The Work
Everything he has made
Four decades across four mediums, in one index. The range is the story.
2026
Where the Heathen RageNovel
Books
East Nashville Press. Out September 12.
2026
Quiet Stories in a Loud WorldPodcast · original short fiction
Audio
Written and narrated by Campbell.
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Hope Is a Hard ThingStories · East Nashville Press
Books
Kitchens after everyone has gone to bed. Empty train platforms. Cheap motels off the interstate.
2022
Cottonwood: Songs From a NovelAlbum
Records
The instrumental companion to the novel.
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The Birth of Saint EliseoShort film · writer, director
Screen
Premiered at the Santa Fe Independent Film Festival. Remi Award, WorldFest.
2013
Bronco Roads: Life in the WestEP
Records
Music from the television series.
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Troubadour, TXSeries · creator, host
Screen
The CW Network. Featuring Kris Kristofferson.
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Bronco RoadsDocumentary and lifestyle series · creator, host
Screen
Syndicated to more than 22 million households. Two Emmy Awards.
2004
CottonwoodNovel
Books
Benjamin Franklin Award, Best First Book. Shipped with a companion record of twelve original instrumentals.
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The Mockingbird SonIllustrated, for children
Books
Written and illustrated by Campbell.
1999
Ashes of Old LoveAlbum · Warner Bros. Records
Records
No. 3 on the Americana chart.
1995
Hurt CityAlbum · Columbia Records
Records
1992
Lonesome Wins AgainAlbum · Columbia Records
Records
The debut. Four singles across the Columbia years reached the Billboard charts.
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Sony/Tree Music PublishingStaff songwriter
Records
Apprenticed under some of the most legendary songwriters in American music.
Record years are from his published discography. Dates shown as — are still being confirmed.
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