Barbara and her husband Nels live in Pendleton, Oregon on a ranch. She has owned horses and been singing for most of her life.

"Back to My Boots & Saddle", her second album, has been nominated for Cowboy-Western Swing Album of 2008 for the Western Music Association. Her next album, "Round-Up Ready" was also nominated in 2009 in the same category.

In January,2010, "Round-Up Ready" had risen to #l on the Rope Burns chart of Western Swing albums and the lead-off song "Cow Cow Boogie" was the #3 most played single.

A new cd, "When I Was a Cowgirl", was completed in November 2009 and was released in May of 2010.

There are now 6 cds available by Barbara.

Barbara's newest cd "Crazy Western Swing" was released on Nov 19th of this year 2011.

Upcoming events for 2011.

Jan 24th thru Jan 29th, 2011, Barbara will be performing at the "National Cowboy Poetry Gathering" in Elko, Nevada. www.westernfolklife.org

Feb.18-20th at the "Spirit of the West" in Ellensburg, Wash. Barbara will perform at Fitterer's Furniture, Clymers Museum and also at Gard's Vintners in downtown Ellensburg.

April 21st for the Umatilla-Morrow County Extension Service at Sheri's restaurant for a 11:30 luncheon entertainment.

May 13th Friday at Sno Road Winery in Echo, Oregon from 5:30 till7:30 PM.

May 20th-22nd at "FootHills in the Blues" poetry and music gathering in Pendleton, Oregon.

Also on May 20th Barbara will be performing at Wildhorse for the "Oregon Federation of Women's Club's" at 7:00 PM.

June 3rd Friday Barbara will perform from 5:00 till 7:00 PM on main street Pendleton at "Friday Night Live".

June 17th Friday at Sno Road Winery in Echo, Oregon from 5:30 till 7:30 PM.

July 30th Saturday nite 6:00-8:00 PM at Hamley,s outdoor stage. Come listen to Barbara play and sing western swing songs.

August 1st Monday at 6:00 PM in "Music in the Park" Barbara will be performing at the Boardman Park and Marina.

Barbara will perform again at 5:00-7:00 PM on Aug. 26th Friday at "Friday Nignt Live" on main street in Pendleton, Oregon.

Aug 27th Saturday nite from 6:00-8:00 PM at Hamley's outdoor stage. Come listen to Barbara play and sing western swing songs. See you there.

Barbara will perform Saturday November 19th, 2011 at the Weastern Music Association showcase at the Marriott Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hope to see you there.

Dec 3rd at 11:00 AM in the Heritage Station Museum Barbara will perform during the Cowboy Christmas Parade and Artisan Fair.

Dec 17th at D&B Farm Supply from 11:00 AM til 2:00 PM Barbara will sing and play Christmas songs and holiday music. Come and listen while you shop.

2012 Schedule

Jan 7th Saturday PM at Cameo Cowgirl. Barbara will play guitar and sing. Marty Campbell will join Barbara in the entertainment. Come on down to the store and enjoy yourself.

Barbara's 2012 schedule wlll include Feb 16th thru 19th at the Ellensburg, Wash. "Spirit of the West" Cowboy Gathering. She will perform at different downtown venues during those days of the gathering. Fun time. Besure and come to the event.

Barbara Nelson mailing address is:

Barbara Nelson
72521 Tutuilla Creek Rd.
Pendleton, Oregon
97801
Telephone (541-276-5372)

E-mail: nnelson@wtechlink.us