Tim McCoy, the Singing Cowboy

Pioneers of Outlaw Country

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Welcome to the first episode of this 12-part series featuring stories from pioneers of the outlaw country of Wyoming; Hot Springs County.
He was a man of the West. A cowboy, rancher, friend of the Indian warrior, cavalry officer, Hollywood movie star, and showman.

He lived by the adage, “Never look back; something might be gaining on you.”

This son of Irish immigrants was a true pioneer of Hot Springs County, Wyoming.

During his lifetime, Tim McCoy was one of the most famous men who called Hot Springs County, Wyoming home.

In the early days of film, he was one of the Big Four of Hollywood Western Stars alongside Tom Mix, Ken Maynard and Hoot Gibson. He starred in over 100 movies, had his own tv show, won an Emmy and his star is on Hollywood Boulevard.

Today, many people never heard of Tim McCoy even in his hometown of Thermopolis. Tim McCoy’s early years were tied to Hot Springs County and he ranched up Owl Creek at the Eagles Nest for 30 years. He often said that his heart belonged to Wyoming – not the glitz and glam of Hollywood.

Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode of this historic series. The stories of our pioneers were brought to you by Hot Springs County Pioneer Association. We are dedicated to preserving the history of our unique county and city of Thermopolis.
This podcast was supported in part by a grant from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, a program of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources.

This was a production of Legend Rock Media Productions.
Music Credits:

• Rattlesnake Railroad by Brett VanDonsel
• Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny
• The Gunfight by Everett Almond
• The Old Chisholm Trail by Harry McClintock (1928)
• Celtic Impulse by Kevin Macleod
• A Fallen Cowboy by Sir Cubworth
• Western Spaghetti by Chris Haugen

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