Words and Music

Songwriter Adam Wright is this weeks guest for Words & Music, where we invite artists to discuss and perform stripped-down versions of their latest projects. Adam talks about his extensive songwriting history and performs songs from his three-part record Nature of Necessity.

Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show stopped by the WMOT Studio to perform songs from his solo record Story The Crow Told Me. Plus, an interview with Jessie Scott about the early days of Old Crow, meeting Doc Watson, and more.

Molly Tuttle performed stripped-down versions of "The Highway Knows", "Old Me (New Wig)", and "That's Gonna Leave a Mark" from her latest release, 'So Long Little Miss Sunshine'. In an interview with Jessie Scott, Molly talks about the inspiration behind the album artwork and the record's sonic and lyrical departure.

Watchhouse is this week's guest on Words & Music, where we invite artists to discuss and perform stripped-down versions of their latest projects. The duo performed the title track of their latest record 'Rituals', along with "Shape" and "All Around You".

WMOT's own Webb Wilder joins Jessie Scott for Words & Music, where we invite artists to discuss and perform acoustic versions of their latest projects. Webb performed "Kick Me When I'm Down", "Coupla Good Moves", and "Puttin' On A Show" from his new record 'Hillbilly Speedball' and chats with Jessie about his radio career and the making of his latest record.

Ohio-based band The Shootouts dropped by the WMOT studio for the latest episode of Words & Music, where we invite artists to discuss and perform acoustic versions of their latest projects. The band performed "Trampoline" and "The Other Side of My Life" from their latest record, Switchback. Plus, a behind-the-scenes interview about recording the new album in Nashville, why they commit to their iconic western stage wear, and why they include covers on their records.

Mike Delevante joins us for another edition of Words & Music, where we invite artists to discuss and perform stripped-down versions of their latest projects. Mike and his all-star band performed "The Rain Never Came", "Too Far Gone", and "Good Cry" from his debut solo record, September Days.

Larkin Poe is this week's guest on Words & Music, where we invite artists to discuss and perform stripped-down versions of their favorite songs. The duo performed "If God Is A Woman", "Little Bit", and "Mockingbird" from their latest record, Bloom, and reflected on their 15-year journey as a band in an interview with Jessie Scott.

Fresh off her Broadway run as Persephone in Hadestown, Allison Russell joins host Jessie Scott for another episode of Words & Music, where we invite artists to discuss and perform stripped-down versions of songs from their catalogs. The three-song set included "Persephone", "Eve Was Black", and a tearful "Superlover". Russell also recaps the hectic moments leading up to her 2024 Grammy win, touring with Hozier, and more.

Earlier this month, Eddie 9V stopped by the WMOT studio to discuss the making of and influences behind his latest record 'Saratoga'. The band performed "Halo", "Love Moves Slow", and "Saratoga".