Les’ concerts of cowboy, western swing, country and/or gospel music include fascinating stories about the songs and the artists who performed them. His country dances feature great western swing music and fun activities for the audience. He always includes original songs and humorous material, adding a touch of nostalgia and good ole fashion patriotism.

Les grew up in southern Oklahoma where Gene Autry owned a ranch next to their place and Gene would often come to visit them. Meeting Mr. Autry and enjoying his movies and radio show certainly created in Les a love for western music. He was a contributor to the recent book on cowboy music “Singing in the Saddle”, written by his friend Ranger Doug of Riders in the Sky. He was also a contributor to the newly published official biography of Gene Autry, titled]“Public Cowboy # 1”.

Les has recorded fourteen albums as well as two videos. He is a member of the Oklahoma Arts Council Touring Program as well as the Mid-America Arts Alliance based in Kansas City. Some of his recent noteworthy performances include the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri; The International Country Music Festival in Vienna, Austria; The Gene Autry Film and Music Festival in Gene Autry, OK; Rex Allen Days in Wilcox, AZ; Prairieville Farm Days in Michigan; The Bakersfield Opry in California; Western Music Festival in Tucson, AZ; The Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City; The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in Muskogee, OK; and many others.

Testimonials

Rex Allen, Jr., Las Vegas, NV
“Les is one of the finest gentlemen in the entertainment business He is a great performer, singer and songwriter, as well as a good friend.”

Johnny Western, KFDI, Wichita, KS
“In addition to his fine singing voice and style, Les Gilliam is a true gentleman and class act! He gives the Spirit of the West real meaning with every performance. I’m so proud to call him friend.”

Billy Parker, KVOO, Tulsa, OK
“I have worked with many top artists in the world of country music and I must include Les Gilliam among the finest entertainers and singers that I fully respect and believe in.”

Rob Carter - KICM - Ardmore, Oklahoma
“If you were to ask me to add the perfect, necessary, essential ingredients to come up with an honorable man, the end result would be my friend Les Gilliam. Les is the perfect diplomat for Western music. He is a rarity in music, and for that matter, in life in that what you see is truly what you get. He is more than happy to talk with everyone and appreciates his friends. I use the word friends instead of fans because upon meeting him you feel as if you’ve known him forever. His warm friendly smile and demeanor speak volumes about the man within. From his humble beginnings in Berwyn (later Gene Autry Oklahoma) to singing for dignitaries and celebrities all over the world, Les holds true to his country roots. I’m honored to call him friend.”