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WEBThe show features exclusive teasers of several songs from this LP, produced by Ray Kennedy at his request. Also in the hour, a rising star of acoustic Americana, 15-year-old mandolinist Wyatt Ellis, who recently released his solo debut with guest turns by some of today’s best mandolin players, including Marty Stuart. Listen • 59:00.
Roots Radio News - WMOT
WEBSep 17, 2024 · Fans of bluegrass, old-time and traditional roots music now have a home at AmericanaFest - the Old Fashioned String Band Throwdown at Dee’s Lounge in Madison. The Old Fashioned (“where the ancient tones are forever young”) is our weekly radio happy hour co-hosted by Craig Havighurst and Amy Alvey for WMOT 89.5 FM out of Nashville.
Somebody Say Amen - WMOT
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Somebody Say Amen--September 8th, 2024. Join host Reverend Fred for the best of good gospel music on this week's edition of Somebody Say Amen. Listen for WMOT's Gospel show, Somebody Say Amen with Rev. Fred 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., every Sunday on WMOT.
Lindsay Lou Reinvents, Reemerges As The ‘Queen Of Time’ - WMOT
WEBDec 5, 2023 · The String Arts and Entertainment. Craig Havighurst. Craig Havighurst is WMOT's editorial director and host of <i>The String, a weekly interview show airing Mondays at 8 pm, repeating Sundays at 7 am. He also co-hosts The Old Fashioned on Saturdays at 9 am and Tuesdays at 8 pm. Threads and Instagram: @chavighurst. Email: [email protected]</i>.
Tinsley Ellis Stops By To Talk With Jessie Scott | WMOT
WEBMar 12, 2024 · Tinsley Ellis stopped by and chatted with Jessie Scott and gave everyone a sneak peak at new music. Listen to the whole interview here. Jessie Scott is WMOT program director, afternoon host and host of Wired In. Scott has a long history in radio and was the creator of XM's X Country channel. Tinsley Ellis with Jessie Scott on March 6th.
The ‘song of the summer’ sweepstakes are a tie, at least for now
WEBAug 20, 2024 · It’s an uneventful week atop the pop charts, but there’s still news worth noting, as Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department holds on at No. 1 for a 15th nonconsecutive week, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West takes a tumble and Chappell Roan hits a new chart peak. Over on the Hot 100 songs chart, Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” extends its run at No. 1 for a sixth ...
The Lone Bellow Words & Music | WMOT
WEBSep 10, 2024 · The Lone Bellow Words & Music. WMOT. Published September 10, 2024 at 3:01 PM CDT. Listen • 27:51. The Lone Bellow stopped by the WMOT East Nashville Studio for a Words & Music performance with Jessie Scott. Liner Notes. Stay Connected.
Maggie Rose Goes Big In Many Ways On ‘No One Gets Out Alive’
WEBJun 4, 2024 · Maggie Rose returns to the String for a full hour this time, because her new album No One Gets Out Alive marks yet another leap for this magnificent singer and songwriter from Nashville. As we heard back in Episode 180, the Maryland native was scouted by major labels while still in college, leading to a country deal in the early 2010s. She fell through the cracks in that restrictive format but ...
Madeleine Peyroux, Singular Roots Stylist, Keeps Walking
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Episode 292 of The String begins, as any introduction to Madeleine Peyroux should, with the story of Careless Love. Released in 2004, it became the pivotal album of her international career. Its fresh and beguiling blend of jazz, early blues, and country influences fell between the industry’s proverbial cracks, yet the album became a hit in a dozen countries, selling more than a half million ...
Opinion: Chicago's protests show democracy's shifts since 1968
WEBAug 24, 2024 · Pro-Palestine protesters march ahead of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18, 2024 in Chicago. CHICAGO — I was here in Chicago’s Grant Park in 1968: sixteen years old, hair to my shoulders and putting out an underground newspaper, which we hoped could hold onto the comet tail of …