As an artist, Gene Autry obviously idolized Jimmie Rodgers ... but always with time to sing some songs. This set off the “singing cowboy” craze and spawned many imitators, making room for ...

He was called “America’s Favorite Cowboy” and the “Singing Cowboy.” Though he was not the first western star of either movies ...

The Museum was founded in 1988 by Gene and Jackie Autry ... and he was known as “America’s Favorite Singing Cowboy.” The Autry Museum collection has evolved over the years, just as its ...