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Cowboy poet and singer/songwriter Mike Beck talks about working with Ian Tyson, Colter Wall, and why Nevada is King!

Cowboy poet and singer/songwriter Mike Beck talks about working with Ian Tyson, Colter Wall, and why Nevada is King!

Update: 2025-06-13
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Mike Beck is a singer/songwriter and cowboy poet who has been making music for decades. He was a working cowboy for years in Nevada, and now spends his time sharing his stories and songs around the world. He recently played a show in my hometown, and he graciously sat down for an interview with me at KNVC. We had a great time chatting as he told me about life on the range, and working with incredible artists like Ian Tyson and Colter Wall. I hope you dig it! 

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Cowboy poet and singer/songwriter Mike Beck talks about working with Ian Tyson, Colter Wall, and why Nevada is King!

Cowboy poet and singer/songwriter Mike Beck talks about working with Ian Tyson, Colter Wall, and why Nevada is King!

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