“The Church of Western Swing” was started in 2000. It really began 20 years before that, when Gene Crownover started working with Henry Baker’s Band, out of Bartlesville, OK.

Soon, Glen (Blub) Rhees, Clarence Cagle, & Curly Lewis, were also playing in the band. Gene asked Henry to go to Turkey in 1982 to play bass on the Sat. afternoon show, because Leon Rausch had to leave for another job. He said, “If you ever go once, you’ll never miss a year”.    

Turkey is best known as the home of Bob Wills, the King of Western Swing.  100 miles SE of Amarillo 100 miles NE of Lubbock 250 miles NW of Dallas Population: 570 (2000)

Wills was a barber in Turkey during the 1920's. In his biography “Hubbin’ It”, Wills said that the lotions and soft-work of barbering kept his fingers pliable for playing the fiddle. It was a trade that many musicians shared, since the day work of barbering never interfered with dances and holiday celebrations. 

This was the last car Bob Wills owned. Bob Wills 1969 Lincoln Continental with suicide doors was bought by

 B.J. Robison when Bob died in 1975. He never even tagged it after that. They would get it out, and, put it in the parade each year. After years of trying, B.J. finally agreed to sell Henry Baker the “Bob Car”. Henry brings it to Turkey each year, and, drives it to other Western Swing Events throughout the year. Henry bought it in 2000, and tagged it with tags that read “BWILLS”.

  Planning   Your Trip to Turkey

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Henry and Doris Baker invite you to look at some pictures of the many friends who come to The Church Of Western Swing.

New pictures will be added after special occasions and
we hope that you will come see us here in Turkey!

 Watch  Wedding Pictures at C.O.W.S

Nothing like a wedding at the Church of Western Swing! Come share the joy of these couples as they tie the knot in Turkey, Texas.

Upcoming  Calendar of Events   

Bob Wills Days - April 18-26, 2008
SCHEDULE BELOW

Halloween show - Oct. 31, 2008
Christmas show - December 14, 2008

 Contact  The Church Of Western Swing

Contact us here at the Church Of Western Swing for more information about upcoming shows and get-togethers.  Stay All Night, Stay A Little Longer!