Decades after it came out in 1979, you still regularly hear “Romeo’s Tune” by Steve Forbert over PAs in the grocery store or on oldies radio if that’s what you’re into. But don’t let that early hit define Forbert’s long, distinguished career. He’s an excellent and widely admired songwriter with more than 20 albums to his credit. He dropped by Craig’s home studio to talk about his mindset moving from his hometown Meridian, MS to New York in the 1970s, on up to his latest record, Moving Through America.
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Journalist Marissa Moss spent her post college years working in political communications and progressive causes, so when her real dream of music writing got up and rolling, combining the ethos of those two worlds came naturally. “I was always interested in that intersection of music and social justice,” she says. “Sometimes people will yell at me on Twitter or write an email after an article and be like, you're clearly politically motivated. Surprise! It's always kind of been who I am.” Moss's new book chronicles recent history in the genre through the interwoven journeys of Kacey Musgraves, Mickey Guyton and Maren Morris.
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The Hardings and McGavocks were founding families of Nashville and both are wrapped up in the story of Two Rivers Mansion, the Civil War era estate between the Stones and Cumberland Rivers in Donelson. It’s a national register landmark house and shady park that’s off the radar for a lot of folks. But we’ll be there making a joyful noise on Saturday, Aug. 27 when WMOT presents Roots On The Rivers.
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We love how Finally Friday From Home paradoxically takes us places, to hidden video studios and cozy locales from across town to across the nation for live video performances by the elite of roots music. That’s what’s up this week as we tap the feed from the West Coast for the “California Americana Soul” of the Wreckless Strangers and the Nashville-based, Mississippi-inspired dirty blues of Coyote Motel.
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The Bluebird Cafe is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month of June. They have an amazing history as a venue at the heart of Music City, with its focus on the craft of song and the artists that have come through this iconic epicenter.
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Every week we dig into the archives at WMOT to bring you replays of performances from Wired In, 895 Presents, and AmericanaFest.
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All of the songs Jordan Fletcher sings are 100% autobiographical and delivered as soulful country, spiked with a light-hearted rock spirit that brings hard-fought life lessons to the masses through honest songwriting. He grew up in Jacksonville, FL but now is a resident of Music City. When he was 11, he tragically lost his father. He moved forward the only way he knew how - by surfing, fishing, and playing music. His new song, "Death & Taxes," is a tribute to the lessons he learned from his father.
WMOT VIDEO: LIVE SESSIONS ON NPR MUSIC
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We love how Finally Friday From Home paradoxically takes us places, to hidden video studios and cozy locales from across town to across the nation for live video performances by the elite of roots music. That’s what’s up this week as we tap the feed from the West Coast for the “California Americana Soul” of the Wreckless Strangers and the Nashville-based, Mississippi-inspired dirty blues of Coyote Motel.
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This week on Finally Friday we have a heartland rock double feature with Michael McDermott and David Newbould playing new songs from each of their latest albums.
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This week on Finally Friday we have a heartland rock double feature with Michael McDermott and David Newbould playing new songs from each of their latest albums.
News from WMOT
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Planned Parenthood officials say they plan to keep providing abortions for now.
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The Collegedale Police Department last month cleared the white officer of wrongdoing in the encounter and sharply criticized prosecutors for their handling of the case.
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Tennessee one of 13 states that passed abortion 'trigger' laws meant to quickly outlaw the procedure should Roe v. Wade be overturned, as it was Friday.
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Rausch has been TBI director since 2018. His second term with the TBI begins on July 1.
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Virus positive case counts dropped last week in Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Williamson and Wilson counties.
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The amendment, which comes three days after the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case, will go to midterm elections on Nov. 8.
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A U.S. official says at least 46 people have been found dead inside a tractor-trailer in a presumed migrant smuggling attempt in South Texas.
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The arrest of white nationalists in North Idaho gained national attention. But it has deeper significance for residents who say the region has a history of attracting — and fighting — extremists.
WIN TICKETS: Robert Plant + Alison Krauss with special guest JD McPherson at First Bank Amphitheater
Win a pair of tickets to Robert Plant + Alison Krauss on the Raise The Roof Tour with special guest JD McPherson at First Bank Amphitheater on September 7, 2022
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