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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 October 2, 2024

Autry Museum of the American West
Celebrate the Autry Museum of the American West's 36th anniversary at their Annual Autry Block Party Sunday, October 6th 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

Gene Autry YouTube Clip of the Week
Posted October 14, 2024

Seventy-Five years ago this week, Gene Autry debuted the Christmas song “He’s A Chubby Little Fellow” on his weekly radio show. Co-written by Gene and Oakley Haldeman, the song was the follow up to their 1947 hit “Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)”. But it would be the other Christmas song not written by them, but recorded in the same session, that would become his smash holiday hit, “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Give a listen to Gene Autry joined by the Cass County Boys, the Pinafores, and Carl Cotner's Melody Ranch Orchestra on the debut radio performance of "He's A Chubby Little Fellow" from October 15, 1949.

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

Jackie and Gene Autry Collection at the Autry Museum Store
Updated May 7, 2024

The Autry's homes in Los Angeles and the Desert were decorated with contemporary Western art collected by Jackie and Gene over the years. Several pieces from their collection are now for sale and can be viewed in person at the Autry Museum Store.

Sale of the artwork from the Jackie and Gene Autry Collection will benefit the Autry Museum of the American West.

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Afternoon Tea
Pino Daeni

South of Santa Fe
George Hallmark

Daily Bread
Scott Tallman Powers

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

National Recording Registry Inducts Sounds of ABBA, Blondie, The Cars, The Chicks, Juan Gabriel, Green Day, The Notorious B.I.G. and Lily Tomlin
Posted April 22, 2024

The National Recording Registry is a list of sound recordings that "are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant, and/or inform or reflect life in the United States." The registry was established by the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000, which created the National Recording Preservation Board, whose members are appointed by the Librarian of Congress. The list of 25 recordings selected for 2024 include Gene Autry's record "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer". Read More Here

For detailed information and history on Gene Autry and "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" visit our special Christmas Cowboy Section here.

Licensing Gene Autry
Intellectual Properties

If you would like to license a Gene Autry owned intellectual property from the Estate of Gene Autry, please visit our licensing page here.