The Western Express

The Western Express was a country-music radio show transmitted by KCNC in Fort Worth, Texas.

Nelson hosted the three-hour-long show singing his original songs, taking calls and playing records.

The Western Express started in 1947, being aired by KCNC in Fort Worth, Texas and hosted by disk jockey Charlie Williams.

[9] Due to his high popularity, Nelson's time slot was changed to 10:00 – 14:00, becoming the most listened radio personality on the Portland-Vancouver area.

[12] After expressing his admiration for Boren, Nelson played for her on his reel-tape recorder the work in progress of his original "Family Bible" to know her opinion.

[11] The Western Express was cancelled and KVAN later changed its programming format from country music to the newborn rockabilly.