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Cowboy Poetry, Storytelling, & Music
John Campbell
John Campbell is a fifth-generation Texan. His ancestors came
from Ireland and settled on the Nueces River, near present-day George West, in 1834. After graduating from George West High School, John earned a degree from Texas A&I University. He has
worked as a ranch foreman, day-working cowboy, and school teacher. John has performed at cowboy poetry gatherings across Texas, from the National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration in Lubbock, to
the Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Alpine, to the South Texas Ranching Heritage Festival in Kingsville, and more. Storyfest audiences have enjoyed his performances every year since
1989. Storyfest warmly welcomes the return of George West’s own cowboy poet.
Lanny Joe Burnett
Another fifth-generation Texan, Lanny Joe Burnett was raised on a
ranch in Fannin County and says that “cowboy is in his blood.” He graduated from East Texas State University with a degree in agriculture education. He has performed his cowboy poetry across
the United States, as well as in Central Asia and Western Europe. In 2004 and 2005, Lanny Joe was nominated as “Cowboy Poet of the Year” by the Academy of Western Artists. He performs cowboy
poetry at schools, churches, benefits, and cowboy gatherings. Storyfest is proud to bring Lanny Joe Burnett to Storyfest.
Joel Nelson
A resident of Alpine, TX, Joel Nelson is a custom saddle maker and
horse trainer. He earned a degree in Forestry and Range
Management and served his country in Vietnam as part of the 101st Airborne Division. In 1999, Joel was invited to Rothbury, Northumberland, UK, as a poet-in-residence. His cd The
Breaker in the Pen is the only cowboy poetry recording ever nominated for a Grammy award. He is a frequent participant in Elko, Nevada, at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering; in Prescott, Arizona, at the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering; in Alpine, Texas, at the Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering; and others. Storyfest is thrilled to have Joel Nelson on stage this year.
Jean Prescott
Through her songs about the west of yesterday and
today, Jean shares her love of western life. Her songs are about real people and real experiences. She has been honored by the Texas State Legislature for her contribution to the preservation
of Texas music and history. Adding to her list of awards and achievements, in 2008 Jean was a multiple nominee for Western Music Association honors in three categories: Female Vocalist, Album
of the Year, and Best Collaboration (3 songs). Jean’s latest album release is “Whispers of Jesus.” Look over the schedule for Jean playing cowboy music and cowboy gospel.
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