or much of the life of the magazine, this page has featured Red Steagall’s insightful conversations with cowboys, cowgirls, historians, entertainers, rodeo icons, and more. This column is one part of Red’s expansive contributions to poetry, music, media, and the Western ethos at large. When Red took the stage at the 2023 Western Heritage Awards to accept this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award, he gave a stirring speech about his life and his
