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 Colorado cowboy and entertainer Gary McMahan is a walking page of American history. As a nationally-recognized cowboy poet, singer, songwriter, national-champion yodeler, and humorist, Gary scatters funny songs, poems, barn-burning yodels, and hilarious stories throughout his performances. Offering tons of variety, his shows are down-home, clean, fast-paced, "awesomely entertaining," and "gut-bustingly funny!"
Gary's songs have been recorded by stars like Ian Tyson, Chris LeDoux, and Riders In The Sky. And, he has recorded three critically acclaimed albums himself. His most recent album received the most prestigious award in Western music: a National Cowboy Hall of Fame Wrangler Award. Gary's poems have been published by the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada. Sharing the stage with performers the likes of Doc Watson, Baxter Black, Ian Tyson, Riders In The Sky, and Chris LeDoux, he has played hundreds of cowboy poetry gatherings, banquets, festivals, and concerts throughout the U.S., Canada, and Australia.
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Gary is the real
deal. A native of Greeley, Colorado, he has made his
living doing everything from cowboying to guiding to performing. He can
brand, calve, rope, ride broncs, fence, hay, shoe horses, pack,
and drive teams, and
has won many honors in the rodeo arena. His colorful background has set Gary
in good stead to practice his heart's desire: to write, perform, and record the stories,
poems, songs, and humor of his Western heritage, becoming one of the most
dynamic and sought-after writers and performers in his field.