Who are the Sons of the Pioneers, and how can they call themselves “legends of Western music”? The short answer is that the Sons of the Pioneers singularly built a new genre, and library of music that is an American original. One that has become synonymous with the American West and that continues to enthrall generations of listeners worldwide.
In the early days of the film industry, the cowboy has been a favorite movie subject. When musical segment were added to broaden a movie’s interest the “singing cowboy” was born, and it created mega stardom for people like Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Tex Ritter and Rex Allen. Enter the Sons of the Pioneers in 1934. They have accumulated more honors and awards than any other group or performer in Western Music, including coveted awards from the Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music, just to name a few.
Today the Sons of the Pioneers are still Mesmerizing long-term fans and creating new ones. They continue to play to sell-out crowds and standing ovations.