The Pawhuska Western Swing Festival honors country music legend Hank Thompson’s 100th birthday with performances by local and international artists, celebrating Oklahoma’s rich Western swing heritage.

Bob Wills was one of the earliest stars of country music in Texas just as radio became popular. Wills was one of the pioneers of western swing and inspired generations of country music artists.

We knew the Western-swing guys would like it, but we also hoped that jazz and big-band fans might notice it on that label and give it a listen." In recent months, Coffey has also compiled and ...