A singing cowboy was a type of actor who was popular in American movies and television in the 1930s and 40s. They were usually cowboys who sang songs and told stories about living in the Old West. Many singing cowboys were also great at horseback riding and shooting guns. They usually sang songs about cowboys, life in the West, and other American themes. The songs they sang were usually upbeat and romantic, and they were often full of stories and morals that people could learn from.