award from the Cowboy Hall of Fame, multiple Spur Awards, International Western Music Association honors, and induction into Arizona CultureKeepers, recognizing their dedication to preserving Arizona’s cultural heritage.

Has received numerous awards including the Wrangler Award from the Cowboy Hall of Fame, multiple Spur Awards, International Western Music Association honors, and induction into Arizona CultureKeepers, recognizing sustained contributions to preserving Western heritage.