Red Stegall

Red Steagall is an American country music singer, songwriter, poet, and Western music icon known for preserving cowboy culture and traditional Western storytelling. Born Russell Steagall on December 22, 1937, in Gainesville, Texas, and raised in the Fort Worth area, Steagall grew up immersed in ranch life, rodeos, and classic Western music.

He rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s with a series of hits that reflected his deep connection to cowboy heritage and Texas roots. Songs like “Here We Go Again,” “Lone Star Beer and Bob Wills Music,” and “Texas Is My Home” became staples, celebrated for their authenticity and Western spirit. In addition to his own recordings, Steagall is a respected songwriter whose work has been recorded by artists such as Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and George Strait.

Beyond music, Steagall is widely recognized as a leading voice in cowboy poetry and Western culture, performing at rodeos, festivals, and cultural events across the country. His contributions extend to radio, television, and advocacy for Western heritage.

With a career spanning more than five decades, Red Steagall remains a true ambassador of the cowboy way of life — an artist whose songs, stories, and poetry continue to honor the traditions of the American West.