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America's Favorite Singing Cowboy
Known as America's Favorite Singing Cowboy, Gene Autry's career spanned some 70 years in the entertainment industry. He became famous in radio, records, film, television, and live tour performances including rodeo. From the late 1920s through the early 1950s, Gene Autry recorded and wrote hundreds of songs; he was the most successful singing cowboy, appearing in 93 movies and starring in 91 episodes of his television series. Gene Autry was ranked among the most celebrated film stars, and for years was considered to be the most popular Western film actor. In his later years, Gene Autry owned television and radio stations on the West Coast and was the original owner of the Angels Major League Baseball team in Anaheim, California.
Gene Autry Activities and Events
Updated May 1, 2025
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Autry Museum of the American West
The Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park, originally the Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage, was co-founded by Jackie and Gene Autry and Joanne and Monte Hale. With the opening of the Museum in 1988, Gene Autry realized his dream "to build a museum which would exhibit and interpret the heritage of the West and show how it influenced America and the world." Discover the art, history, and cultures of the American West at the Autry Museum. Read More -
Autry Museum's Online Store – Gene Autry Items
Visit the Autry Museum Store's special Gene Autry section featuring LPs, DVDs, vintage Christmas Cards and more! Read More
Posted May 19, 2025
Our Gene Autry YouTube Clip of the Week is from Gene’s Columbia Pictures film “Apache Country” which was released 73 years ago this month. Gene’s trademark music, comedy, and action are featured in this 1952 B Western, with emphasis on the music. Enjoy “Crime Will Never Pay” performed by Gene, the Cass County Boys, and Carolina Cotton. That’s members of Tony Whitecloud’s Jemez Indians dancers who you see enjoying the musical number.
Visit the Official Gene Autry YouTube Channel for more Gene Autry musical clips from his radio, movie, and television career. Be sure to subscribe so you'll receive updates whenever Gene Autry Entertainment uploads new videos! Read More
Gene Autry Social Media
Updated May 1, 2025
Gene Autry connected with his fans during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s via letters, phone calls, official Fan Club magazines, and of course personal appearances. Today fans can connect with Gene's music, movies, and more via official Social Media outlets like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Folks can also subscribe to streaming services like Spotify for Gene's music and Shout! TV for Gene's films and television series.
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Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Gene Autry’s “Peter Cottontail”
Posted March 31, 2025
To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Gene Autry's "Peter Cottontail" Columbia Records recording, Gene Autry Entertainment commissioned his official biographer Holly George-Warren to write about its history.
Spring and Easter signify rebirth and new beginnings, and for Gene Autry it was only natural that he’d record an Easter song. After all, he’d had massive success with holiday smashes “Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Way),” in 1947, and “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” in 1949. Soon after, kicking off a new decade, Gene would create the most enduring secular Easter song of all time, “Peter Cottontail,” beloved by generations of children of all ages. The year 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the perennial classic: Gene Autry’s recording of everyone’s favorite, “Peter Cottontail.”
Gene Autry Circa 1950
Record Sleeve for “Peter Cottontail” 1950
Who doesn’t love adorable Easter bunnies? Certainly, kids and parents alike. And by 1950, when Gene cut “Peter Cottontail,” his huge audience had expanded from his original fans who’d been watching his movies since the 1930s to a huge new generation of baby boomers – the children of his original audience – who loved America’s Favorite Singing Cowboy’s movies, his brand-new television show, his weekly CBS radio programs, his comic books – and, of course, his recordings. Read the full article on our website.
Jackie and Gene Autry Collection at the Autry Museum Store
Updated May 1, 2025
Several items from Jackie Autry's jewelry collection are for sale in the Jackie and Gene Autry Collection. Each of these pieces meant a great deal to Mrs. Autry and were worn by her on very special occasions such as the Autry Museum Galas and special Western events she attended with Gene.
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Concho Belt, Multi-Stone Inlay
Necklace Hishi with Large Turquoise Pendant
Cuff Multi Stone
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