Marty Robbins is a classic singer of country, gospel, and rockabilly from 1948-1982.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjWMNKnfjd8
Running gun is a good example of the “gunslinger ballad.” Tells a simple story, good music, clear vocals.
The View From North Central Idaho
Ramblings on explosives, guns, politics, and sex by a redneck Idaho farm boy who became a software engineer living near Seattle.
Excellent choice.
Gun Song – Running Gun by Marty Robbins | The View From North Central Idaho