Gene was the only officer in World War II allowed to wear cowboy boots with his uniform.

News Archive: 2007

Reviews and Articles For the Museum Exhibit
Gene Autry and the Twentieth-Century West: The Centennial Exhibition 1907-2007
Updated July 20, 2007

The Autry National Center's exhibit Gene Autry and the Twentieth-Century West: The Centennial Exhibition 1907-2007 is receiving wonderful reviews! We thought you'd like to read them, and in some cases, watch them. As new reviews become available, we will post them here.

Ventura County Star – Gene Autry rides again
July 19, 2007

"The exhibit segues to sections detailing his popular radio show, his long movie career, his television programs and his extensive touring with the rodeo show he owned." Read

The Valley Line – Exhibits at the Autry
July 6, 2007

"The exhibition chronicles Autry's rise to superstardom as a performer, businessman in the arts, entertainment, and information industries." Read

DailyBreeze.com – "Outings: Cowboy Homage"
June 28, 2007

"... Gene Autry and the Twentieth Century West: The Centennial Exhibition, 1907-2007" offers a multidimensional, multimedia portrait of the man, his life and his impact." Read

Los Angeles Times – "At last, a starring role for Gene Autry"
June 21, 2007

"After 19 years, the Museum of the American West finally puts on an exhibition devoted to its benefactor. First lesson: He's much more than a singing cowboy." Read

Los Angeles Times – "Keeping alive Gene Autry's musical legacy"
June 21, 2007

"With a song in their hearts, stars salute the Singing Cowboy." Read

KNBC.com – Gene Autry Exhibit
June 20, 2007

"The Gene Autry Museum opens an exhibition on Autry for the first time on his birthday." Watch the video

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