While millions keep the flame of Western poetry burning brightly, what lone cowboy still tends the campfire of western — small “w” — poetry? That job falls to the Western Writers of America, an ...

For two days in April, at the Teton Western Music and Cowboy Poetry Gathering on the 10th and 11th at the Rexburg VFW building, residents can experience a Western tradition born over 150 years ago.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dec. 24—Local poet Rik Goodell had a good year, indeed. He won the International Western Music Association Award of Excellence for ...

Slam events, where poets compete for the approval of live audiences, are gaining ground in the west. But is it good for poetry, asks Rachel Dugan The cosy wine bar is unusually busy, and an expectant ...