Live from the Heritage Center: Oregon’s Cowboy Poet

Oregon’s Cowboy Poet

Tom Swearingen tells stories of the people and land of the American West through original cowboy poetry that is often inspired by his own experiences and observations from the saddle. Some are humorous, others serious, and all entertaining. Tom is two-time winner of the National Finals Rodeo Cow-boy Poetry Contest, and has been nominated by both the International Western Music Association and the Academy of Western Artists as Male Poet of the Year. He is a Tualatin resident, just published his first book "Reflection" and is helping bring awareness to the Historical Society's fundraising efforts during these difficult times.