CHRIS ISAACS POET/ HUMORIST/STORYTELLER

"A Cowboy by profession & an Entertainer by accident" Chris Isaacs is a poet/storyteller who has lived the life that he tells about. He has Cowboy'dfor most of his 60-plus years, and his poems and stories are alive with the heart and humor of life from a cowboy's point of view. He can usually find the funny side of any situation, and is considered by many to be one of the finest humorists in the country.

Chris has worked at many different aspects of the cowboy life from being a full time working cowboy, to rodeoing, to horseshoer, to many years as a packer.Semi-retired now, he still takes care of a little bunch of cows for the 9 Cross ranch near home. All of these things have given him lots of material for his poems and stories.

He is a three-time winner of the Academy of Western Artists "Will Rogers" Award, (96-97 & 02) the 2004Wickenburg AZ Western Heritage Award.2005 found him the recipient of the prestigious Arizona CPG Gail I. Gardner Award, and has been chosen as an Arizona Culture Keeper for 2009. 

A favorite with the other performers because of his good natured teasing of them and of himself on stage, Chris has worked with most of the top acts in the Cowboy genre.Now days when he isn't on the road to another show or banquet you will usually findhim surrounded by a bunch of grandkids at the home place in Eagar AZ.    

What Folks are saying about Chris… "Chris Isaacs is able to write poetry about the Cowboy way of life from a personal standpoint.He's Cowboy to the core.He has appeared at our Gathering in Fort Worth for a number of years.He's a great presenter, a fine entertainer and he touches the hearts of our people in a very positive and profound way.I'm very proud to call Chris my friend."   — Red Steagall

"Chris Isaacs is the real deal—cowboy to the bone.  The fact that he's also a great entertainer is icing on the cake….one of the best in the business.    — Dave Stamey

"In the world of real cowboy poets, Chris is right at the top with the very best of em." — Waddie Mitchell

"I'm proud to share the stage with Chris any time! — Wylie Gustafson

"Not many Poets can carry a whole show.Chris can!"  — Dr Dale Hayes,Brandon University

"Chris Isaacs would never lose a penny on a money-back guarantee that he can make you laugh. But beware: you may not be able to stop.. Audiences love his well-told, humorous, real-deal tales (and his just-enough serious stuff that keeps him from being whisked off the stage in a straightjacket). When you get a chance to see him perform live, be warned, and then take that chance." — Margo Metegrano     

Website: http://www.chrisisaacs.com/