Hats Off to Buck Taylor!

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Best of the West 2009 Selection

Readers Choice Award - Best Living Western Painter

 

Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

Buck received the "Spirit of Texas Award" and was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame on January 12, 2006.

The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame was founded by Bobby and Susan Kerr in 1997 to pay homage to the outstanding horsemen and women in Texas, who have excelled in and out of the arena.

The Spirit of Texas Award was established to recognize those individuals whose lives and accomplishments epitomize the independence, individuality, and innovative thinking associated with being Texan. In August, 2004 the award was renamed in honor of country music promoter Rick Smith, whose vision helped spread the "sound and spirit of Texas" around the world. 

Past inductees include:
George Strait, Willie Nelson, Larry Mahan, Bob Watt, Jr., and Martha Josey

Please visit the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.

 

Utah's Little Hollywood
Walk of Fame

In 2005, Buck's star was added to the Kanab, Utah "Little Hollywood." His star resides between Ronald Reagan and Tom Mix.

Famous for its wild and scenic western flavor, Kanab is often referred to as "Utah’s Little Hollywood", as nearly one hundred movies have been filmed in the area. The area has it’s own walk of fame featuring wild west celebrities such as actors Ronald Reagan, producer Howard Koch, Tom Mix, Dale Evans, Ben Johnson, and the entire cast of Gunsmoke.

For additional information: Utah's Little Hollywood

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Dodge City Trail of Fame

Buck's medallion was placed on the Trail of Fame in 2000.

The Dodge City Trail of Fame, Inc. is a walking tour of the Old Dodge City historic district. The trail is marked with sidewalk medallions and statuary to commemorate the many famous and infamous denizens of historic Dodge City. Additionally, many medallions are dedicated to notable movie and television stars who have portrayed famous Dodge Citians. The Dodge City Trail of Fame, Inc. is an ongoing project which is expected to continue for many years to come. Eventually, there should be 80 to 100 of the 24 inch diameter bronze sidewalk medallions and a number of historic sculptures throughout the historic district.

Additional inductees include:
James Arness, Milburn Stone, Kevin Costner, Dennis Weaver, Amanda Blake, and Errol Flynn

To learn more about Dodge City and the Trail of Fame visit the Dodge City Trail of Fame.

Walk of Western Stars Award

Buck received another career honor in 2003. He joined the elite group included in the "Walk of Western Stars" sidewalk in Santa Clarita, CA.

The Downtown Newhall Walk of Western Stars began in 1981 as a means of honoring Western film, stage, television and radio personalities who performed in the Santa Clarita Valley.

A few of the past recipients include:
Gene Autry, Tom Mix, Amada Blake, Roy Rogers, John Wayne, Dennis Weaver, Bruce Dern and Riders in the Sky

 

The Golden Boot Awards was founded in the early 1980s by Pat Buttram, William Campbell, and Caruth Byrd, and organized by the Motion Picture and Television (MPTV) Fund in an effort to honor the "Best of the West"

Other honerees include:
President Ronald Reagan, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Robert Urich, Dale Evans, Fess Parker, Clint Eastwood, Buddy Ebsen, Lee Majors, Monte Hale, Burt Reynolds, Clayton Moore, and Tom Selleck

Learn more about the Golden Boot Award.